Learn how our adolescent's brain develops and how it affects their behaviour - Physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.    

Hosted by

Amanda Graham MSc

Duration, Date and Time

1 hour

2 September 2026

12h30 -13h30

What You’ll Learn 

·       Gain clear insight into how the adolescent brain grows-and why it drives the behaviours we see every day in our adolescents. 

·       Understand the key stages of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development to help parents and caregivers understand what's happening beneath the surface. 

·       How a teenager’s typical changes in their brain influence decision-making, mood, motivation, and relationships.

·       Practical tools to respond with confidence and support your teen more effectively.

This Webinar Includes

·       1 hour webinar

·       Full recording to access any time

·       10 Top Toolbox Tips to help immediately

·       Practical real-life examples given

·       Hear what other parents are experiencing 

·       Ask questions anonymously 

Webinar content

·       Introduction

·       What Is Adolescence

·       The Adolescent Brain: An Overview

·       Physical Development and Puberty

·       Sleep, Energy, and the Teenage Body

·       Cognitive Development: How Teens Think

·       The Prefrontal Cortex and Decision-Making

·       Emotional Development in Adolescence

·       Emotional Regulation and Mental Health

·       Social Development and Peer Relationships

·       Identity, Self-Esteem, and Independence

·       Family Relationships During Adolescence

·       Supporting Healthy Family Communication

·       Risk-Taking Behaviour: Why It Happens

·       Building Resilience in Adolescents

·       When to Seek Additional Support

·       The Importance of a Parental “Toolbox” and
Community Support

·       Key Takeaways for Parents/Carers of Adolescents

·       Next Steps

·       About This Series: Parenting Adolescents

Requirements

There are no pre-requisites or required skills to attend this webinar, parents to attend as they are to learn.

Description

Adolescence is one of the most misunderstood and challenging stages of human development. It is often described as a time of mood swings, risk-taking, conflict, and emotional intensity. For parents and caregivers, it can feel like the child they once knew has suddenly been replaced by someone unpredictable and distant. However, adolescence is not a period of “going wrong.” It is a period of rapid growth, rewiring, and adaptation.

This webinar will explain:

·       What is happening inside the adolescent brain

·       How physical changes affect emotions and behaviour

·       Why teens think, feel, and act differently

·       How family relationships are influenced during this stage

·       How adults can respond in ways that support healthy development

After you have attended this first webinar in the PA series, you should:

1.     Feel more informed, confident, and less alone when navigating the challenges of adolescence

2.     Understand how the adolescent brain develops and why certain behaviours occur

3.     Respond with empathy rather than frustration, reducing conflict at home

4.     Strengthen connection and relationships within the family

5.     Communicate more effectively and calmly with adolescents

6.     Set healthy, developmentally appropriate boundaries

7.     Support adolescents in building resilience, emotional well-being, and independence

8.     Recognise and care for their own needs as parents during this demanding stage

Who This Course is For

·       For parents of adolescents seeking helpful advice when conversations and family relationships are becoming difficuly.

·       For parents needing easily accessible, immediate advice and support that can give you the skills, confidence, and perspective to reconnect with your teen and feel calm and capable again.

·       For parents worried they are doing something wrong and losing their teens trust.

·       For parents who want to re-open communication, feel calmer/confident and create a more supportive home.

·       For parents who want consistent boundaries that are kind and handle emotional talks with empathy and firmness. 

·       For parents wanting quick conflict-reducing steps with visible progress without big time cost. 

·       For parents wanting a structured roadmap, practical scripts and confidence in difficult conversations. 

·       For parents who want to stay connected, support independence, reduce conflict and worry.