Learn Positive Parenting at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

TOMS RIVER – Many parents struggle with challenging behaviors by their young children. Discover evidence-based, effective, uplifting methods to address it during “Positive Solutions for Families: A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children” at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 16; Tuesday, May 13; and Wednesday, June 11.

The discussion-based Positive Solutions for Families workshops, developed by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), are led by Parent Educators to instill positive guidance practices based on what a child communicates. Families find support in using key strategies to improve challenging behaviors.

The primary focus areas include building connections with your child; using positive encouragement; strengthening caregiver-child relationships through playful interactions; understanding the meaning of challenging behavior and responding appropriately; using positively-stated directions; developing and teaching rules; creating successful routines and transitions; using prevention strategies; teaching emotional vocabulary; regulating emotions; solving problems; and developing a behavior plan for daily routines.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclNCPMI to attend this free workshop on the date of your choice. For more information, please visit or call the OCL Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.

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