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PARENTS/CAREGIVERS

trusted adults

Raising kids can be complicated but so rewarding. There can be so many questions that every parent has. Our desire is to support parents as they raise their kids. 

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Key elements to building a strong foundation for your kids.

Here are 5 important qualities every family needs to build a strong foundation for their children.

1.  Healthy affection and support

4. Setting consistant and fair rules and expectations

2.  Respect, Safety and Protection

3. Expecting mistakes and forgiving in a healthy way

5. Family Tradition and Community

Parent Academy

Parenting classes that equip parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults to build healthy relationships with their teens.

Topic 1: 
Past, Present and Future

What is Generational Trauma? How does our family's past effect our kids' future? How does our future affect our present? Traditions, baggage, and goals impact how we parent and what we model for our kids about relationships.

Topic 2:
Intimacy & Mental Health

 

What does it mean to be close to someone? How can we support our teens & guide them in the best choices for their mental health and wellness? How does brain development affect the decisions we make?

Topic 3:
Communication

Communication is more than the words we say. How can we talk with our kids in a way that builds our relationships in healthy ways? Learn about the types of communication and how to have healthy conflict and positive connection.

Topic 4:
Technology & Social Media 

We live in a digital age; whether we like it or not, our kids are being exposed to things online that we may not have control over. Let's discuss how to use social media in a safe way and guide your kids to form healthy, safe skills online.

Topic 5: 
The SEX talk

The hardest and most important converstaion to have with your kids is about sex. Let's talk about how to discuss sex with your teen in a healthy way. 

Parenting Resources

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Curriculum Video Library

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS

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Conversation Toolkit

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