Guiding Good Choices
Guiding Good Choices is a free, 5-week (in-person) or 6-week (virtual) program for parents and caregivers of children ages 9-14. It gives families information and tools that work to protect preteens and teens from the inevitable risks they encounter as they become more independent. Just as important, families will learn ways to build or maintain lasting relationships, because teenagers who are more closely connected to their families have better health and educational outcomes. At the end of each session, participants learn how to hold a family meeting to share lessons learned or plan some fun family time. This regular time together builds bonds, promotes health, and helps GGC skills become a part of family life.
All participants will receive a welcome package. Any participants who complete at least 5 sessions will receive a token of appreciation for their participation.
Parents will learn about fostering community while participating in GGC virtually.
Parents learn about the nature and extent of problem behaviors among teens and decide for themselves how they want to prevent problems in their own families.
Parents develop clear family guidelines and expectations for behavior.
Parents learn to manage family conflict in a way that maintains and strengthens bonds with their children.
Parents and teens will learn Refusal Skills so children can resist peer influences to use substances or engage in other risky behaviors.
Parents learn ways to strengthen family bonds and increase children’s involvement in their family through the teen years. Parents also learn how to create a parent support network.
Register to attend this free training below.
Upcoming Sessions:
- January 6-February 11, 2026 – Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Noon-1PM, Virtual)
- January 6, January 13-14, January 20-21, January 27-28, February 3-4, February 10-11
- In-Person, March 25-April 22, 2026: Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. in Hutchinson (Location: TBD)
- March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22