*This event recording is from our live, virtual class on 10.12.26, Cultivating Connection: Improving Parent-Child Communication Through Every Age and Stage. This class was recorded as a resource for parents.
Please reach out directly to your pediatrician for any specific questions or concerns about your child.
Description of class:
As parents, our deepest wish is for our children to know, without a shadow of a doubt, just how deeply they are loved. We want them to feel safe coming to us with anything. Yet, as our children grow from wide-eyed little ones into independent, unique individuals, the ways we communicate with them must change, too.
It is a beautiful, sometimes daunting journey as children begin to discover who they are, express their own wants and needs, and navigate the complex emotional landscape of growing up. During these years, they may also face mental health challenges, anxieties, and the pressures of the modern world. In the midst of all this change, how do we keep the lines of communication open, warm, and strong?
This heart-centered, online class is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Led by Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Maria Winters of The Coaching Therapist, this space is built on empathy, grace, and practical wisdom. Together, we will explore how to transition our communication styles as our children age, ensuring they always feel heard, valued, and safe, while you remain the steady, guiding anchor they so desperately need.
What We Will Explore Together:
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The Art of Active, Loving Listening: Learn how to listen to understand, rather than to reply, creating a sanctuary of safety where your child feels comfortable sharing their truest thoughts and vulnerabilities.
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Navigating Independence with Boundaries: Discover how to honor your child’s growing autonomy and unique preferences while firmly upholding your role as a protective parent and role model who keeps them safe.
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Supporting Mental Health and Big Emotions: Gain gentle, therapeutic tools to recognize signs of struggle, respond to mental health challenges with compassion, and de-escalate conflicts with love.
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Bicultural and Bilingual Dynamics (Optional Context): Navigating the unique beauty of communicating across cultures and languages within the home, strengthening family roots.
A Loving Tip to Hold Close Today: Remember, connection always comes before correction. When your child is experiencing a difficult moment or a challenging behavior, take a deep breath and look for the feeling behind the action. A simple, "I see you’re having a hard time, and I am right here with you," can bridge a widening gap in an instant. You don't have to be a perfect parent; you just need to be a present one.
Who This Class Is For: Whether you are raising a spirited middle schooler, a transitioning teenager, or a young adult finding their footing, this class will provide you with the reassurance and tools to nurture a lifelong bond. You love your children fiercely—let’s work together to ensure they feel that love in every word, boundary, and shared moment.
Join us to pause, breathe, and gather the insights you need to keep your family close, safe, and deeply connected.
This class is part of a monthly "Empowered Parents, Resilient Children" series, hosted by Annapolis Pediatrics. For upcoming live, virtual classes, visit annapolispediatrics.com/events
This class was recorded on 10.12.26. Please reach out directly to your pediatrician for any specific questions or concerns about your child.