Helping parents & children navigate the hazards of the teen years.


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Welcome to ERCC

Because research consistently shows that parental supervision, parental involvement and a teen’s connection to his/her family are the strongest protective factors against all serious risk factors such as alcohol and other drug abuse, premature sexuality, depression and suicidal risk, we have joined together to form the Easton Redding Community Coalition, ERCC. Our goal is to help both parents and children navigate the hazards of the teen years.

ERCC, together with Western Connecticut State University,
Joel Barlow PTSA, Easton PTA,
John Read PTA and PTA Council,
Lifetouch Studios,
Easton PBA, Physicians for Women,
Insight Counseling,
RYASAP, HVCASA, and DMHAS
present

The Sixth Annual Family University!
May 18, 2009
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Joel Barlow High School

"Mind, Body and Spirit"

What can you do to protect your child from high-risk harm—from premature sexuality, substance abuse, depression and more? Research consistently demonstrates that parents’ influence and guidance is the key protection for all children and teens. The Family University is an annual opportunity for parents and Middle and High School students to come together with school staff and local experts to learn and share together. All families in Easton and Redding are encouraged to attend with children in the 5th – 12th grades. A family meal will be served and there is ample time for socializing and connecting with other parents and school personnel. There are door prizes for teens and opportunities for extra credit for JBHS students. Families are encouraged to invite the parents of their children’s friends and meet and greet new friends within the community. Schedule and registration form.

Individual sessions:

  1. Texting, Sexting, and Social Networking: The Dangers of Cyberspace  

  2. With Respect to Sex...

  3. Some Assembly Required: Using Assets to Raise Happy, Healthy Kids

  4. Make the Right Choices: Healthy and Delicious Nutrition for Adolescents

  5. Transitioning from High School to College

  6. Importance of Performance Training, Nutrition and Injury Prevention for Today’s Athlete

  7. Balance: Can't Achieve Without Itl

  8. Just Breathe: Stress Management for Adolescents

  9. Team Building through Adventure Programming

  10. Walk the Line: Students Experience How Drinking Messes with your Perception

  11. Building the Bridge

  12. How to Parent in Stressful Financial and Personal Times

  13. How to be Happier in A Stressful World

  14. Keystone Kids

  15. A Friend in Need, Needs Friends Indeed

  16. The Top 10-Maximize Your College Options

Complete Details and Schedule

To reserve your place please RSVP by e-mail Dana Johnson or print registration form and fax to (203) 374-9182.

 

There is a suggested donation of $10 for each adult attending. Payment is tax deductible and can be made upon check-in on May 18th. Checks should be made payable to ERCC.