Relationships Australia has sent through a list of courses that may interest high school parents. Please see below for more details on prices, dates and venues.

Dads Raising Girls

Find out how to build a rewarding father-daughter relationship. As the primary male role model in a girl’s life, Dads play an important role in the development of their self-concept and self esteem. This can often affect how they relate to others, particularly to boys and men.

Dads Raising Teenage Girls

For teenage girls, a father’s support and love are extremely important. This workshop helps Dads understand the changes occurring in their teenage daughters and shows ways to help them navigate this difficult time and encourage them to make good choices.

Dads Raising Teenage Boys

A new and interactive, positive workshop for men who are rasing or helping to raise teenage boys.

 

Fathering after Separation

It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and their relationship break-up. This seminar, held in a male-friendly environment, suggests helpful ways to keep in touch with your child and to recognise strengths and weaknesses.

 

Kids and Today's Technology

This seminar is for parents of kids between 2 and 18 years. Learn how to manage technology in your home to keep your kids safe and to maximise the benefits.

Making Stepfamilies Work

Couples with children from previous relationships may need strategies on communication, agreement on discipline, and handling competing demands. And how about ensuring time just for each other? That matters too. This six week course will provide strategies to assist parents in a step family.

Mums Raising Teenage Boys

For teenage boys the relationship they have with their mother has long term implications. This includes how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women.

Mums Raising Teenage Girls

As we know, the relationship between a mother and her daughter is very important. This seminar helps mothers to better understand their daughters and the challenges they go through during puberty and helps to better equip their daughters to be happy and strong individuals.

Parent-Teen Connection

Remember, you were young once... adolescents can be challenging, and living alongside them can be confusing and worrying. This course reduces stress and teaches parents how to communicate, negotiate and minimise conflict.

The Rock and Water Program

Facilitated by Paul Stein(accredited Rock and Water trainer) this activity-based program builds on the complementary strengths of ‘the rock’ and ‘the water’. One is firm and assertive, while the other is flexible and willing to cooperate.

 

Mums Raising Teenage Boys

For teenage boys the relationship they have with their mother has long term implications. This includes how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women.