MY Tween and Me, A Parenting Program:
An Innovative Parenting Program
Children between 7 to 12 years lie squarely “between” early childhood and adolescence. They face their own set of developmental milestones which can be more subtle but present significant rewards and challenges. Families need and want to know how to positively influence their healthy development. The goal of My Tween and Me is to strengthen the confidence and ability of parents to positively influence the lives of their school-aged children to help prevent the use of drugs and alcohol, and other high-risk behaviours.
My Tween and Me is a new program for BC parents of children aged 7 to 12 years. Addressing the key areas of every school-age child’s life – home and family, school and friends, and community life – My Tween and Me explores the factors that can protect children as they move through the tween years and into the teen years. Recent research shows that the tween years are crucial to kids’ healthy growth – particularly in helping kids develop skills and relationships that will allow them to resist joining in high-risk activities, like drinking and drug use, during their teen years. My Tween and Me supports parents in becoming and remaining key sources of information and influence in the lives of their tween children.
Developed by BC Council for Families in 2007, My Tween and Me – Delivered in six two-hour sessions, in a variety of settings, including community centres, local non-profits and other venues.
Topics covered include:
- Healthy Development
- Life at School
- Family Relationships
- Peers Relationships
- Today’s World and Building Community
