Year 7 and 8 parents/guardians are invited to a three-session positive parenting course, presented by Miss Laura Colston, TC Psychologist (Years 8, 10 and 12).

Your son is almost an adult, or at least that’s what he thinks! So, life at home could be a little strained. Maybe your son grunts instead of speaking to you, or wants to go to parties with people you don’t even know. It’s not that you’ve got a 'wild' child; you’d just like to make sure things don’t get out of hand.

The Teen Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) series recognises all parents have different needs, and will provide you with many different ways to get parenting help.

There are three seminars in the Teen Triple P series, each lasting 90 minutes. It is recommended you attend all three sessions to get the most out of the series (but we understand if you are unable to commit to all three evenings). The sessions will target everyday concerns, such as how to encourage responsible behaviour, improve family relationships, deal with independence or manage problems at school or with friends.

If you are unable to attend these sessions, the course will be offered again in future.

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Dates:

Session one: Tuesday, 2 August
Session two: Tuesday, 9 August
Session three: Tuesday, 16 August

Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Venue: Trinity College Staff Lounge

Content:

Session one: Raising Responsible Teenagers - Find out what makes teenagers tick! You’ll come away with new ideas to encourage your teenager to make good decisions, be respectful, considerate, reliable and involved in family life.
Session two: Raising Competent Teenagers - Set your teenager up for life with the strategies in this seminar which focuses on helping your child get the most out of their school years. Find out how to help them communicate well, develop self-discipline and good routines, follow rules and solve problems.
Session three: Getting Teenagers Connected - Help your teenager develop good, supportive friendships. You’ll learn ways to build their confidence, encourage their social skills, help them to plan and meet commitments and encourage them to take care of others.