Small changes, big differences.

Seminars for Parents of Teenagers

(aged 12 - 16 years)

 

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program aims to make parenting easier!

 

The Triple P Seminars are designed to provide an overview and introduction to the principles of positive parenting to encourage children to learn the skills and competencies they need to promote their health, development and well-being.

 

The three key areas that interact to shape the way teenagers become mature adults include family, school & the wider community.  Parents need to help their teenagers meet the challenges of all 3 areas.

 

The seminars can be conducted in small or large groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          

 

Teen Triple P Seminar 1 –

Raising Responsible Teenagers

 

Sometimes Parents Ask:

 

Þ How do I help my teen become independent?

Þ How do I get my teen involved in our family?

Þ How do I encourage respectfulness?

Þ How do I get my teen to help out at home?

Þ How do I teach my teen to stand up to peer pressure?

Þ How do I handle teen emotions?

 

Every parent has to develop their own approach to creating a relationship with their teenager that promotes independence.

 

The area of influence of this seminar will be the family.   This seminar teaches parents how to encourage teenagers to develop the skills they need to become independent and responsible through taking part in family decision making, being respectful and considerate, being involved in family activities, developing a healthy lifestyle, being reliable and being assertive.

 

Teen Triple P Seminar 2 -                 

Raising Competent Teenagers

 

Sometimes parents ask:

 

Þ How do I help my teen take responsibility?

Þ How do I help my teen make decisions?

Þ How do I help my teen learn to solve problems?

Þ How do I get my teen to organize his/her time?

Þ How do I help my teen find new interests?

Þ My teen breaks school rules! What should I do?

Þ How do I find out about my teen’s friends?

 

Every parent has to develop their own approach to finding out what their teenagers do well at. 

 

The area of influence of this seminar is the school.  This seminar helps parents learn how to encourage teenagers make the most of their time at school.  This includes encouraging teenagers to develop self-discipline, become good problem solvers, establish good routines, get involved in school activities, follow school rules, and have supportive friends.

 

Teen Triple P Seminar 3 -

Getting Teenagers Connected

 

Sometimes parents ask:

 

Þ How do I help my teen feel good about him/herself?

Þ How do I prepare my teen for different social settings?

Þ How do I help my teen learn to think ahead?

Þ How do I teach my teen to honor their commitments?

Þ How do I help my teen maintain their relationships?

Þ How do I teach my teen to show they care?

 

Every parent has to develop their own approach to encouraging and supporting their teenager as they explore new relationships and activities.

This seminar focuses on helping parents learn how to help teenagers become positively involved with groups and individuals in the wider community.  This includes encouraging teenagers to be confident, socially skilled, plan ahead, meet their commitments, keep in touch, and take care of others.