Our second session was dedicated to  Understanding and Communicating with Your Child or Teen.

What a great series of workshops we just wrapped up! Our amazing Dr. Çisem Gürel PhD and Ronnie Kendall, an experienced youth counsellor, led some really engaging sessions where parents came together to tackle the everyday challenges of raising kids and teens.

What Happened: Parents dove into real conversations about setting boundaries that actually work, handling those inevitable family conflicts, and finding ways to truly connect with their children—no matter what age or stage they’re at. The best part? Everyone was sharing their own struggles and learning from each other’s experiences.

What Parents Took Home: Lots of practical tips and strategies that parents could actually use right away! From dealing with everyday parenting moments to navigating the trickier teenage years, everyone left with tools they felt confident about trying at home.

The Community Connection: It was wonderful to see parents realize they’re definitely not alone in their parenting challenges. The room was full of honest conversations, shared laughs, and those “oh, you deal with that too?” moments that make all the difference.

A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us and shared so openly, and of course to our fantastic facilitators who made it all happen. We’re already planning our next workshop series, so keep an eye out for what’s coming next!

Another successful community gathering brought to you by the International Almere Community.