Food For the Poor (Guyana), in collaboration with the Sisters of Mercy, on Friday 9th August, hosted a Parenting Skills Workshop for 40 participants. The workshop, aimed at empowering parents with the tools and knowledge to foster healthy family environments, was a resounding success, providing valuable insights and practical skills to attendees.
The Parenting Skills Workshop was designed to address the challenges faced by parents in today’s rapidly changing world. The program included sessions on effective communication, discipline strategies, emotional support, and fostering positive relationships between parents and children.
Key topics covered during the workshop included:
- Effective Communication: Techniques to improve parent-child communication, helping to build trust and understanding.
- Positive Discipline: Strategies for setting boundaries and managing behavior in a constructive manner.
- Emotional Intelligence: Guidance on how to support children’s emotional development and resilience.
- Healthy Family Dynamics: Tips for creating a nurturing home environment that promotes mutual respect and cooperation.
This workshop is part of an ongoing partnership between Food For the Poor (Guyana) and the Sisters of Mercy, both organizations committed to strengthening communities by supporting families. By equipping parents with essential skills, the partnership aims to enhance the well-being of children and contribute to the development of more resilient communities.
The success of today’s workshop underscores the importance of such initiatives in supporting families across Guyana. Food For the Poor (Guyana) and the Sisters of Mercy are committed to continuing their collaboration, with plans to offer more workshops and resources aimed at empowering parents and strengthening family units.
The workshop has set the pace for the opening of the Mercy Wings School which is slated to be opened for the new school year in September.
