Toms River, NJ— The Saint Barnabas Institute for Prevention, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Network, will be hosting a FREE, five-week parenting series for parents, guardians, coaches and educational professionals of children ages 11 – 18 who are participating in or considering participation in sports activities, called Parenting An Athlete.
This educational series is designed to provide parents with the skills, tools and information to mold a resilient athlete through parent/child bonding, role modeling and enjoyment of and participation in shared physical activities and sports.
This five-week series consists of 90-minute weekly sessions focusing on one of five specific topics each week. This includes: resiliency; communication; sportsmanship; expectations and goal setting; and creating balance.
The Parenting An Athlete series will be held on five consecutive Tuesdays; February 10, 17, 24, March 3 and 10 from 5:30 to 7 pm at Kimball Medical Center located at 500 River Avenue in Lakewood, in Conference Room A.
The mission of the Saint Barnabas Institute for Prevention is to reduce the factors that place individuals, families and communities at risk and to promote healthy lifestyles. A leader in the delivery and development of specialized prevention and proactive programming, the Institute promotes professional and personal development through a variety of individualized programs designed to meet the needs of all segments of society.
For further information about Parenting an Athlete or to register for the program, please call Mark Firth at (732) 948-5020. All participants will receive a $50 gift card upon completion of the program and a certificate of completion. Professional credits are available for educators. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
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