Modern Day Parenting

These are the talks that address the world of the 21st Century parent. They may not have been on the radar of previous generations (which is not to say that they didn’t exist) but they are topical and top of mind for parents now.

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Balance and Boundaries Balance and Boundaries The habits of highly resilient working parents Tips and techniques for stress free(ish) parenting 21st Century working parents – the changing landscape. Life management for busy working parents Guilt and the working parent – you can have one without the other Returning to work after maternity or shared parental leave Family friendly working for fathers: making the most of the changing landscape Slow Parenting - raising children in a fast world Parenting in the fast lane – Balancing bonding and breadwinning

Navigating Technology/screens/safety Navigating Technology/screens/safety Virtual revolution – navigating the online world Cyberbullying How to be an effective parent online Managing screen time/ preventing screen addiction How do we protect children from harmful sexual abuse? Child exploitation involving county lines Critical Thinking for Parents: safeguarding children within a ‘fake news’ era

Life Skills for children Life Skills for children Bringing up a bilingual child Separation anxiety – balancing attachment and independence Helping your child tap into creative thinking Creating problem solvers - helping children think and act for themselves Raising strong children with willpower Helping our children develop good habits for life Growth mindset – helping children to stick at things Growth mindset - How to help motivate our children

New Family Shapes New Family Shapes Co-parenting after separation or divorce Parenting when absent due to work or living apart Lone parenting Team parenting Bringing up children without close family nearby – it takes a village

Tolerance and Understanding Tolerance and Understanding Examining and challenging gender stereotypes with your children Talking to our children about diversity and tolerance Raising global citizens Critical thinking for parents Let’s talk about race Bullying and it’s opposite - kindness

Challenging Times Challenging Times What parents need to know about bullying Dealing with bereavement Bringing up a disabled child My child’s different Living with Dyslexia Stammering: How can I best support my child’s language development? Helping children to be happy, motivated and creative within today’s competitive education climate

Mental Health Mental Health Looking after high achieving teenagers and their unhealthy pursuit of perfect Encouraging a positive body image From risk to resilience Body image issues, eating issues and eating disorders Understanding depression in the word of the teenager Navigating anxiety How to protect our children from today’s drinking culture Pernicious perfectionism Young people and mental health in a changing world