Building strong, healthy friendships is a cornerstone of childhood and adolescence, but navigating the social landscape can sometimes be challenging for kids—and their parents. This interactive workshop is designed to empower parents with the tools and strategies to support their children in building meaningful relationships and addressing challenges like bullying.

In this interactive workshop, parents will gain practical tools and actionable strategies to help their children build strong, healthy friendships while learning the importance of self-advocacy. Through real-life examples, scripting techniques, and guided discussions in a supportive, judgment-free environment, you’ll discover how to: Recognize and address challenges in friendships. Equip your child with the skills to set boundaries and express their needs confidently, differentiate between teasing, conflict, and bullying and foster open communication at home to empower your child in navigating social dynamics.

In today’s digital world, helping kids navigate online relationships safely is more important than ever. In this workshop, parents will explore strategies for setting healthy screen time boundaries, understanding digital safety, and identifying signs of unhealthy online interactions. Through practical tips and real-world examples, you'll learn how to: Teach your child about online safety, privacy, and respectful communication, recognize the signs of digital bullying, peer pressure, and overexposure to screen content and foster open dialogue with your child about their online experiences. This session will equip you with the tools to confidently guide your child through the challenges of building healthy relationships in the digital age.

As children grow, learning to navigate friendships on their own is an important part of their development. In this workshop, parents will explore the art of stepping back while still offering guidance and support. You’ll learn how to encourage your child’s independence in social situations while ensuring they feel empowered to handle challenges. During this workshop you’ll learn how to recognize when to step back and when to intervene, build your child’s problem-solving skills in friendship dilemmas, support your child through conflict without taking over and foster self-confidence in friendships.