PLEASE STOP THE ROLLERCOSTER - Tips and Tools for Successfully Parenting Your Teens

Parenting Teens Workshops and Programs

"I just loved your dynamic talk and could have listened to you for hours!"
...Sharon, a recent workshop attendee

Sue Blaney, is an experienced speaker and has been warmly received by audiences of parents, professionals and educators.

Parents of Teenagers: While educating parents about improving communication and keeping teens from experimenting with risky behavior, Sue challenges parents to view their role in new ways and to define their "parenting rule book." With her expertise in communications and her empathy for other parents of teens, her message is motivational as well as educational. (workshop descriptions below)

Professionals, Educators, Parent Leaders: Professionals recognize the importance of including parents in efforts to support teens' development. Sue provides programs that will help you improve communication and develop positive relationships with parents of teens by helping you understand their hot-button issues, needs and dynamics.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

For Parents of Teenagers:

How Parents of Teenagers Can Smooth Out the Ride Often parents of teenagers feel the ups and downs of this life stage as much as their teens do. We will examine what makes this a challenging time for parents, and identify specific activities and approaches parents can use that will smooth out their ride. Parents will gain the following:

Identify actions they can take to smooth out their parenting ups and downs
Learn about "parental development"
Specific points about adolescent development
A framework for the most beneficial parenting style
Concrete knowledge about how parents' behavior impacts teens and risky behavior
Insight into the adolescent experience from the eyes of a teenager.
The knowledge that they are not alone

De-Mystifying Teenagers: What Parents Need to Know Parents are often puzzled by their teenagers, not understanding the changes and behavior that they witness. In this discussion we focus on:

The forces that drive teenage behavior
Adolescent development - and what parents need to understand
How smart parents respond, and why parenting style matters
(This can be customized for middle school or high school age teens.)

For Educators in Schools and Faith Communities:

Reaching Difficult-to-Reach Parents: Sometimes educators are frustrated by a low level of parent involvement. In this program we will:

Examine the factors that impact parents' level of involvement in their teen's education,
Learn about the parents' points of view, needs and issues,
Identify strategies educators can employ to positively impact these factors,
Focus on communication tactics that can be employed to improve parent participation and knowledge.

Take it Up a Notch: Improving Communication Between Parents and Schools Improving communication isn't difficult or costly, often it is simply about tuning in to what really matters. In this workshop we will address:

What constitutes "good" communication,
How schools and parents can get on the same page,
What parents of teens really want and need.
Increasing school-parent connections
specific low-cost tactics to improve communication.

For Professionals and Organizations

How PTO's Can be the Bridge Between Schools and Parents of Teens PTA's and PTO's are uniquely positioned to be the bridge between schools and parents of teenagers. yet many parent groups have yet to fulfill their potential in this regard. In this workshop we will:

Identify communication strategies parent groups can employ to increase their visibility and parent participation
Clarify the needs and attitudes of many parents of teenagers
Explore opportunities with the greatest potential for positive impact in the school's parent community
Create an action plan for success

So, You Want to Provide Powerful Programming for Parents of Teenagers? Learn How You Can Offer and Lead Parenting Discussion Groups Professionals and parent leaders are looking for a curriculum that will enable them to bring useful learning to parents of teenagers. In this special workshop we will bring you: