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:
- Virtual, April 12-May 17, 2026: Sundays from 5-6:30 p.m. (Virtual; No session on Sunday, May 10)
- April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 17
- Virtual, May 20-June 24, 2026: Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m.
- May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24
- Virtual, June 2-July 9, 2026: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-1 p.m.
- June 2, June 4, June 9, June 11, June 16, June 18, June 23, June 25, June 30, July 2, July 7, July 9
- Virtual, July 13-August 19, 2026: Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:15-1 p.m.
- July 13, July 15, July 20, July 22, July 27, July 29, August 3, August 5, August 10, August 12, August 17, August 19
- Virtual, August 26-September 30, 2026: Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
- August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30