Communities that Care
Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown
Empowering youth to make positive choices
Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown is a collective of organizations, schools, hospitals, faith community, law enforcement, health care providers, human services, and local government using evidence-based prevention programs, policies, and resources to foster positive youth development, mental health, and prevent substance use. To find out how to get involved or to learn more, please visit our website.
Join CTC's Parent to Parent: Building Connections
Join other parents and a trained facilitator as we explore each topic while considering the varied ages and stages of students. In this FREE group, we will discover techniques, tips and tricks to tackle common challenges and strengthen connections. Most importantly we'll interact with other parents who can relate to the struggles.
Bring a friend and join the conversation!
Please join CTC: Parent to Parent for one or all of the programs!
Location: Marsh Creek 6th Grade Center Library
489 Dorlan Mill Road, Downingtown
6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Mark your calendars!
October 1: Age Appropriate Expectations
November 4: Follow-up discussion on "Vaping of TCH and Marijuana"
December 3: Difficult Conversations
January 7: The Empowerment of Failure
February 4: Follow-up discussion on Winter Parent Speaker Series
March 4: The Importance of parental Support in Problem-Solving
April 1: Setting Clear Expectations and Consequences for Behavior
May 6: Follow up discussion on Spring Parent Speaker Series recording of "Power of Parents".
Questions: Cheryl: cwendt@dtownctc.org
CTC in partnership with DASD present:
Youtube link of recording:
Digital Parenting with Family Tech
Join us to learn about how to manage tech in your home and with your kids of all ages!
Featured speaker, Sarah Kimmel from Family Tech, has over 15 years of experience working in the technology industry and providing parents/caregivers with real-world, tried and true, tips for understanding and managing the technology in their homes.
Participants will learn:
- The best ways to introduce technology to your child
- How to create a family culture around technology use
- Parental/Caregiver control tools to use for all devices
- Balancing screen time with other activities
