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Why Choose Us

Choosing LERU Parent Workshops for your parent community is a great investment in comprehensive, evidence-based support tailored to diverse needs. Our workshops, led by experienced professionals, cover child development, academic success, social-emotional learning, and mental health, offering practical strategies that parents can immediately implement. We provide specialized sessions for elementary, middle, and high school stages, ensuring targeted support for each developmental phase. Our inclusive environment fosters community and active participation, empowering parents through personal development sessions to enhance their skills and confidence. With dedicated workshops for children with disabilities, mental health challenges, and a special focus on fathers, LERU ensures all parents receive the support they need. Emphasizing mental health education and practical tools, our workshops have a proven track record of improving parenting skills, communication, and family dynamics. Join the LERU community to make a positive impact on your parent community today.

Elementary and Middle School Edition

Our Modules Include:

Component 1 – Focuses on individual growth and self-reflection for parents who seek to develop their nurturing skills.

Component 2 – Focuses on developing social, emotional, and structural supports for families who struggle with developing coping mechanisms in the home.

Component 3 – Focuses on mental health & wellness for families & children

Component 4 – Focuses on providing support services for the parent with children diagnosed with disabilities.

Connected Parent Series

Focus: Helping parents understand their children’s developmental stages, perspectives, and fostering effective communication.

The Connected Parent Series offers workshops that help parents connect with their children, understand their developmental needs, and create a nurturing environment. This series provides strategies to enhance communication, manage behavioral issues, and support emotional growth in children.

Workshops Include:

Understanding Child Development: What to Expect
Effective Communication with Young Children
Building Positive Relationships with Your Children
Managing Childhood Anxiety and Fears
Promoting Positive Behavior and Discipline Strategies
Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Growth
Encouraging Creativity and Play
Healthy Screen Time Habits
Fostering Independence in Children
Navigating Social Relationships and Peer Pressure
Understanding and Supporting Children with Special Needs
Creating a Positive Home Learning Environment
Helping Your Child Set and Achieve Goals
Developing a Growth Mindset in Children
Balancing Academics and Extracurricular Activities

Academic Success Series

Focus: Supporting parents in fostering academic excellence and a love for learning in their children.

These workshops provide parents with the tools and strategies needed to support their children’s academic journey. From creating effective study habits to understanding educational milestones, parents will learn how to nurture a love for learning and ensure academic success.

Workshops Include:

Building Strong Study Habits
Understanding and Supporting Homework Routines
Encouraging a Love for Reading and Literacy Skills
Math Made Fun: Engaging Children in Mathematics
Supporting Science and STEM Learning at Home
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style
Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
Preparing for Standardized Tests
Creating a Homework-Friendly Environment
Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Fostering a Love for History and Social Studies
Incorporating Arts and Creativity into Learning
Understanding Educational Milestones and Expectations
Motivating Your Child to Learn

Social-Emotional Learning Series

Focus: Strategies to enhance parents’ awareness of their children’s social, emotional, and mental needs.

The Social-Emotional Learning Series equips parents with the knowledge and skills to support their children’s social and emotional development. Through practical strategies and a deep understanding of SEL components, parents will be better equipped to nurture a positive home environment that aligns with their children’s emotional and academic needs.

Workshops Include:

The Basics of Social-Emotional Learning
Building Emotional Intelligence in Children
Helping Children Manage Their Emotions
Fostering Empathy and Compassion
Conflict Resolution Skills for Children
Building Resilience in Young Children
Developing Positive Self-Esteem and Confidence
Managing Stress and Anxiety in Children
Encouraging Positive Peer Relationships
SEL Strategies for Children with Special Needs
Understanding and Addressing Bullying
Promoting a Positive Mindset in Children
Creating a Supportive Home Environment
The Role of Play in Emotional Development
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Kids

Mental Health and Wellness Series

Focus: Understanding and supporting children’s mental health, addressing stigma, and promoting positive habits.

The Mental Health and Wellness Series provides parents with the tools to identify and address their children’s mental health needs. By breaking down the stigma associated with mental health and promoting positive habits, this series aims to equip parents with strategies to support their children’s well-being and foster a mentally healthy family environment.

Workshops Include:

Identifying Mental Health Issues in Children
Addressing the Stigma of Mental Health
When and How to Seek Support for Your Child
Developing a Mental Health Toolkit for Parents
Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation for Parents
Promoting Positive Mental Health Habits
Supporting Children Through Anxiety and Depression
The Impact of Nutrition and Exercise on Mental Health
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues
Effective Communication for Discussing Mental Health with Children

Knowing Your Rights Series

Focus: Legal rights and advocacy for children with disabilities in school settings.

Navigating the educational system for children with disabilities can be complex. The Knowing Your Rights Series equips parents with the knowledge to advocate for their children’s legal rights and necessary accommodations in school, ensuring a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Workshops Include:

Understanding Your Child’s Legal Rights in School
Navigating the IEP and 504 Plans
Advocating for Your Child’s Needs
Securing Accommodations in School
Building Self-Advocacy Skills for Children
Transitioning Supports from Elementary to Middle School
Understanding Special Education Services
Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities
Working with School Staff to Support Your Child
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment

Personal Development Series (Parents)

Focus: Empowering parents to pursue personal, social, professional, and financial growth.

The “Being the Best You” series focuses on helping parents rediscover who they are and achieve their personal and professional goals. These workshops empower parents to enhance their lives in various aspects, from building better relationships to managing finances effectively.

Workshops Include:

Awakening the Passion in Your Life
Being Accountable in Work and Life
Becoming a Better Listener
Bringing Out the Best in You
Building Trust with Your Children
The Confident You
Effective Communication
How to Get the Things You Want and Need
Receiving Criticism and Making It Work for You
Difficult Conversations: Learning to Say “No”
Resiliency: Bouncing Back After Setbacks
Goal Setting for Personal and Professional Success
10 Strategies for Improving Your Finances
What Every Adult Should Know: Managing Holiday Debt
Finance 101: Creating Generational Wealth
Time Management and Productivity Hacks
Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Fathers Series

Focus: Addressing the unique challenges and roles of fathers in supporting their children.

The Fathers Series provides targeted support for fathers, addressing the unique challenges they face in raising children. This series emphasizes the importance of the father-child relationship and offers practical strategies for effective communication, emotional support, and active involvement in their children’s lives.

Workshops Include:

The Role of Fathers in Child Development
Building a Strong Father-Child Relationship
Effective Communication for Fathers
Balancing Work and Family Life
Mentoring and Guiding Your Child
Understanding and Managing Your Mental Health
Fathers and Discipline: Setting Boundaries with Love
Encouraging Academic and Extracurricular Success
Navigating the Challenges of Modern Fatherhood
Fathers as Role Models: Leading by Example
Your Mistakes Does Not Define You

High School Edition

Our Modules Include:

Components 1: Focuses on individual growth and self-reflection for parents who seek to develop their nurturing skills.

Component 2: Focuses on developing social, emotional, and structural supports for families who struggle with developing coping mechanisms in the home.

Component 3: Focuses on mental health & wellness for families & children

Component 4: Focuses on providing support services for the parent with children diagnosed with disabilities.

Connected Parent Series

Focus: Helping parents understand their teens’ perspectives, teenage brain, and creating healthy communication lines.

The Connected Parent Series offers insightful workshops designed to bridge the gap between parents and their teenagers. Parents will gain a deeper understanding of their teens’ viewpoints, learn about the teenage brain, and develop effective communication strategies for tough conversations. This series aims to foster a healthy, supportive relationship that encourages open dialogue and mutual respect.

Workshops Include:

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Teenager
Planning, Prioritizing, and Efficiency: Time Management for Teens
The Power of Calm: Preventing and Treating Trauma
Teens and Domestic Violence
The Power of Positive Relationships
The Resilient Teen
What to Expect as Teens Transition to Young Adulthood
Communicating the Tough Stuff to Your Teens: Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, and Peer Pressure
Helping Your Teens Set Smart Goals for the Future
Preparing Students to be Successful in College and Beyond
Preparing Students with Disabilities for the Real World
The Mentally Healthy Teen
Self-Exploration: Understanding Teen Sexuality
Understanding and Fighting Through Procrastination
Understanding Sexual Identity
Navigating Social Media and Online Safety
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence in Teens

College Preparation Series

Focus: Helping parents support their teens in the transition from high school to college.

Transitioning from high school to college can be daunting for both parents and students. LERU’s College Preparation Workshops provide parents with the essential tools and information needed to guide their teens through this critical process. From understanding college applications to securing financial aid, these workshops ensure parents are equipped to support their teens every step of the way.

Workshops Include:

The College Process
Understanding & Applying for College
Students with Disabilities: Understanding Your Child’s Rights and Finding the Best College Fit
FAFSA Process
The Dos and Don’ts of Scholarship Writing
Planning for College
Dos and Don’ts of Student Loans
The Career-Ready Teen: When College is Not an Option
Paying for College: Finding Scholarships
Personal Finance Basics for Teens
Credit Cards 101 for College Students
Resume Writing
Financial Aid and Grants for Undocumented Students
Navigating the College Admissions Process
College Life: What to Expect and How to Thrive

Social-Emotional Learning Series

Focus: Strategies and techniques to enhance parents’ awareness of their children’s social, emotional, and mental needs.

The Social-Emotional Learning Series empowers parents with the knowledge and skills to support their children’s emotional and social development. Through practical strategies and a deep understanding of SEL components, parents will be better equipped to nurture a positive home environment that aligns with their children’s emotional and academic needs.

Workshops Include:

The Practical Side of Social-Emotional Learning: Bridging the Gap Between School and Home
Understanding and De-Escalating Negative Behaviors at Home Effectively (SEL Model)
Social Emotional Learning and the Impact on Student Academic Performance
The Resilient and Mentally Balanced Teen
SEL and Students with Disabilities
The Five Love Languages: Teens
Developing Empathy and Compassion in Teens
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills for Teens
Stress Reduction Techniques for Families

Mental Health and Wellness Series

Focus: Understanding and supporting teen mental health, addressing stigma, and developing a mental health toolkit.

The Mental Health and Wellness Series provides parents with the tools to identify and address their teens’ mental health needs. By breaking down the stigma associated with mental health and promoting positive habits, this series aims to equip parents with strategies to support their teens’ well-being and foster a mentally healthy family environment.

Workshops Include:

Identifying Teen Mental Health Issues
Addressing the Stigma of Mental Health
When and How to Seek Support for Your Teen
Developing a Mental Health Toolkit for Parents
Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation for Parents
Promoting Positive Mental Health Habits
Supporting Teens Through Anxiety and Depression
The Impact of Nutrition and Exercise on Mental Health
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide
Effective Communication for Discussing Mental Health with Teens

Knowing Your Rights Series

Focus: Legal rights and advocacy for teens with disabilities transitioning to college.

Navigating the transition from high school to college for teens with disabilities can be complex. The Knowing Your Rights Edition equips parents with the knowledge to advocate for their teens’ legal rights and necessary accommodations in college, ensuring a smooth and supportive transition.

Workshops Include:

Understanding Your Teen’s Legal Rights in College
Transitioning Supports from High School to College
Advocating for Your Teen’s Needs
Is College the Right Option for Your Teen?
Navigating the IEP and 504 Plans
Securing Accommodations in College
Building Self-Advocacy Skills for Teens

Personal Development Series (Parents)

Focus: Empowering parents to pursue personal, social, professional, and financial growth.

Workshops Include:

Awakening the Passion in Your Life
Being Accountable in Work and Life
Becoming a Better Listener
Bringing Out the Best in You
Building Trust with Your Teens
The Confident You
Effective Communication
How to Get the Things You Want and Need
Receiving Criticism and Making It Work for You
Difficult Conversations: Learning to Say “No”
Resiliency: Bouncing Back After Setbacks
Goal Setting for Personal and Professional Success
10 Strategies for Improving Your Finances
What Every Adult Should Know: Managing Holiday Debt
Finance 101: Creating Generational Wealth
Time Management and Productivity Hacks
Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Fathers Series

Focus: Addressing the unique challenges and roles of fathers in supporting their teens.

The Fathers Series provides targeted support for fathers, addressing the unique challenges they face in raising teenagers. This series emphasizes the importance of the father-teen relationship and offers practical strategies for effective communication, emotional support, and active involvement in their teens’ lives.

Workshops Include: