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B16 - The Canadian Champion, Friday, August 31, 2007 r4Qp qwý HeIp and Support 1s Available for Halton Parents by Regional Chair Gary Carr Raising a child of any age can be a difficult task whether you are a parent with one child or several. The ultimate goal of every parent is to raise their child to become a success- ful, positive, and contribut- ing member of society who TeStim will pass on their knowledge and experience to their own "I think these progra children. Each stage of a everyone dealingewIt child's life brings unique heard about it earlier parenting challenges and out to look at our ho all parents and guardians caused me stress, an should know that they are looking after myself not alone and that help is helped me understan available. realize that what s take Triple P! " Many parents, especial- ly first time parents and parents of teenagers, have My parenting and th: questions about how to play children. With our bu or socialize with their child, this evenihou communicate, set boundar- ies and discipline. "1 just had Triple P at Halton Region is committed great We had time to to supporting all residents and not worry about and creating a community to understand what , that is strong, vibrant, and son and how import. healthy. As a leader in the page as my wife wit community, Halton Region offers a wider variety of parenting programs, ranging from Calling New Parents for parents of children under one year to the Positive Parenting Program, Triple P, for parents of preschool and school age children, and teens at no cost. Triple P, a new program in Canada, helps parents manage their child's behaviour in a constructive and caring way, develop good communication and strong relation- shipswith theirchildren, andlearnpositive parenting skills onai that may be applied to a broad range of parenting situa- tions. heled1me to taketime The Triple P program heled e t tae tme can offer support and eit ti ornceftthigs practical answers for you -ieirïi)rtaceof c, and your famniiy through tak ng strre out tooIt the creation of a stable, nysorms a.e slead al supportive, harmonious family environment. It can help parents deal pos- back and consider itively, consistently, and anging needs of my decisively with problem ives it is difficult and behaviour and teach their me a chance to do children the skills they need to get along with yworkplace, and it wvas others. ally talk about issues, hlrnadtesht * .e*Children and teens that 1 * grow up with positive on parenting are more likely to feel good about them- *renting. Very helpful. selves and develop to their full potential. Help, guidance, and reassur- ance is available. Call Halton Region or visit the website, www.halton.ca, for more information. There are a variety of ways to get the information and support you need: Telephone support: Call Halton Region, 905-825-6000, for information and advice from a Public Health Nurse from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seminars and small group series: Parenting seminars and small group skill building sessions are held at the Halton Regional Centre, at schools and in community settings as needed. For locations, times and sessions, call Halton Region, 905-825-6000, or visit the web site at www.halton.ca. Face-to-face meetings: Individual practical advice and skill building sessions related to your specific situation can be arranged. Triple P Seminar & Group Sessions To register for any of these sessions, catl 905-825-6000. Child Series (Ages 0-6) Salvation Army 100 Nipissing Rd., Milton 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Seminar 1: Sept. 7, 2007 The Power of Positive Parenting Seminar 2: Oct. 15, 2008, Raising Confident, Competent Children Seminar 3: Nov. 12, 2007 Raising Resilient Children Group Series for parents of children 2-6 years Ontario Early Years Centre North Halton 410 Bronte St. South, Milton 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursdays October 18 to November 29 (5 group sessions and two telephone consults) Some Childcare and transportation available. Interpreters for the deaf available, please request by October 4 for the series. Other dates and locations are to be determined for Georgetown, Acton, and Milton. September Meetings at Halton Region Headquarters Sept. 3 Offices closed for Labour Day Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cte Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cte Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Meeting This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information ta Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. w. F'dmi LIM ul th a n d ri (j rr ý-e i-, step ýe ch isy 1, )vJec t My ýo re t the Vi a s ant i h pa