Catholic School Parents South Australia is pleased to present the Parent Engagement Evening - A window into the adolescent brain presented by Mark Le Messurier.

A Window into the AMAZING Adolescent Brain:

Implications for behaviour, emotion, teaching, learning and relationship – for all parents

The years between 11 to 20 years of age, are loosely considered adolescence. It is a critical time for human development and is best-known as a period of MASSIVE changes – physically, emotionally, sexually and neurologically. Yet, adolescent behaviour can be a puzzle to many – parents included.

So, what is a parent to do?

Firstly, understand what’s really happening within your teenager during this vulnerable time.  Change gears and shift your parenting to embrace this new dimension. Become a ‘wise guide’, ‘coach’ and ‘shrewd manager’. Being too critical, too snappy, too bossy or too controlling will not deliver the results it may have in the past.    Just be there and be available for them.

Mark will also present some fast, practical and helpful ideas for you to work with.

The session will have an online option and is free to all parents, caregivers and staff.