Via Christi, YMCA partner offered educational series to parents of teens, preteens
Via Christi Health and the Greater Wichita YMCA are partnering to offer a new three-part series, Kohl’s Family Focus on Teens, which is designed to help parents survive their children’s teenage years.
Kohl's Cares® presents Family Focus on Teens,a three-part series of classes focusing on communications with preteens and teens, will be offered again this year in March and April.
The classes are free but registration is required by calling 316-689-5700.
The parent-focused classes, which can be taken singly or as a series, will include:
“Navigating the rough waters of parenting: A life raft for parents,” a how-to session on dealing with the difficult child, setting effective boundaries, building self esteem and a better relationship, and preserving your own sanity.
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9
YMCA Farha Sport Center
“Teenage brains: Under construction,” will explain the biological processes of the teenage brain and how they affect decision-making and your teenager's view of their world, giving parents insight into their teen's perception of the world so they can communicate more effectively.
7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14
Robert D. Love Downtown YMCA
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16
YMCA Farha Sport Center
“If you are not in charge of your life, who is?” a session designed to help parents of teens take back control of their lives through self awareness and assertive and effective communication
7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21
Robert D. Love Downtown YMCA
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23
YMCA Farha Sport Center
Manhattan, KS 
