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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Congrats - you’ve made it through a wildly challenging year of pandemic parenting! Let’s harness your resilience resources and pivot from the continual struggle that leads to burnout toward the wisdom of your inner strength.

Now it’s time to take care of YOU!

Join Lara Wilson of Be Well Be Here and Kendra Wilde of Wild Peace for Parents in March for this 4-part Interactive Mindful Parenting Series designed to address stress responses during these wild times. Discover simple practices that support whole family wellBeing and make time for self-care. Learn practical tips and micro-actions that can be easily incorporated into your daily life to teach children resilience by example. These sessions will help you access natural, evidence-based mood boosters to settle the nerves, manage your energy and enhance overall wellBeing.

Session 1: How are you really feeling?   Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• How chronic stress leads to burnout

• Learning to be present, move mindfully and breathe more easily

• Demystifying barriers to self-care

• Start where you are: a practice of mindful awareness

Session 2: Permission to Practice    Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Identify habits, passions and needs

• The shift to reasonable wellness steps

• A menu of micro-actions

• How to make it through when life gets tough

Session 3: Good Enough    Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Softening expectations to tame the inner critic

• The surprising power of self-compassion

• Backdraft & other flare ups

• Go gently: a self-compassion practice

Session 4: Riding the Waves    Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Recognize & move through emotions

• Pivot from control to contrast

• Find space to respond rather than react

• Open the heart, calm the body, relieve the mind

There is no right way to Be a parent, but there are ways to engage in parenting with less stress and more peace. Show up for your family – and yourself – in the best way possible on every step of the journey.  

Complete Parenting Program: $22 per workshop

Need financial assistance? Please fill out our BWBH Scholarship form.

Congrats - you’ve made it through a wildly challenging year of pandemic parenting! Let’s harness your resilience resources and pivot from the continual struggle that leads to burnout toward the wisdom of your inner strength.

Now it’s time to take care of YOU!

Join Lara Wilson of Be Well Be Here and Kendra Wilde of Wild Peace for Parents in March for this 4-part Interactive Mindful Parenting Series designed to address stress responses during these wild times. Discover simple practices that support whole family wellBeing and make time for self-care. Learn practical tips and micro-actions that can be easily incorporated into your daily life to teach children resilience by example. These sessions will help you access natural, evidence-based mood boosters to settle the nerves, manage your energy and enhance overall wellBeing.

Session 1: How are you really feeling?   Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• How chronic stress leads to burnout

• Learning to be present, move mindfully and breathe more easily

• Demystifying barriers to self-care

• Start where you are: a practice of mindful awareness

Session 2: Permission to Practice    Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Identify habits, passions and needs

• The shift to reasonable wellness steps

• A menu of micro-actions

• How to make it through when life gets tough

Session 3: Good Enough    Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Softening expectations to tame the inner critic

• The surprising power of self-compassion

• Backdraft & other flare ups

• Go gently: a self-compassion practice

Session 4: Riding the Waves    Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Recognize & move through emotions

• Pivot from control to contrast

• Find space to respond rather than react

• Open the heart, calm the body, relieve the mind

There is no right way to Be a parent, but there are ways to engage in parenting with less stress and more peace. Show up for your family – and yourself – in the best way possible on every step of the journey.  

Complete Parenting Program: $22 per workshop

Need financial assistance? Please fill out our BWBH Scholarship form.

Congrats - you’ve made it through a wildly challenging year of pandemic parenting! Let’s harness your resilience resources and pivot from the continual struggle that leads to burnout toward the wisdom of your inner strength.

Now it’s time to take care of YOU!

Join Lara Wilson of Be Well Be Here and Kendra Wilde of Wild Peace for Parents in March for this 4-part Interactive Mindful Parenting Series designed to address stress responses during these wild times. Discover simple practices that support whole family wellBeing and make time for self-care. Learn practical tips and micro-actions that can be easily incorporated into your daily life to teach children resilience by example. These sessions will help you access natural, evidence-based mood boosters to settle the nerves, manage your energy and enhance overall wellBeing.

Complete Parenting Program: $22 per workshop

Need financial assistance? Please fill out our BWBH Scholarship form.

Congrats - you’ve made it through a wildly challenging year of pandemic parenting! Let’s harness your resilience resources and pivot from the continual struggle that leads to burnout toward the wisdom of your inner strength.

Now it’s time to take care of YOU!

Join Lara Wilson of Be Well Be Here and Kendra Wilde of Wild Peace for Parents in March for this 4-part Interactive Mindful Parenting Series designed to address stress responses during these wild times. Discover simple practices that support whole family wellBeing and make time for self-care. Learn practical tips and micro-actions that can be easily incorporated into your daily life to teach children resilience by example. These sessions will help you access natural, evidence-based mood boosters to settle the nerves, manage your energy and enhance overall wellBeing.

Session 1: How are you really feeling?   Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• How chronic stress leads to burnout

• Learning to be present, move mindfully and breathe more easily

• Demystifying barriers to self-care

• Start where you are: a practice of mindful awareness

Session 2: Permission to Practice    Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Identify habits, passions and needs

• The shift to reasonable wellness steps

• A menu of micro-actions

• How to make it through when life gets tough

Session 3: Good Enough    Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Softening expectations to tame the inner critic

• The surprising power of self-compassion

• Backdraft & other flare ups

• Go gently: a self-compassion practice

Session 4: Riding the Waves    Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30 – 8:45 pm

• Recognize & move through emotions

• Pivot from control to contrast

• Find space to respond rather than react

• Open the heart, calm the body, relieve the mind

There is no right way to Be a parent, but there are ways to engage in parenting with less stress and more peace. Show up for your family – and yourself – in the best way possible on every step of the journey.  

Complete Parenting Program: $22 per workshop

Need financial assistance? Please fill out our BWBH Scholarship form.