Course
Toolbox Teenage Years
Just when we all think we’re getting the hang of this parenting thing, our children become teenagers and we find ourselves facing a whole set of new challenges! Rapidly changing technology, the ups and downs of teenage moods and ever-present in the back of our minds... Puberty!
Over six weeks, we’ll cover all of this and more with plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions. We’re sure you’ll come out the other end feeling confident and ready to tackle the teenage years with your young people.
What’s covered in this course
- The importance of love and connection
- Different parenting styles
- Discipline and boundaries
- Understanding the teenage brain and risk-taking
Session 1: Understanding love and connection
Session one is about exploring what loving, warm relationships look like, and how important it is to stay connected with our teenagers.
Session 2: Understanding yourself as a parent
Session two takes a look at understanding different parenting styles, and helps us uncover which parenting style we use most. In this session we will also unpack the tools needed to shift parenting styles and take care of ourselves along the way.
Session 3: Understanding our teenagers
Session three is about helping us understand our teenagers’ intense emotions, and explores the ways we can deeply connect with our teenagers by learning to listen to their emotions.
Session 4: Understanding the world they live in
Session four is about understanding the teenage brain and risk-taking. We will look at some of the common challenges our teenagers may come across in the world they live in, and learn some parenting tools to help us to support them.
Session 5: Understanding discipline and boundaries
Session five unpacks discipline and provides some useful tools for establishing boundaries with our teenagers.
Session 6: Understanding a culture of connection
Session six looks at the importance of having routines, rituals and fun with our teenagers. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the key topics and the dreams you have for your teenager.
Dates & Locations
Online via Zoom - Parenting Place - Wed 30 July 7pm
- Start Date:
- 30 Jul 2025
- End Date:
- 03 Sep 2025
- Time:
- 19:00 PM - 21:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
Primary + Teen - Catholic SS - Dunedin - Wed 30 July 7pm
- Start Date:
- 30 Jul 2025
- End Date:
- 03 Sep 2025
- Time:
- 19:00 PM - 21:00 PM
- Venue:
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Catholic Social Services
42 Macandrew Rd
South Dunedin
9012
Online via Zoom - Parenting Place - Tue 21 Oct 7pm
- Start Date:
- 21 Oct 2025
- End Date:
- 25 Nov 2025
- Time:
- 19:00 PM - 21:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
Cost & Payment
Online via Zoom - by Parenting Palce:
$125 per person
$140 for two people (great for couples)
Includes a Parent Workbook for each participant
Toolbox is delivered both by Parenting Place and by our trusted community partners across Aotearoa. Our partners may set their own prices based on their local funding and facilitator costs, so prices can vary.
If you’re unsure about the cost of a specific course, please check directly with the provider offering it or please email support@parentingplace.nz
50% discount available with a valid Community Services Card – use code COMMCARD at checkout*
* Please include your Community Services card number when you receive your enrolment form