This course will reinforce the same parenting skills learnt in the Parenting Children course, while also dealing with the more difficult situations met in the teen years. Because it is so important to reinforce skills being learnt, it is recommended that parents of teenagers experience the Parenting Children sessions first (though this is not essential). The course will give parents of teenagers the skills to deal with the more difficult situations met in the teen years and help them to relate to their teenagers. The course covers:• Where do I start - connecting with your teenagers; understanding the adolescent changes; why teenagers misbehave; parenting styles• When listening helps – learning to listen; stages of active listening• What encourages teens – training to be responsible; self-esteem and raising confident teenagers.• Managing conflict – stages of dealing with problems; steps for managing conflict; dealing with abuse and criticism• Teenagers and discipline – do teenagers need boundaries; choices and consequences; dealing with serious problems; saying no