Discussion Topics
Parenting in the 21st Century
Family Relationships: A new dynamic
Communication: When no one talks and everyone texts
Technology & Social Media: The dangers, pitfalls, & plusses
Nutrition: Balancing diets when everyone is “on the go”
Legal Issues & Documents: Getting past all the legal issues to learn “who is really in charge”
Healthy Literacy & Self-Care: How to take care of your own health issues in this new family dynamic
Healthy Lifestyles & Stress Management: Learn how to manage your stress – and the stress of your grandchildren
Negotiating the Public School System: Learn about the Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and how to help your grandchildren with homework
Family Response to Addiction
Follow-Up Services
Upon completing the series of discussion groups, participants are provided three months of free follow-up services from project staff with more than six years of experience working with children and families, including grandfamilies. Services include:
Help locating community resources
Confidential assistance in meeting the unique needs of your family situation
Advocacy services as needed
Schedule of Events - North Marion Attendance Area
Meetings for the North Marion attendance area will take place at:
Blackshere Elementary School
41 Blackshere Rd.
Mannington, WV 26582
Meeting Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
March 8, 2022 | Program Introduction, Navigating the School | Janie DeVaul |
March 15, 2022 | Navigating the Legal System | Richard Morris |
March 22, 2022 | Nutrition | Theresa Hill - Eat Well, LLC |
March 29, 2022 | Challenging Behavior and Positive Parenting | Jo Donna Burdoff |
April 5, 2022 | Trauma | Melissa Webb |
April 12, 2022 | Family Response to Addiction | Deb Stevenski |
April 19, 2022 | No Meeting | |
April 26, 2022 | Parenting in the 21st Century | Ric Rodrigues |
May 3, 2022 | Technology and Social Media | Jim Foley - White Collar Crime |
Schedule of Events - Fairmont Attendance Area
Meetings for the Fairmont attendance area will take place at:
South Ridge Church
1659 Fairmont Ave.
Fairmont, WV 26554
Meeting Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
March 8, 2022 | Program Introduction, Navigating the School | Tricia Maxwell, Literacy Volunteers of Marion County |
March 15, 2022 | Family Response to Addiction | Debbie Stevenski |
March 22, 2022 | Trauma | To Be Announced |
March 29, 2022 | Navigating the Legal System | Richard Morris - Legal Aid |
April 5, 2022 | Health and Nutrition | Cathy Shaw - WVU Medicine |
April 12, 2022 | Challenging Behavior and Positive Parenting | JoDonna Burdoff - PBIS/Behavioral Specialist/Starr Commonwealth Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer |
April 19, 2022 | No Meeting | |
April 26, 2022 | Resource Fair | Open House - 5:30 to 7:30 |