Is your home a happy place?
Parents learn secrets for living with tweens

Adolescence is a confusing, exciting, and challenging time for youth and parents alike. This period of growth is complicated by society’s accepted myths about adolescence and lack of attention to this age group.

Promoting the healthy development of adolescents and their families is the underlying theme of “Living With 10- to 15-Year Olds,” a collaborative effort among the Center for Early Adolescence, the Mental Health Association of North Carolina, the National Mental Health Association, and Girl Scouts of the USA. The curriculum of this workshop provides insights, information, resources, and skills to help parents interact more positively with adolescents whether it’s in your family, Girl Scout activities, or other youth-serving organizations.

Some of the many workshop topics which will be discussed include: Characteristics of Adolescents; Confusing Behavior of Adults and Adolescents; Who’s In Control; Effective Listening; How Parents Express Their Needs; When to Negotiate; Listening to Feelings; Bridges to Teen Talking; Risk Taking Behaviors and Personal Values; What Parents Can Do; Adolescent Sexuality; Why It’s Hard to Talk to Them About Sex; and more.

Who: Any adult. Moms and dads are encouraged to attend together. Due to the nature of this training, children may not be present and there are no facilities for their supervision.
When: Saturday, April 17; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Girl Scout Center, 3110 Southwest Freeway
Course #: 4321
Deadline: April 3
Register: Use Training Registration Form
Cost: $10 per person
Event Code: 10-12-01-6240
Bring: Paper, pencil, lunch. Vending machines are available.
Minimum/Maximum: 12/100