Ishpeming Parent Network

"Linking Parents Makes Healthier Kids"

Why form a Network?

A Parent Network is a way of organizing parents to support each other in 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 the healthy development of our 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 support and use the following curfews as general guidelines:

• To serve as positive role models.

Questions?

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

please contact:

Janine Johns - (906)-486-8242 or

Ann Niemi - (906)-486-8262

You may also e-mail the Parent Network at: parentnetwork@ishpemingschools.com