Parenting Workshops

The following workshops are designed to help parents better understand and support the social and emotional wellbeing of their children. Sessions can be offered individually or combined to create a tailored experience that meets the needs of your parent community.

  • Understanding Child Development

    Explore key developmental stages and what to expect socially, emotionally, and cognitively as your child grows. 

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  • Building Strong Relationships

    Learn practical strategies to foster trust, connection, and a secure bond with your child through everyday interactions and intentional presence.

    A child and an adult holding hands while walking outdoors, with the child holding a pair of red scissors in their other hand.

  • Effective Communication at Every Age

    Develop age-appropriate communication skills that help children feel heard, understood, and supported from early childhood through adolescence. 

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  • Supporting Children with Anxiety

    Learn how to recognize signs of anxiety and provide tools and reassurance to help children cope with big emotions. 

    A young woman and a young boy sitting on a gray couch in a modern living room. The woman appears concerned or upset while reaching out to the boy, who is leaning forward with his head down. The room has colorful geometric wall art, plants, and a wooden shelf with decorative items.

  • Understanding Learning Differences

    Gain knowledge about common learning challenges and how to create supportive environments that help every child succeed. 

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  • Navigating Bullying

    Build awareness of bullying dynamics and discover ways to support, empower, and advocate for your child. 

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Book a Workshop 
Sample Itinerary

  • Workshop participants introduce themselves.

  • Char will present the chosen topic/topics.

  • There will be an opportunity for a break after the presentation and before we get into the Q&A. The host can decide if they would like to provide refreshments.

  • Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions which Char will answer to the group.

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People sitting in chairs attentively listening in a bright room with large windows. 
Meet your instructor

Char Siddon

Char is a lifelong educator with a passion for fostering resilient, emotionally healthy kids. Known for her calm, encouraging presence, she is driven to support parents in navigating the emotional realities of raising children today.

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  • "I thought everything was excellent. Each and every slide was valuable and powerful, and there was no “fluff”. Char was engaging, personal, and she moved at a great pace!"

    Parent and Workshop Attendee

  • "I really do think all parents should take this [parenting workshop]. Thank you for putting on and your time, it was valuable info and definitely makes me a better parent. I hope we can do more!!!"

    Parent and Workshop Attendee