Skip to content

Children & discipline to be discussed at parent evening

Children always test boundaries and it's up to parents to deal with the situations as they arise. But what is the best way to discipline and what does the word mean? Those questions and more will be answered on Nov.

Children always test boundaries and it's up to parents to deal with the situations as they arise. But what is the best way to discipline and what does the word mean?

Those questions and more will be answered on Nov. 20 when Port Coquitlam's Southside AFamily of Schools hosts its first presentation of the school year at Riverside secondary.

Christopher Bert, a parenting and family development specialist, will provide an in-depth look at how discipline affects children's behavioural choices. The discussion will range from theoretical concepts of power and control to practical examples of choosing effective consequences for common issues and behavioural challenges.

The seminar will be held at Riverside school from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per couple or $3 per individual. Free child minding is available.

Advance registration is required. To register, email [email protected] by Nov. 13 and include the following information in your email: number of people attending, telephone number and number and age of children requiring child-minding.

Payments will be taken at check-in at the seminar. Participants are urged to arrive early as line-ups can be long. Cheques can be made payable to Southside Family of Schools Parent Education. Walk-in registrations will be accepted only if there is space available.