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Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield Parent Circles for Parents of Students in Key Transition Grades

Join us for facilitated education and discussion groups for parents of students in key transition grades. 
 
Morning and afternoon sessions take place at the Library.  
Evening sessions take place at the Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St.
 

For 5th grade parents

Topics include:  

  • Understanding and parenting your changing adolescent
  • Establishing and maintaining effective limits
  • Navigating alcohol & drugs, technology & social media, anxiety, dating
Dates and times (each circle has 3 sessions):
Circle 5 (1):  Tuesday afternoons, 1:00-2:30 on 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 - register
Circle 5 (2):  Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 on 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 - register 
Circle 5 (3):  Thursday mornings, 10:00-11:30 on 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 - register
Circle 5 (4):  Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:30 on 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 - register
Circle 5 (5):  Wednesday afternoons, 1:00-2:30 on 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 - register
Circle 5 (6):  Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:00 on 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 - register
 
For 8th grade parents
Topics Include: 
  • Maintaining connection and influence during the high school years
  • Anticipating risky situations and behaviors
  • Providing the support your child needs to thrive
Dates & times (each circle has 2 sessions):
Circle 8 (1): Tuesday mornings, 10:00-11:30 on 3/27, 4/3 - register
Circle 8 (2): Wednesday afternoons, 1:00-2:30 on 3/28, 4/4 - register
Circle 8 (3): Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:00 on 3/29, 4/5 - register
Circle 8 (4): Tuesday afternoons, 1:00-2:30 on 4/17, 4/24 - register
 
 
For high school parents
 
Topics Include: 
  • Parties and party culture
  • Balancing autonomy and risk management
  • Positive and negative indicators of teen functioning and warning signs
  • Anxiety management

Dates and times (each circle has 2 sessions):

Circle H (1):  Wednesday afternoons, 1:00-2:30 on 5/9, 5/16 - register
Circle H (2):  Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:00 on 5/10, 5/17 - register
 
Questions contact Doug Barile, LMFT via email:dougbarile@comcast.net
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