Grey-Bruce Kids Spring 2021

FAMILY
RAISING
Teenagers
Guide them in making
the right decisions
By Penetangore Wellness
Picture this metaphor: Your teenager is treading water in the pool. Do you jump
in and rescue them at the first sign of distress? Do you tell them what to do?
Do you wait for them to ask for help or do you let them solve the problem on their
own?
It can be hard to watch our teens navigate the waters of life from the sidelines as we
try to discern how to best support them in reaching their full growth and potential
during this brief and rapidly changing time.
Parenting teens is a fine line between guiding them in the right direction and giving
them autonomy to figure out how the world works for them. Often we parents
guide them from a place of our own hopes and goals, which might not allow them
the opportunity to find their own way and may unintentionally hinder them from
learning the skills they need to be independent for their future.
Ready, set,
let’s go to school!
Are you the parent or caregiver
of a 3 or 4 year
To pre-register for Kindergarten go to:
www.bwdsb.on.ca
Find the contact information for your local school
under the schools tab and email the school.
Please include your name, contact phone number, and the
number of children to be pre-registered.
The school will contact you to arrange a
pre-registration package.
If you have questions,
please call your closest school for more information.
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