June 1, 2006
News media calls to David Hass at (630) 682-7979, ext. 7374.

DuPage County Health Department sponsors parenting class that features positive discipline

The DuPage County Health Department is sponsoring a five-week parenting class that teaches specific skills and highlights positive discipline methods.

This class targets parents of children ages five through 12. Parents will learn parenting approaches that help children develop self-esteem, respect, self-discipline and cooperation.

The class begins June 7 and will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on five Wednesdays at the Central Office of the DuPage County Health Department, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Call (630) 682-7979, ext. 7607 to register. The cost is $25 and no charge for spouses/partners. Kathy Gere is the facilitator.

Topics to be covered include swearing, sibling rivalry, bedtime hassles, temper tantrums, fighting, schoolwork, lack of motivation and lack of cooperation.

“We promote health, prevent illness, and provide quality service”