Child Development and Parenting

Conversations for Grown-Ups

Mothers of Sons

Wednesday, February 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

A parent talk just for mothers of sons facilitated by Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations. This parent talk gives moms a unique opportunity to explore their relationship with their son while answering some of the questions around their son’s physical, emotional, social development. Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations, will be joined by Peter Metzger, MD, a pediatrician with Pediatrics Northwest in Tacoma.

This event is for grown-ups: parents and adults who support and teach preteens and teens only (not with children).

Dads of Daughters

Wednesday, March 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dads! There is nothing quite like being a dad of a daughter. Becoming more aware of what your preteen/teen daughter is experiencing physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively will give you tools to support and communicate more confidently. Enjoy this unique opportunity to gather and ask questions.

Julie Metzger, RN, MN, will bring her 30-plus years of experience working with families of girls to the conversation in this popular parent talk.

This event is for grown-ups: parents and adults who support and teach preteens and teens only (not with children).

Staying Close While Standing Back

Tuesday, April 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For parents of preteens and teens looking for new ideas on everyday conversations with their children.

Conversations are the building blocks within a family to share ideas, sharpen our edges, build trust, problem-solve, gather information, argue our point and share our stories. Family conversations can be intense and heated or spoken in whispers – they can last seconds or days – and end with a slammed door, a sigh, or a hug. Each one shapes part of who we are as a family and as individuals. Julie Metzger will give parents an opportunity to consider strategies to strengthen family communication with adolescents.

This event is for grown-ups: parents and adults who support and teach preteens and teens only (not with children).