JOIN YOUR BLAST OFF! FLIGHT CREW: Joseph Maiorano and other educators will lead your JOURNEY toward improved and less stressful parenting.
During these 4 session virtual workshops, we use Active Parenting curriculum to introduce you to tools that may help you to raise responsible, confident children, and to navigate through issues that many parents struggle with.
Each workshop focuses on a different age range, allowing you to customize your experience to fit the ages of your children. You are welcome to participate in more than one workshop.
Pre-Registration is required for each workshop. There is no cost to register. Active Parenting books will be mailed to participants who have attended three sessions.
Please go to the following link to register: https://go.osu.edu/blastoffregistration
Active Parenting; First Five Years
This workshop is for parents of children, birth to age five. You will learn how to use freedom and non-violent discipline strategies to nurture your child.
Sept 11,12, 13, 14: Time: 9-11am
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28: Time: 12:30-2:30pm
March 4, 5, 6, 7 (2024): Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Active Parenting; Ages 5-12
This workshop focuses on helping parents raise responsible children who are able to resist negative peer pressure.
Sept 25, 26, 27, 28: Time 9-11am
Jan 9, 16, 23, 24 (2024): Time: 12:30-2:30pm
April 9, 10, 11, 12 (2024): Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Active Parenting; The Teenage Years
This workshop focuses on helping parents raise responsible confident tweens and teens. Teen issues such as self-esteem, technology, drug and alcohol use, bullying, and risk prevention strategies are discussed.
Oct 9, 10, 11, 12: Time: 9-11am
Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 1 (2024): Time: 12:30-2:30pm
May 14, 15, 16, 17 (2024): Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Joseph Maiorano, PhD (FCS Educator) OSU Extension, Harrison County (maiorano.2@osu.edu)