West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education

This session is designed for parents seeking effective strategies to navigate the challenges of raising teenagers. Participants will gain essential skills and tools to address common issues, fostering better decision-making in their teens, while promoting respectful communication. This session emphasizes calm responses to disrespectful behavior, encourages cooperative household contributions without the need for nagging, and provides guidance on establishing fair and comprehensible limits. Join us to empower your parenting approach and enhance your relationship with your adolescent. Class led by Stepping Stone Family Services.

The holidays are right around the corner. Is your elementary-aged child asking for their first phone or new technology? This class will equip parents with the tools to navigate technology safely. Focus areas include: Online privacy Cyberbullying Digital distractions Red flag behaviors online Inappropriate images online Online manipulation Artificial intelligence This class uses research based materials from netsmartzkids.org. Class led by Jodi Tschudin, Youth Justice Initiative (YJI). ***Instructor Bio*** As a mother of four, Jodi Tschudin is passionate about keeping youth safe online. Jodi has over a decade of experience working at Apple. She uses her expert technical skills to mentor young people at TechConnect WDM.