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Dangerous Teen Trends

Thursday, March 27, 2025 Session # 101204

9am-11am Virtual session # 103451

In today's world, parents of adolescents must be informed about dangerous teen trends that can significantly impact their well being. The session will aim to provide parents with insights into prevalent risks, including vaping, fentanyl abuse, human trafficking, social media pitfalls, as well as eating and sleeping habits. By understanding these trends and their implications, parents can better equip themselves to support and safeguard the adolescents in their lives.

April

Anti-bullying

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Session # 101205

9am-11am Virtual session # 103452

(Repeated on 5/6/25)

In today's interconnected world, bullying can take on various forms, making it crucial for parents to stay informed and proactive. Participants will be provided an in-depth overview of the different types of bullying, its impact on children, and learn about  protective factors that can reduce and/ or prevent bullying behavior. Together, let's stand united against bullying and foster a culture of kindness, respect, and empathy in our communities. This session is presented by our community partner ChildSafe San Antonio. 

Parents Working with Teachers: Facilitating Communication & Involvement 

Thursday, April 3, 2025 Session # 101206

9am-11am Virtual session # 103453

Parents are a child’s best and longest lasting advocates. Parents with good communication skills can be even more effective advocates for their children. How parents collaborate with school staff will ultimately affect the child’s life more than it will affect yours or that of the school staff. This session will offer recommendations and procedures to help increase communication with school staff. 

Guiding Light: De-escalation and Co-regulation Strategies for Parents

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Session # 101207

9am-11am Virtual session # 103454

This session is designed to equip parents, caregivers, and educators with effective tools and compassionate approaches to help children navigate through challenging moments. Attendees will learn about the fundamentals of de-escalation, the importance of co-regulation in building emotional resilience, and practical strategies that can be implemented in real-time to restore calm and understanding. By focusing on communication, empathy, and connection, this session aims to strengthen the bond between parents and children, ensuring that families are prepared to face crises together with confidence and love.

What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Why It Matters

Thursday, April 10, 2025 Session # 101208

9am-11am Virtual session # 103455

This engaging workshop is tailored to parents and caregivers seeking to understand the pivotal role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in their children's lives. Delve into the core principles of SEL through insightful discussions and relatable examples, discovering its profound impact on your child's emotional intelligence and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and activities to integrate SEL seamlessly into your home environment, empowering you to nurture resilience and empathy in your child's developmental journey. Engage in station activities designed to deepen understanding and leave you equipped with personalized 'make and take' resources to implement SEL practices effortlessly in your daily interactions with your child. Join us and unlock the keys to nurturing your child's emotional intelligence and resilience, laying a foundation for their lifelong success and well-being.

Triple P Seminar 1: Raising Responsible Teenagers

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Session # 101209

*9am-10:30am Virtual session # 103456

Practitioners introduce parents to the six key elements of teenagers becoming responsible and specific ideas about how to teach and encourage each of the following skills:

• Taking part in family decision-making.
• Being respectful and considerate.
• Getting involved in family activities.
• Developing a healthy lifestyle.
• Being reliable.
• Being assertive.

This session will be delivered by our community partner SA Metropolitan Health District. 

NetSmartz Internet Safety

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Session # 101211

9am-10:30 am Virtual session # 103458

Learn the latest statistics, online resources, and expert tips to educate, engage, and empower children to be safer online and offline. Participants will be provided with age appropriate tips, participate in thought-provoking discussions, as well as receive candid, practical advice. This session is presented by our community partner ChildSafe San Antonio. 

Parent Café: Be Strong Families

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

9am-11:30 am Session # 110004

In-person only (no virtual option)

Parent Café* is a welcoming space for small group conversations and connections. Meaningful interactive discussions about healing and growth within families are the core of the café. Parents share experiences and strategies to help families become stronger and resilient. *For any parent/caregiver of children 0 to 5 years old.

The session dates and protective factors are as follows:

• 1/29/25: Resilience

• 2/26/25: Relationships

• 3/19/25: Knowledge

• 4/23/25: Support

• 5/21/25: Communications

Parenting With Purpose: A Series on Conscious Discipline for Families, Part III

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Session # 101212

9am-11am Virtual session # 103459

This 4-part series is designed to empower parents with the tools and insights needed to create harmonious and nurturing relationships with their children through the principles of Conscious Discipline. Rooted in the latest research in neuroscience and child development, Conscious Discipline offers parents practical tools and strategies for fostering loving, respectful relationships with their children while promoting emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and resilience.Join us as we embark on a journey towards conscious, heart-centered parenting, where every interaction becomes an opportunity for connection, growth, and healing. (The dates for this series are: 1/16/25, 2/27/25, 4/24/25, and 6/18/25.)

Let's Play & Learn Together! Supporting Social and Emotional Development for Young Children

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Session # 101213

9am-11am Virtual session # 103460

This session is for families with 3 to 5 years old children. It is dedicated to harnessing the power of play to foster connection and skill development at home. Join us as we actively learn how to incorporate practices that promote social and emotional growth through play with your child at home. Unlock the power of play and build lasting memories while nurturing the growth and development of our children. Participants will walk away with activities that support early academic success.

Positives and Negatives of Social Media

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Session # 111062

9am-11am

Social media is all around us and plays a large role in our children's lives. Does it influence them positively or negatively? This session aims to educate parents and families about the positive and negative effects of social media use and train on how to empower teens to use social media properly. Let's check out the impact social media has on our youth and how we can utilize it for good, because social media seems to be here to stay, "like it" or not!