YWCA Parent Awareness empowers families through free programs and community conversations throughout the year that support the healthy development of children and teens, and help parents and caregivers navigate the many stages of childhood, adolescence, and family life. For more than 20 years, we’ve partnered with local experts and organizations to offer timely, practical guidance on topics that matter most to today’s families, including:
Executive Functioning
Learn practical strategies to help children and teens develop organization, planning, time management, and self-regulation skills that support success at home and in school.
Disordered Eating
Gain a deeper understanding of the warning signs of disordered eating, how to foster a positive relationship with food and body image, and when to seek additional support.
Worry Is Not Love
Explore the difference between healthy concern and anxiety-driven parenting, and learn how to support children's independence while managing your own worries.
Healthy Teen Relationships
Learn how to help teens recognize the foundations of healthy relationships, identify red flags, and navigate dating, friendships, and peer dynamics with confidence.
Early Literacy
Discover simple, effective ways to build language, reading, and communication skills from an early age and support lifelong learning.
College Prep
Hear from experts about navigating the college planning process, supporting student well-being, and preparing families for the transition to higher education.
Boundary Setting
Learn how establishing healthy boundaries can strengthen relationships, promote resilience, and help children and teens develop confidence and self-advocacy skills.
Puberty & Development
Gain age-appropriate guidance for talking with children about physical, emotional, and social changes and supporting them through adolescence.
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
Build your understanding of gender identity and sexual orientation while learning practical ways to create affirming, supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Substance Abuse Prevention
Learn about current trends in substance use, warning signs to watch for, and proactive steps families can take to reduce risk and encourage healthy decision-making.
Digital Safety
Explore strategies for helping children and teens navigate social media, online gaming, technology use, and digital citizenship safely and responsibly.
And More...
Please reach out to Sara Mirsky membership@ywcadn.org with questions or if you are interested in partnering with YWCA Parent Awareness team.