PARENTING A SECOND TIME AROUND
March 1, 2019Londonderry, NH (February 2019) – The YMCA of Greater Londonderry, a branch of The Granite YMCA, will hold a six week program called Parenting a Second Time Around beginning in March.
ABOUT P.A.S.T.A
Parenting a Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) is a free support group for family caregivers and grandparents who are in the position of raising children again. Topics to be discussed include child development, discipline, and guidance, caring for oneself as a caregiver, rebuilding a family, living with teens, legal issues and advocacy.
Support for Grandparents and Caregivers
“This program was developed by Cornell University to support those grandparents parenting their grandchildren,” said Lisa Bernard, District VP of Operations at The Granite YMCA. “The Y saw such a value in sharing this curriculum/workshop with our families and community due to the overwhelming struggles grandparents have voiced to us throughout our camp and child care programs. They have expressed a significant need for support and resources.”
“Grandparents and caregivers are relieved, happy, and grateful that they have found a group of people to listen and talk to who are going through the same experiences,” said Sergeant Aurie Roy, facilitator of the program from the Sandown Police Department. “They have found emotional comfort and no longer feel like they are going through this alone.”
Program Details and Schedule
The program will run from March 14 – April 18 on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the YMCA of Greater Londonderry. The P.A.S.T.A support group is provided in partnership with Greater Derry Community Health Services, Inc and South Central NH Public Health. There is no cost to attend, all are welcome. Child care will be provided.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Lisa Bernard, District VP of Operations at The Granite YMCA, at 603.437.9622 or email lbernard@graniteymca.org.
