Parenting Teens in the Age of Miscommunication:

Finding Common Ground and Real Connection

Parenting is a tough job. And we all know that it’s challenging to be a teen. Yet, here we are – so how might we make the best of it? Be Well Be Here’s team of master mindful educators, clinical therapists and communication coaches share their combined decades of experience helping parents and teens communicate to connect. This Mindful Parenting Series sponsored by CCACE in collaboration with Be Well Be Here will explore:

• Myths and Misconceptions about Teen Life

• How and Why Teens Use Coded Language

• Mindful Ways to Address Parental Concerns

• Simple Practices that Build Understanding and Trust

• Transformational Communication Tips that Help Shift Habits

BWBH mindful presenters are all parents who truly understand your challenges:

• Jennifer Quest-Stern, LMHC, Teen Therapist based in Concord and long-time high school counselor

• Kendra Wilde, Producer of the Parenting Podcast, A Little Easier

• Dr. Christopher Willard, Clinical Psychologist, Global Mindfulness Educator, Harvard Medical School Lecturer and Author of 20 Books

• Lara Wilson, BWBH Founder and Executive Director; Mindful Wellness educator

Schedule:

• From Parental Burnout to Family WellBEing
  Th | Sep 14 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Kendra & Lara

• What Our Kids Won't Say But Want Us to Know
  Th | Sep 21 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Lara

• Risky Business: A New Look at Peer Pressure
  Th | Sep 28 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Jen

• Can't Get a Word In? Try the Reframe Game
  Th | Oct 5 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Chris

• Because We Said So: Teen Panelists Tell It Like It Is
  Th | Oct 12 | 8-9 pm | at CCHS | with Teen Panel

The first four sessions will meet online. Our final in-person session will include an intimate conversation with a panel of teens from the community who are brave enough to share their insights with candor, vulnerability and kindness.