The Rollercoaster of Parenting: Helping Your Teens Transition to Life after High School The Newton North High School (NNHS) PTSO invites Bigelow caregivers to an insightful panel discussion on April 1 at 7:00pm in the NNHS auditorium, sponsored by the NNHS PTSO, to explore how parents can help their teens manage stress and navigate this critical transition.
Parents play a vital role in guiding their teens as they prepare for life after high school. But at this particular moment in time, that job can feel more overwhelming than ever. Parents and teens are subjected to an avalanche of information from social media, peers, and society at large regarding post-high school decisions. Some of these messages are helpful, but others can be stressful to the health and well-being of both our teens and ourselves. As parents, we strive to pave the way towards lives of meaning and purpose for our children. It is vital that we prepare ourselves with tools to navigate the ever-changing landscape of helping our teens plan for the future.
This panel will provide a unique blend of insights from the adults who work with our children combined with research-based advice from an expert in the field of teen development. The conversation will be moderated by a Newton North parent who brings expertise from both her personal and professional life.
We invite you to join us for this important conversation. You will be sure to walk away with new insights, as well as important tools to help you (and your teen) navigate the exciting, but emotionally challenging, transition from High School to the next phase of life.
Moderator:
Julie Swinehart, CFO of Fenway Sports Group
Panel:
- Dr. Richard Weissbourd, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education, founder of Making Caring Common, and author of The Parents We Mean To Be
- Matthew Ford, NNHS School Counselor
- Jillian Hall, NNHS College & Career Counselor
- Blayne Lopes, NNHS METCO Counselor