Gardenfete

Rathmichael parish and school garden fete will take place on saturday, September 8, from midday until 4 p.m. at Rathmichael National School.

There will be lots of bargains, activities for children, and fancy dress in the afternoon for the younger attendees. aged from 11 to 16.

Topics covered include getting to know and connecting with your teenager; communicating positively and effectively; building your teenager’s self-esteem and confidence; negotiating rules and boundaries; teaching teenagers responsibility; positive discipline; managing conflict; and solving problems together.

‘We’ve had great feedback on this course,’ said Jennifer Jones at the Partnership. ‘People who attended said they found it really helpful and enjoyed being able to share the experience with other parents in a similar situation.’

To qualify for this course, you must be living in the greater Bray or greater Greystones areas, and meet certain other criteria. To sign up, go to brayareapartne6.rship.ie or call Jennifer or Lorna on 01 286826 and to apply the practical insights of Dr William Glasser’s Choice Theory Psychology. They meet on the first Monday of each month Monday at 7.25 p.m. at Villa Pacis, Our Lady Queen of Peace, Bray.

A donation will cover the cost of the room. For more information call Maureen on (086) 8756603.