Supporting Adolescent Development

Are you a parent looking to help your child?

This seminar aims to educate parents on the various aspects of child and adolescent development and how to offer effective support as their children navigate through different life stages.

Understanding these stages allows parents to foster healthy relationships and help children develop into well-rounded adults.

Key Aspects of Healthy Development
Healthy development begins from birth and continues throughout childhood and adolescence, encompassing several critical areas:

• Physical Development:

  • Normal growth patterns
  • Motor skills
  • Physical health
  • How to encourage physical activity and proper nutrition.

• Social and Emotional Development:

  • The importance of helping children build

    • Emotional intelligence
    • Empathy
    • Self-regulation.

  • Supporting children as they

    • Develop friendships
    • Cope with stress
    • Express their feelings in healthy ways

• Intellectual Development:

  • Fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Supporting

    • School achievement
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Creativity

Parenting Through the Adolescent Years
As children transition into adolescence, parents face new challenges and opportunities in guiding them toward adulthood.

This seminar will help parents:

• Set Realistic Expectations:

  • Understand that every child develops at their own pace.
  • Recognize developmental milestones and ensure that expectations align with their child’s unique needs.

• Promote Healthy Relationships:

  • Encourage positive peer and family relationships.
  • Support teenagers in navigating

    • Peer pressure
    • Social media
    • Identity development

• Balance and Downtime:

  • Mental health professionals will emphasize the importance of

    • Downtime
    • Finding a balance between school, social life, and family time.

  • Strategies to enhance creativity, presence, and emotional regulation through breaks and mindfulness.

• Impact of Parental Expectations:

  • Explore how parental expectations can influence a child’s

    • Self-esteem
    • Motivation
    • Stress levels.

  • Tips for practicing self-awareness as parents during this journey, ensuring that children feel supported rather than pressured.

About the Seminar

• Led by CHILL Counselors:

  • Experts from the CHILL program, in collaboration with Orange County Public Schools, will share insights on child and adolescent growth.

• Interactive Learning:

  • Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with mental health professionals to deepen their understanding of adolescent development.

• Emphasis on Well-being:

  • The focus will be on fostering a healthy, balanced approach to parenting, ensuring that children feel supported and understood as they progress through various life stages.

This seminar is a valuable opportunity for parents to enhance their knowledge of child development and gain tools to better support their children, especially as they approach key transitions during the school year.

Take advantage of this opportunity, register now!