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Australia's 2 foremost seminars for parents of teens & pre-teens
These two insightful, practical and hilarious seminars have been hosted by schools and community groups across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa since 1993. In that time over 100,000 parents have benefitted from the wisdom, received hope and encouragement and been surprised by the two hours of entertainment they have enjoyed.
Both seminars encourage parents and help them empathise with the enormous pressures which are on young people today. They point ways to simple, and yet profound, procedures that can make life happier and the chances of success in parenting a teenager more real. They are not formal parent training but are rather 'Family Aid' packages wrapped in affirmation and encouragement and filled with practical ideas that work.
Parents will leave the seminars with sore stomachs from laughing, damp eyes from crying, warm hearts from reassurance and heads buzzing with new ideas.
If you are interested in finding out when a seminar is being held near you, or you would like your child's school to host one please call Jadie on 1300 795 030 (International +61 7 5534 5987) or use our online enquiry form.
The seminars are designed to raise awareness and challenge parents to action. Our objectives for them follow
To help parents comprehend why adolescence is different today.
To affirm to parents that their situation is probably quite normal.
To affirm to parents that they have the capacity to influence their teenagers, and maintain relationships with them.
To challenge parents to rethink their approach to all aspects of parenting teens, being prepared to affirm what is working and to change what is not.
To motivate parents to enact processes which will improve relationships, bring them confidence, and bring their children opportunities for growth
What parents say
“More fun and more helpful than any course I’ve ever been to. I didn’t want to come, but once Graham started there was no way I was going to leave!” Father, SA
Many, many thanks for your excellent seminar. (It) seminar was beneficial to me in three ways: 1) It showed me that in many areas my husband and I are doing the right thing. 2) It encouraged me to keep on persisting. 3) You explained practical ways to put your ideas into practice. Most books are full of theories, but it's hard to put them into practice. It almost seemed that you know my 3 teenagers personally! Mother, Victoria
"Being the parent of a 17 , 15 and twelve year old I just wanted to let you know that I found the seminar extremely entertaining. since that evening I have found myself with a new enjoyment for the job I have been happily doing for the past seventeen years. I just want to say thankyou for visiting our town and enriching our lives I have so many friends that would have benefited by the evening." Mother, NSW
Seminar content details
This is a two hour exploration of the world of today's teenagers and the process of change through which they are moving. It provides understanding of why teenagers behave like they do, what is often lurking in their secret thoughts and demystifies much of their bizarre behaviour. It provides strategies, ideas and hope for parents and gives them resources to promote well being, hope and successful living in their adolescent children.
The seminar covers
The impact of change in society and community
The transition they are experiencing (Physical & intellectual change)
Personal maturity (Responsibility, self discipline).
Developing Philosophy (Personal values & beliefs)
Graham has an exceptional ability to captivate an audience, whether parents or students, with relevant, entertaining and helpful information .. The presentation exceeded my expectations (Principal, Queensland)
This program is about helping teens navigate to maturity and enjoying the journey with them. It identifies the most common areas of conflict and concern and reveals simple and effective ways of dealing with them. The seminar will reassure parents and provide pathways to happier homes and more resilient teenagers.
The seminar covers
Strategies that build parent - child dialogue
Boundaries: setting them and defending them!
Essential communication (Sex and Substances)
Discipline (The use of consequences)
Affirmation (Its importance to self esteem)
Team work: ideas for building confidence and resources
From little things big things grow: Patience, humour, forgiveness, love and trust
"Our initial aim was to reinforce parents with their vital role in an adolescent's life. This has certainly achieved our goal and much more."
