Online Class: How to Live with a Teenager

'Parenting with Panache' transforms the teenage parenting experience by emphasizing understanding over reaction, equipping parents with strategies to address teens' self-identity explorations and modern challenges. The focus on individuality and balanced authority cultivates trust and independence, ensuring a rewarding parent-teen relationship.

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  • 12
    Lessons
  • 14
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 3
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.3
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

"Parenting with Panache: Navigating the Turbulent Teenage Years"

The teenage years can be a rollercoaster of emotions and challenges, not only for the teens themselves but also for the parents and caregivers tasked with guiding them through this tumultuous phase. With our course, "Parenting with Panache: Navigating the Turbulent Teenage Years", we invite you on a transformative journey, offering insights, strategies, and a fresh perspective on understanding and connecting with your teen.

Recent studies highlight that teen years are a vital phase of cognitive, emotional, and social development. As they metamorphose from children into young adults, their quest for identity and independence often leads them to question authority, explore boundaries, and sometimes, make ill-advised decisions. As parents, the complexity lies in striking a balance between being a supportive anchor and an empowering guide.

Our course pivots on two primary paradigms:

  1. Individuality and Uniqueness: Recognize that every teen is unique, and while there are common patterns of behavior, their experiences, responses, and challenges differ. As parents, understanding and embracing this individuality will foster more effective communication and connection.

  2. Maintaining Perspective: Teens' behaviors are often explorations of self-identity rather than rebellions against parents. It's crucial to discern between typical developmental behavior and red flags that demand immediate attention. Our modules delve deep into this, offering you tools to discern, understand, and respond rather than react.

Key topics covered include:

  • Developmental Dynamics: Unravel the intricate web of hormonal, cognitive, and emotional changes that shape teenage behavior.
  • Building Bridges: Equip yourself with communication strategies that resonate with your teen, foster trust, and strengthen bonds.
  • The Art of Balance: Explore techniques to exert appropriate authority while fostering a sense of responsibility and independence in your teen.
  • High-Stake Topics: Navigate crucial conversations about sex, money, peer influence, drugs, and other pressing issues with sensitivity and clarity.
  • Handling Hiccups: Learn the importance of choosing battles wisely, addressing rule-breaking without straining the relationship, and encouraging responsibility.
  • Breaking Free from Expectations: Understand the significance of allowing teens to forge their own path, even if it diverges from the dreams you've envisioned for them. In doing so, you cultivate resilience, self-confidence, and a strong sense of self-worth in them.

Consider the hypothetical scenario of a daughter choosing a non-conventional career path. How you react and support her choice can profoundly impact her self-esteem, aspirations, and your mutual relationship. By nurturing her dreams, even if they diverge from yours, you signal trust in her judgment, fostering her growth as an empowered, confident individual.

Moreover, with the influx of external influences from peers, media, and the digital world, today's teens face pressures that are markedly different from those of previous generations. Equip yourself with the insights and tools necessary to bridge this generation gap and address contemporary challenges.

While the teenage journey is inevitably filled with ups and downs, our course aims to equip you with the skills, understanding, and resilience needed to make these years rewarding for both you and your teen. Embark on this enlightening journey with us, where we'll share real-life case studies, offer expert advice, and provide interactive exercises to help you craft a beautiful tapestry of memories with your budding adult.

In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, ensuring that you and your teen emerge from these years with a fortified bond and enriched memories is paramount. Enroll today and transform the turbulent teenage tide into a harmonious dance of understanding, growth, and lasting connection.

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  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
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  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.79 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(230 votes)

Lesson 1. Handling Teen Rebellion: Strategies for Modern Parents

Navigating teen years involves understanding youthful rebellion as part of identity formation, acknowledging parental influence wanes but embracing consistency in discipline. This phase demands patience, with a focus on open dialogue and modeling emotional resilience to fortify lifelong skills in teenagers. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. The Teen Years: An Insightful Exploration

Understanding the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence involves fostering open communication to help build emotional intelligence and resilience. Encouraging teenagers to express their feelings freely contributes to better decision-making and conflict resolution skills while navigating new social dynamics. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Instilling Values in the Digital Age: A Parental Guide

Families enhance value reinforcement when they establish open, trusting environments that encourage expressive autonomy and critical thinking among teenagers. By valuing respectful conversations and modeling desired behavior, parents build a supportive platform for ethical maturity and resilience. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Rules & Consequences Redefined

Structured rules around safety and respect, when communicated clearly, nurture respectful, responsible behavior, providing an educational blueprint for ethical development. By engaging in open dialogue about these rules, parents ensure the rationale is understood, transforming authority into empathetic guidance. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Decoding Teen Language for Better Connections

Social media’s influence on teen language and behavior is immense, making parental understanding of these platforms vital for meaningful interactions. By embracing their interests, parents can bridge gaps, enhancing dialogue and reinforcing support. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Teen Success: Beyond Grades

Balancing academic and extracurricular pursuits cultivates emotional intelligence and academic proficiency, ensuring holistic development. Tailored parental support and realistic goal-setting enhance this equilibrium, supporting mental well-being and individual growth. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Parenting Adolescents: Fostering Resilience and Empathy

The digital era transforms bullying into a relentless threat requiring parental awareness of cyber-safety and legal protections, ensuring teens navigate online safely. Supporting teenagers involves equipping them with tools for self-advocacy and building confidence to address bullying, fostering environments of open communication. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: 8900201aa52929zz.png
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. The Parental Role in Teen Dating and Safety

Encouraging self-reflection and independence in teens promotes resilience and self-worth, helping them resist peer pressure. Supporting interests outside of relationships fosters personal growth and cultivates unique attributes and accomplishments. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Financial Dynamics of Raising Teens

To counter the financial demands of adolescent years, families can encourage teen employment to cover extra expenses and acquire practical money skills. Engagement in shared financial learning experiences helps teens grasp budgeting, saving, and planning for future financial decisions. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Rape Culture and Its Impact on Teens

Though parents often worry about their daughters being victims of assault, both young men and women can fall prey to abuse, making it crucial to equip teenagers with tools for minimizing risk and trusting their instincts. Importantly, parents must understand that no victim is ever to blame, and they have a responsibility to support and believe their children if victimization occurs. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Review 7 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Navigating Teenage Curiosity: Safe Approaches to Alcohol and Drugs

Empowering teenagers involves more than setting rules; it requires community engagement where parents, schools, and organizations collaborate to build confidence and leadership skills. This collective approach equips teens to navigate the world safely, enhancing their decision-making abilities and promoting positive growth. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. Embracing Diversity: Parenting Strategies for Neurodiverse and LGBTQA+ Youth

Understanding autism involves recognizing challenges in social interaction and communication, as well as appreciating these children's unique perspectives and strengths. Through advocacy, collaboration, and support networks, parents can empower children with autism to excel and thrive in inclusive communities. 45 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What do you think about this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
157
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe child development, the teen years.
  • Summarize teaching virtues and instilling values.
  • Identify rules and consequences.
  • Describe communication techniques when dealing with teenagers.
  • Summarize how to convey and encourage academic success in teenagers.
  • Recognize friendship, bullying, and socialization in teenagers.
  • Describe ways of approaching and dealing with dating and sexuality in teenagers.
  • Summarize work and money matters for teenagers.
  • Describe some methods of addressing sexual assault with teenagers.
  • Identify teenage issues with drinking, drugs, and gangs.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: How to Live with a Teenager
Course Number: 8900201
Lessons Rating: 4.79 / 5 Stars (230 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: December 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.3 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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