The essence of adolescence: understanding the power and purpose of the teen brain. This discussion is presented by EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute.
Alternatives for Youth
My teen can do what? Confidentiality, reproductive healthcare and contraceptives. This discussion is presented by Dr. Allison Eliscu of the Stony Brook CAPP Program.
Know your rights: a discussion of the PINS process. Teens are welcome to attend! This discussion is presented by Liz Justensen of Legal Aid.
Alternatives For Youth (AFY) Parent Support Group for parents of children 12-18 years old
Ever wonder if you’re enabling your child’s behavior by giving in or being unclear on your expectations? Learn the tools of positive discipline.
Learn specific skills to stop your child’s negative and out-of-control behaviors and tools to teach and encourage alternative, positive behaviors.
Learn tools to teach and practice effective coping strategies with your children in order to help them prepare for life’s upsetting moments.
Is your child involved in harmful and risky behavior? Learn about what draws teens towards taking risks and tools to help keep them safe.
Learn skills to make co-parenting with your ex or current partner easier and tools to keep your children out of the middle of arguments.
Today, March 21, is World Poetry Day! Every year on March 21 we celebrate the unique capacity that poetry has to capture a message. This day promotes the study of poetry in schools, reinforces the connection between poetry and the other arts, and encourages young and old to take a hand in writing poetry.