Course
Toolbox Teenage Years
Just when we all think we’re getting the hang of this parenting thing, our children become teenagers and we find ourselves facing a whole set of new challenges! Rapidly changing technology, the ups and downs of teenage moods and ever-present in the back of our minds… Puberty!
Over six weeks, we’ll cover all of this and more with plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions. We’re sure you’ll come out the other end feeling confident and ready to tackle the teenage years with your young people.
What You Will Learn
The importance of love and connection
Different parenting styles
Discipline and boundaries
Understanding the teenage brain and risk-taking
The Course Modules
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Understanding love and connection
Session one is about exploring what loving, warm relationships look like, and how important it is to stay connected with our teenagers.
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Understanding yourself as a parent
Session two takes a look at understanding different parenting styles, and helps us uncover which parenting style we use most. In this session we will also unpack the tools needed to shift parenting styles and take care of ourselves along the way.
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Understanding our teenagers
Session three is about helping us understand our teenagers’ intense emotions, and explores the ways we can deeply connect with our teenagers by learning to listen to their emotions.
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Understanding the world they live in
Session four is about understanding the teenage brain and risk-taking. We will look at some of the common challenges our teenagers may come across in the world they live in, and learn some parenting tools to help us to support them.
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Understanding discipline and boundaries
Session five unpacks discipline and provides some useful tools for establishing boundaries with our teenagers.
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Understanding a culture of connection
Session six looks at the importance of having routines, rituals and fun with our teenagers. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the key topics and the dreams you have for your teenager.
Toolbox Teenage Years Course Details
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration: 6 Weeks
Cost: $20.00
It costs Grown Together $80.00 to run this course. Thanks to generous donors who help cover the costs, we can offer it at a reduced fee. If you would like to pay the full amount, you have the option to do so on-site.
Event Organisers: Mel & John Willers
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