YMCA Hosting 'How to Survive Your Child’s High School Years'

The following information was submitted by the Wyckoff YMCA:

The Wyckoff YMCA is pleased to present the second in a series of informative parent programs entitled “How to Survive Your Child’s High School Years” on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Y’s Lake House, 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff.

Led by Bev MacKay, Director of Curriculum and Articulation, RIH district and Oakland Detective Mark Piercy, Municipal Alliance Chairperson; this interactive discussion will help parents understand the academic, athletic and social pressures of high school.

McKay will lead a conversation to help parents through the high school years, discussing the importance of having high hopes for children but keeping expectations reasonable in our highly competitive community. Piercy will address the issues of underage drinking and drug abuse among teens.

There is no charge for this event. Pre-register by calling the Y at 201-891-2081. For further information, contact Parent Connection Coordinator, Kathy Scarpelli at 201-891-1820.

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