Come along to Greenhouse Training Ground, to receive training by Christian Women, for Christian Women.

Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 August, 7.45-9.15pm

Essential Conversations with Kids and Teens - Emma Argall

We’re all increasingly aware that we need to be talking to young people about sex, consent, porn and a whole host of other things that sound pretty stressful, to be honest.

These conversations, though necessary, seem incredibly complicated and very high-stakes. What if we don’t feel equipped? How do we work out what we want to say? Isn’t it going to be super awkward?

Emma has spent the last twenty years pushing through the awkward and grappling with these conundrums with the high school students she teaches and with younger kids in her own parenting. In this four week course, she hopes to inspire and empower parents and significant adults to wade into these tricky spaces and have these essential conversations with the young people we love and care for.

This particular course is for women only, but not just for mums! Mums, carers, grandmas, aunts, family friends, youth leaders and any significant women in the lives of young people are very welcome. Emma will be running this course again September for both parents, men and women, and you can find more information about that instalment here.

About the trainer

Session One - Why do we need to be having these conversations? We will think through the gospel opportunities here, as well as considering the lay of the land for our young people. We'll equip ourselves to communicate a robust big picture of humanness as the foundation for thinking and talking about sex and relationships.

Session Two - What are the challenges and barriers holding us back when it comes to talking to our kids about sex? What might it have meant for us as parents/carers/significant adults to grow up in the shadow of “purity culture”? How can we overcome these barriers? 

Session Three - What do kids need and want from us in this space? This session is all about practical tips for essential conversations with kids from birth to adulthood. 

Session Four - Okay, so how do we do it? Practical scenarios, challenging parenting moments, and plenty of time to ask your questions.

Dates: Wednesdays 7, 14, 21, 28 August

Cost: $100 (or $80 with Greenhouse Member discount - follow this link to get 20% off)