Don't believe the hype! The teen years can be wonderful and magical! Avert a connection crisis - start now to build a trusting relationship with your Preteen/Teen!

• Wondering if consequences and incentives are the only way?

• Finding the stakes getting higher and higher?
  
• Feel your teenager pulling away?
  
  

This class focuses on the primacy of connection in parenting teenagers. Hear from two parent educators and experienced parents of teens about how they stay(ed) connected with their teenagers through these exciting, scary, fragile, powerful years. You will come away with an understanding of the importance of preserving connection between parent and teen, and ideas and inspiration for how to set limits respectfully, while preserving your teenager's autonomy, without using threats, rewards (bribes), punishments/"consequences", or any other tools of disconnection. Incorporates concepts from the work of Patty Wipfler, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Mira Kirshenbaum, and many others, as well as the professional and personal experience of Lyla and Emily.  Lyla and Emily are interviewed in this article about staying connected with your teen.

Dates and Times
For the date and time of the next Staying Connected Workshop, please see the Upcoming Classes and Events page

Fees

• $25 per person
• $40 per couple
• sliding scale available

Fee includes take home materials and opportunity to participate in an online discussion group

To register: Paypal Lylaw@comcast.net or email for mailing address to send check.