Parents are the most important, most influential people in a young person's life, yet it is often a struggle for parents to access support and training on how to develop healthy, resilient kids. We could drive better outcomes for young people if their whole eco-system uses the same PYD-based approaches, so we have shaped our Positive Youth Development in Aotearoa (PYDA) training into a 3-part parenting series full of ideas, insights and strategies that we know really work.
Over three fun, interactive workshops, they'll identify where they're already strong so they can be more intentional in those areas and feel more confident in their approaches. And thanks to our team's depth of experience in working with young people, alongside the collective experience from other parents in the room, they'll walk away with loads of new things to try as well.
Workshop 1, Tuesday 29 July: Strengths-Based Parenting: Recognising What’s Working - In You and Your Kids
Discover how to parent from a place of strength, not stress. In this practical, discussion-based workshop, we’ll explore how your own strengths; as well as those of your family as a whole, and your teenager; can be used to build connection, confidence, and calm at home. You’ll leave with a strengths assessment tool to use after the workshop, and new insights and ideas from other parents who are navigating similar challenges.
Workshop 2, Tuesday 5 August: Respectful Relationships: Strengthening Connection, Not Just Managing Behaviour
This session focuses on building meaningful, respectful relationships with your teen, beyond just managing the day-to-day operational tasks of parenting. Through fun activities and engaging discussions, we’ll explore how what respectful relationships look like and how to connect more deeply and support emotional wellbeing. You’ll leave with ideas to use straight away as well as the encouragement of a community of parents doing the same.
Workshop 3, Tuesday 12 August: Boundaries and Advocacy: Creating Structure With - Not For - Your Teenager
As young people grow, the way we guide and support them needs to grow too. In this final session, we’ll discuss co-creating boundaries, when to step in as an advocate, and how to support independence without stepping back too far. You’ll reflect on insights from previous sessions, share ideas with other parents, and leave with practical strategies for navigating the next phase with confidence.
NOTE: This workshop is fully subsidised and seats are limited. If you are unable to attend, please let us know with at least 3 days notice so we can release your spot to someone else.
