Ishpeming Parent Network

“Linking Parents Makes Healthier Kids”

 ”Why form a Parent Network?”

A parent network is a way of organizing parents to support each other in their roles as effective parents and communicators with their children.  Creating a Parent Network is an opportunity to:

• Set common codes of conduct and standards for our children.
• Share parenting strategies and learn about important youth issues.
• Reduce the use of alcohol and drugs by youth and help them decrease risky behaviors.

 We believe:

• Children/youth develop to their full potential in an environment free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

• Appropriate limits, guidelines, and expectations are important for the healthy development of children.

• Our children/youth are entitled to an emotionally non-violent and encouraging atmosphere that is conductive to learning and maturing.

Our Guidelines:

• To encourage and sponsor wholesome activities  for our children by actively chaperoning.
• To communicate with the appropriate adults that events outside our homes will be properly chaperoned.
• To be aware of the influences available to our children via the internet, television, and videos.
• To serve as positive role models.
• To Support and use the following curfews as general guidelines:

Questions?

If you would like more information about the Ishpeming Parent Network, please contact:

• Janine Johns – (906) 486-8242
• Ann Niemi – (906) 486-8262