Let's Discuss Parenting Teenagers: Virtual Discussion Series

Parenting teenagers brings its own unique set of challenges. Our children are no longer totally dependent on us. They can drink alcohol, smoke, swear and roll their eyes at our ideas. They can push boundaries and our buttons, yet they can also be funny, charming and very interesting to talk to. There are a lot of clichés and stereotypes that concern teenagers and while navigating this parental stage can be challenging, it doesn't have to be.

Parenting a teenager requires new skills and ideas. These young people are preparing to be adults and they are watching us closely in order to decide what kind of adults they want to be. Are we up to the challenge ...?

Message will be hosting free (for members) monthly discussions around parenting teens. We have the pleasure of inviting Dr. Beth Dawson to facilitate these talks. Beth is a Certified Teen Coach and educator and has been working with young people for over 15 years. She has a PhD in Education Sciences and a Masters in Sociolinguistics, specialising in bilingualism and language acquisition. She creates and teaches learning programmes for students at the Sorbonne and Ecole W. 

In her private coaching practice, she is passionate about helping young people and their parents reach their potential (whatever that means for them) and creating a culture of positive mental health in the home and beyond. She is also a mum of teens and a step-mum of a young adult. She firmly believes A Happy Teen is a Happy Home.

To contact Beth with any questions, contact: bdg_education@outlook.fr

Dates and Themes

Lunchtimes 12pm-1pm

January 27: Finding the right parenting style for your teens.

Finding a balance between independence and boundaries

February 24: Communicating with teens.

How to talk to teens and build trust.

March 24: School and learning.

How to motivate and support teens with their schoolwork without pressure.

April 28: Mental Health.

Talking about and recognising Teen Anxiety and Teen Depression.

May 26: Teens and their Screens.

Monitoring mobile phone use, social media, etc.

June 23: Vacation planning with Teens.

Once your child stops needing a nap and a stroller, a world of new vacation possibilities awaits but how can we ensure it's as stress free as possible?