The Andover SEPAC welcomes Lorraine Connell, a distinguished expert in teen leadership coaching and author, presenting Navigating Peer Relationships for Teens and Tweens: A Parent’s Guide.
Peer relationships play a vital role in the lives of teens and tweens, shaping their self-esteem, decision-making, and sense of belonging. This interactive session provides parents with practical tools and insights to support their children as they navigate the challenges of friendships, social pressures, and group dynamics.
Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, we’ll explore:
How to guide your child in building healthy, respectful relationships.
Strategies for handling common peer-related challenges, like exclusion, conflict, and peer pressure.
Prompts for opening meaningful, non-confrontational conversations with your child.
You’ll leave with resources, including scenarios and conversation starters, to foster trust and communication while empowering your child to handle their social world with confidence and resilience. Together, we’ll help your teen or tween thrive in peer relationships!
Lorraine Connell is a distinguished expert in teen leadership coaching, and author of A Teacher’s Story How One Act of Leadership Inspired Many and Your Voice Matters: Uncovering Your Unique Leadership A Leadership Workbook. She is the founder of Peers Not Fears, LLC. With over two decades of experience in education and leadership development, Lorraine specializes in cultivating leadership skills in our youth through intentional, research-based programs. She challenges the notion that leaders are born, emphasizing the power of practice, resilience, and deliberate growth.
Zoom Link will be provided soon.