Region 9 to host conference to bridge gap between parents, teens
On Saturday, March 1, Region 9 will host Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Getting to Know Your Teen, a parent and family engagement conference at 301 Loop 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Stop, Collaborate, and Listen will offer information on teen mental health, social media and technology, relationships, substance use and more. However, parent-family engagement specialist Sheri Booker said a real selling point is that much of the advice comes from the teens themselves.
'We have an opening session at 10 o'clock where we actually interview students in different school settings, from middle school and high school, and they have advice for parents,' Booker said.
In addition to advice from teens, parents will be able to learn about community resources and hear from experts such as school resources officers, law officers, licensed professional counselors, and more. Melissa Burnheimer, school safety lead, said there is something to learn for everyone.
'Things are just so different now, and we have such a wide range of topics. I think there's gonna be something for everyone, no matter what your teen might be struggling with,' Burnheimer said.
While this event is free, Region 9 asks that you RSVP online. For more information, please contact Book or Burnheimer at 940-322-6928.
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