Project Self-Sufficiency plans parenting classes

Newton. The classes will be for fathers and parents of school-aged children and teens, starting Sept. 24.

Newton /
| 16 Sep 2019 | 05:02

    Project Self-Sufficiency will offer parenting workshops for fathers and parents of school-aged children and teens this fall.

    Participants will learn about the different stages of physical and emotional development during childhood and adolescence, as well as techniques for positive discipline and improved communication. All courses will be held from 6:–8 p.m.; classes are co-sponsored by the Sussex County Family Success Center and Project Sussex Kids, the Sussex County Council for Young Children.

    The sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The agency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.

    Workshops will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 24 until Nov. 19. Parents of teens can attend classes on Wednesdays, Sept. 25, until Nov. 20. The course for fathers will be offered on Thursdays, Sept. 26 until Nov. 21.

    To register for the free parenting workshops, to discuss your parenting needs, or to find out more about other programs and services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.