Parenting is about more than providing; it’s about understanding, connecting, and building well-being. Banyan Community, in partnership with Southside Clinic of Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota Extension, hosts a seven-session Parent and Youth Class designed for youth in grades 5-8 and their parents. This program brings families closer through communication, teamwork, and a unique healthy cooking component. The class invites families in the Phillips Neighborhood to grow together and develop essential skills. Ricardo, a parent participant, shared,

“This class has helped me understand my son John much better and has helped us understand how to work well together […]