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the parenting teenagers course for those parenting 11 to 18-year-olds
An opportunity e to invest in th future of your teenagers
Why do • P arenting teenagers is harder than ever for most parents today • No role we undertake in life is more important than parenting • W e are the main influence on our teenagers’ future • Discovering we are not alone in the challenges we face and picking up ideas from other parents can make a huge difference • M eeting our teenagers’ deepest needs, setting healthy boundaries, helping to develop their emotional health and teaching them how to make good choices takes skill and dedication • T aking time to reflect on our end goal can help us to build our relationship with our teenagers now
invest in your family?
right for me Are you a parent or caregiver of one or more teenagers aged 11 to 18 years old? Would you like to meet other parents at a similar stage? Would you like your family life to be the best it can be? Are you struggling as a parent of a teenager? Would you like to improve your skills as a parent of this age group?
If you answered “yes� to any of those questions then this course is for you, whether you feel all is going well or you are facing challenges. While The Parenting Teenagers Course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for parents and caregivers with or without a Christian faith. The course is for every type of parenting situation, including parenting on your own, step-parenting and parenting as a couple. Whatever your situation, the practical tools you learn can help to improve and strengthen your family life.
What is The Parenting Teenagers Course was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book and The Parenting Book. They have been married for over thirty years, have four children and live in London. They started The Parenting Teenagers Course in 1997, and it continues to spread with many courses now running throughout the world. Over five sessions (or ten shorter ones) you will discover practical tools to help you: • Keep your long-term aim in mind • Meet your teenagers’ needs • Set effective boundaries • Help develop your teenagers’ emotional health • Pass on values and help them make good choices
invest in your family To find a course, visit our website alphausa.org/relationshipcentral (in Canada relationshipcentral.ca) If you have any questions you can contact us at 800.362.5742 or info@alphausa.org In Canada 800.743.0899 or office@alphacanada.org
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