Fall Operation Parent Classes

Operation: PARENT Offers Unique Class for Parents of Teens and Pre-Teens

“Parenting 101” Educates Parents on Today’s Teen Culture

Louisville, KY – Operation: PARENT, a parent-driven non-profit organization dedicated to parents and caregivers of teenagers, has announced the fall 2010 schedule of “Parenting 101”.

“Parenting 101” is a unique, parent-facilitated class that offers the perfect blend of powerful videos, meaningful discussions and indispensable class materials. The videos present timeless principles, while the discussions offer contemporary application. Parents instantly raise their awareness in an environment that is positive and supportive. Topics include an overview of today’s toxic culture, signs and symptoms of an unhealthy teen or pre-teen, steps to develop trustworthy teens, managing technology, common parent traps and two sessions on drugs and alcohol. Discussions touch on issues including sexting, social media, blended families, dating, sleepovers, the latest trends in substance abuse and more. The group size is limited to a maximum of 15 participants. By participating in this class, parents not only walk away with solid, practical strategies for raising healthy teenagers, but also leave with a support group and network of adults they know on a personal level. The class fee is $80 and includes the Operation: PARENT Handbook and the Parent-to-Parent Workbook plus audio CD.

Parenting 101 classes are offered at a variety of locations and times convenient for busy parents and caregivers. To view the fall 2010 schedule or to register, please log on to www.operationparent.org, or call (502) 245-7154.

About Operation: PARENT

Operation: PARENT, located at 13029 Middletown Industrial Boulevard in Louisville, KY, is a non-profit organization dedicated to parents and caregivers of teens and pre-teens without regard to race, religion or ethnic origin. Its mission is to educate, equip, encourage and engage parents of teenagers by providing up-to-date information and resources, state-of-the-art training and networking opportunities. The Louisville, Kentucky organization offers a unique "parent-driven" model for parent education that can be duplicated in schools, churches, businesses and communities. The model includes a variety of lifelines for parents including their “Parent Handbook”, Classes, Speaker Events, Resources, and Website. For more information, call (502) 245-7154 or emailinfo@operationparent.org or visit www.operationparent.org.