2023-24 sessions for parents/guardians
Register for the virtual sessions.
Each session will take place from 7 to 8 p.m.
Understanding and managing screen time, part one - gaming edition
Oct. 26, 2023
Elementary and secondary
Are they addicted? Why is it so hard for kids to put down devices? What do parents/guardians need to know about the digital world and how it affects their child’s development? Positive strategies to build connection with your kids through tech.
Understanding and managing screen time, part two - social media edition
Nov. 9, 2023
Elementary and secondary
Are they addicted, or is this the new norm? What do teens wish their parents knew about their use? Learning to recognize when things are getting out of control and how to create limits with families around screen use. Resources for families who do see problematic use, and tips to prevent this for others.
Helping parents align
Nov. 30, 2023
Elementary and secondary
At Pine River, we see family situations of all shapes and sizes, and close to 60 per cent of our clientele comes from divorced families. Regardless of whether you live in one home or multiple, improving communication among the adults will have a positive impact on children. This session will explore ways to navigate challenging dynamics and provide ways to build positive communication skills.
Sleep hygiene
Jan. 11, 2024
Secondary
Did you know that teens need more sleep than elementary school kids? So why don’t they sleep?! Learn what is 'normal', what’s not, and how to support your kids to get more shut eye (and why that’s key to mental health).
Self regulation for kids
Feb. 8, 2024
Elementary
Practical tips and techniques to help your young kids learn how to talk about emotions, sit with uncomfortable feelings, and regulate their emotions. Parents will learn what is age appropriate, and when they need to step in with compassion to help kids foster their emotional development.
Self regulation for teens
Feb. 22, 2024
Secondary
Practical tips and techniques to help your teens and young adults learn how to talk about emotions, sit with uncomfortable feelings, and regulate their emotions. Parents will learn what is age appropriate, and when they need to step in with compassion to help kids foster their emotional development.
Building parents' resiliency
March 28, 2024
Elementary and secondary
“The best predictor of a child's security of attachment is not what happened to a child’s parents as children, but rather how [their] parents made sense of those childhood experiences.” Dan Siegel
One of the most significant things a parent can do to promote wellness in their children is to look after their own mental health. Learn some strategies for re-focusing on yourself and moving away from 'fixing' your kids.
Vaping, weed, and alcohol
April 18, 2024
Secondary
Experimentation or addiction? Harm reduction or abstinence? Parents have lots of questions about what teens are up to, and how to keep kids healthy and safe. Learn about Pine River’s stance on drugs, and what the research says about what happens to youth who use.