Staying Connected in the tween years - Free Event

Name: Staying Connected in the tween years - Free Event
Start: 2026-06-18T08:00:00+12:00
Location: Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School

Schedule

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School | Auckland, AU

Staying Connected in the Tween Years
Keys to maintaining communication and enhancing connection
Connection with our young people during the pre-teen and teenage years is a top priority. Grow your understanding of your tween’s inner world and their developing emotions and learn everyday strategies to create a nurturing environment where they can be challenged, championed and ultimately thrive. This talk looks at what makes young people tick and what helps them feel secure, with practical expertise on how to support teenage well-being.
This talk looks at anxiety and the impacts of social pressure and technology while offering parenting tips on staying connected in these years. Presenters share insights into teenage brain development and how this impacts behaviour and relationships. Positive, hopeful and practical, parents will leave this talk feeling empowered to see beyond the behaviour to the young person who needs love, encouragement and acceptance.
Topics include:
The challenge of staying connected during adolescence
Understanding teen emotions and brain development
Identity formation and the impact of social media
Supporting autonomy and healthy individuation
Listening more, talking less, and showing warmth and empathy
The Talk is targeted to Parents and we ask that students not attend as some of the content that is covered is sensitive and is not appropriate for them. Our job is to upskill parents and for them to support their tweens to make good online choices and set good boundaries.