The ParenT(w)een Connection Talks helps parents learn about a broad array of topics that relate to life with teens and tweens. We bring in experts who can help parents learn what topics they should talk about with their kids and give them insight about how to start those conversations.
Our guests are asked to prepare two topics relative to their expertise.
The live conversation around the first topic is broadcast to our Facebook group, YouTube channel, and LinkedIn Page so folks can ask questions as we chat, and then the recording is uploaded to our podcast.
The conversation about the second topic is broadcast exclusively to our ParenT(w)een Village Members Only Facebook group and recorded to be shared through our website's Members Only pages.
Podcast guests are welcome to make an offer to listeners during either or both segments, as you feel appropriate.
Throughout 2024, we will largely be grouping our guests & conversations into the following monthly categories.
January:
Health & Wellness MonthAcademic Success MonthTech Awareness Month
February:
Relationships & CommunicationLeadership MonthHealthy Eating & Nutrition
March:
Creativity & Expression:Mindfulness & Self-CareCareer Exploration Month
April:
Outdoor Activities & AdventureGlobal AwarenessFinancial Literacy
May:
Parenting Teens with ConfidenceCommunity Engagement & VolunteerismArts Appreciation
June:
Summer Learning & EnrichmentPhysical Fitness & Sports MonthDigital Detox & Family Bonding
July:
Emotional Intelligence & ResilienceTravel & Cultural ExplorationSTEM Exploration
August:
Back-to-School PrepLife Skills & IndependenceHealthy Sleep Habits
September:
Study Skills & Academic SupportCareer Exploration & College PrepMental Health Awareness
October:
Media Literacy & Online SafetyBullying Prevention & AwarenessSelf-Discovery & Identity
November:
Gratitude & ReflectionCivic Engagement & ResponsibilityFamily Traditions & Bonding
December:
Holiday Stress ManagementKindness & Giving BackReflection & Goal Setting
January 9 @ 12PM ET/10AM MT.
We'll talk about the foundations of any kind of connection with another human being: Parent/child, partner/co-parent, employee/employer, etc.
Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Clarissa Constantine, a certified life coach and founder of the Parent Tween connection; they discuss the foundation of connection with our tweens and teens.
Clarissa talks about what she does and how she came to be working with tweens.Clarissa tells us about what the foundations of connection stand for and how this acronym can help us on our parenting journey.They discuss each of the components of the foundations of connection and look at them a bit deeper and speak about how we can use them to guide our parenting.They discuss creating a safe space, non-judgement, challenging your truths, taking your time and nurturing and much more….Clarissa talks about the importance of journaling and how it can help unload your mind and clear distractions.Clarissa is most grateful for her life and everything that has happened along the way and how it has shaped who she is.
Episode 35 Mental Health Mondays with special guest Joe Constantine. He is a teen life coach and mentor, using strength training, sports and other activities as a means to improve confidence and mental health. His story about his journey with bullying, abuse, depression, his suicide attempts and his own mental health challenges are showcased in BCC Evolution's Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Master Education program.
Somerville Connects is a new podcast created by JoJo LaRiccia, a Somerville resident of over 60 years. Join her as she interviews interesting people from all walks of life who have lived, worked, studied, played, or otherwise are connected to the city of Somerville, Massachusetts.