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| Participants learn the importance of emergency preparedness |
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| Nutrition educator explains techniques of preparing healthy meals |
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| Parent educators discuss prevention of delinquency and bullying |
Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University
Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Family and Human Development Department
in conjunction with the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program conducted a
parenting training entitled “Parenting Techniques for a New Generation” on
April 16, 2014, in A. O. Williams Hall.
The primary focus of this training which garnered 87
parents was to provide them with preventive skills and strategies that will
enable their adoption of recommended nurturing practices and develop healthy
lifestyles.
Training sessions included:
Preventing
Delinquency, Bullying, & Self Control Tips - Delores Johnson and
Milissia John-Baptiste spoke to participants on preventing delinquency and bullying.
The session was developed to teach self-control techniques to parents and
prepare them to deal with bullying and delinquency situations. Parents were
taught to understand bullying behavior, types of bullying and ways to prevent
bullying. The session included hands-on activities and a bullying video that
received worldwide attention from social media and varies national media
outlets.
Nutrition
& Physical Activity for Children - Marquetta
Anderson-Reynolds, and Kiyana Kelly presented on Healthy Eating Habits for
Preschoolers. The purpose of this session was to
inform parents about the importance of helping their children develop healthy
eating habits. The session was designed to teach families about the importance
of healthy eating, provide examples of how to prepare healthy meals and snacks,
and incorporate 60 minutes of physical activity daily to improve their overall
health.
Handling Crisis & Emergency Preparedness - Kristin Brandon
and Joanie Ledet collaborated with the American Red Cross Organization to help
parents increase awareness on the importance of protecting their families at
home, while travelling and during a crisis/emergency situation. In this session, participants were provided
with important information and hands-on activities to encourage positive action
to create a family plan, prepare early for a disaster, and build an emergency
supply kit. In addition, parents gained
knowledge on the significance of immunizations, home safety and guidelines for
child passenger safety.
In addition to the sessions, several agencies
displayed exhibits including LaCHIP,
Louisiana Public Broadcasting, American Red Cross, East Baton Rouge Head Start,
and SU Ag Center. The agencies’ exhibits offered families and children quick
tips on various topics.
The Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance
Program (LaCHIP) provides health coverage to uninsured children up to
age 19. It is a no-cost health program that pays for hospital care, doctor
visits, prescription drugs, shots and more.
In the past year, 514 parents
participated in the Parents Preparing for Success (PPS) Program which provided
basic parenting training and financial/time management training to new mothers.
More than 57 participants graduated after completing all six classes at the SU
Ag Center.
For further information on this or future parenting
training, please contact Dr. Kasundra Cyrus at 225-771-2242.
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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