The Office of Youth Ministry - Parents

Wednesday Wisdom

Sr. M. Consolata Crews FSGM — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:56:48 -0500

Start: Jul 30 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Jul 30 2008 - 9:00pm

The Office of Laity and Family Life presents Wednesday Wisdom Speaker Series

Anyone who has had a teenager in their lives know there are many challenges and special joys to parenting them through their transition to adulthood. Tonight Margaret Bommarito will present, Keeping Your Sanity While Parenting Your Teen, to help parents of teens and "tweens" cope with the many changes, challenges and new experiences to come.

Each Wednesday Wisdom includes a presentation, time for small group discussion and the opportunity to ask questions. The registration fee is $5 and is payable at the door, however, advance registration is strongly encouarged. Call 314.792.7183 to register or for more information.

Location

Cardinal Rigali Center

20 Archbishop May Dr.

St. Louis, MO, 63119

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Parent Resource: Dads and Their Daughters

Sr. M. Dolorosa — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:32:29 -0500

Zenit recently interviewed Meg Meeker, the author of "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know." In the interview, Meeker talks about how dads have more of an effect on their daughter's lives than they may ever know. Many self-esteem issues along with depression, and sexual activity of girls have been linked to fathers who have not played a supportive role in their daughter's lives. The way a father treats his daughter is a strong indicator of how the girl will relate to men the rest of her life.

Mirror Mirror

Sr. M. Dolorosa — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:15:04 -0500

We know how difficult it is to be a parent these days, especially one who is trying to raise a child in the faith. Are you looking for ways to reach out to your teens but feel disconnected from their world? The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding has some great resources. Mirror Mirror is their latest article, which addresses the messages your teens are receiving today about their body image, value and self-worth.

Parent Network of Catholic High Schools Presents:Teen Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and the Importance of Chastity

Sr. M. Dolorosa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:46:04 -0500

Start: Mar 4 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Mar 4 2008 - 9:00pm

Speaker: Dr. Bob Bergamini, Pediatric Oncologist, St. John’s Mercy
Heather Gallagher Vento, Co-Author of A Case for Chastity

For more information, visit www.parentnetworkstl.org

Parent Network of Catholic High Schools Presents: You’re a Better Parent Than You Think”

Sr. M. Dolorosa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:42:38 -0500

Start: Feb 7 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Feb 7 2008 - 9:00pm

Speaker: Dr. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ray offers helpful strategy and advice to parents in their efforts to navigate and enjoy the teen years.

For more information, visit www.parentnetworkstl.org

Parent Network of Catholic High Schools Presents: Internet Safety What Every Parent Needs to Know

Sr. M. Dolorosa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:35:56 -0500

Start: Oct 4 2007 - 7:00pm

End: Oct 4 2007 - 9:00pm

Lt. Joe Laramie, Director of the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will be speaking.

Please join us for an informative session on the internet and keeping our teenage children safe while using it. Lt. Laramie works with law enforcement officers throughout the United States to protect children from online criminal activity. He will discuss the current social networking websites like MySpace and FaceBook. Lt. Laramie regularly speaks in the St. Louis area to parents, teens, and grade school children about the appropriate use of the internet. His presentation will specifically address the concerns of parents about internet safety.

For more information, visit www.parentnetworkstl.org

Keeping parents informed

Sr. M. Dolorosa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:57:50 -0500

Are you a parent looking for a great resource on raising Catholic teens? There's a great resource closer than you may think, right here in our archdiocese. The Parent Network of Catholic High Schools in St. Louis is designed to help parents with the challenges of raising Catholic teens in today's world. Parent Network offers programs to inform and educate parents about current social issues and pressures children face during their adolescent years. They strive to keep themselves informed in order to keep you informed. They provide programs on issues that parents face. Here's a schedule of their upcoming programs.

Internet Dangers

Dan Thraen — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:25:12 -0500

One of the attractions of the Internet is personal safety derived from relative anonymity. Unfortunately, this same anonymity can be similarly dangerous in the hands of a predator. A teen doesn't always know with whom he or she is interacting. Teens may think they know, but unless it's a school friend, a relative or someone they've met in person, they really can't be sure. Often parents think of pedophiles as having access to children out on the playground and other public places, but without being smart about internet usage, teens can actually be interacting on their home computers with adults who pretend to be other teens. Here are five ways to protect your children from internet strangers.

Also, for a funny yet startling real skit on the dangers of anonymous users on the internet, check out this SNL skit .

40 Ways in 40 Days

Dan Thraen — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:18:52 -0500

If you are a parent with kids and you are looking for things to do (or not do) this Lenten Season then look no further. This news article has 40 ways to care and share with those you may know or don't know. Check it out!

Parents: Texas Governor's Cheap Shot at Teenage Girls

Dan Thraen — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:28:45 -0500

Parents of young teenage girls beware!

The Governor in Texas (Perry) wants to 'take a shot' at your sixth grade daughter and he is evoking his executive power to do it. This is not your typical “cheap shot” either; this one could allow the state to go against your parental, religious or medical wishes. If this becomes the norm in Texas it could become the norm throughout the United States.

Mom...I'm Bored

Dan Thraen — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:51:13 -0500

Are you tired of hearing “Mom, I’m bored”? And you are not sure how to cure this chronic adolescent/teenage problem? Well, look no further because Dr Ray has great advice for parents to help them fight the “boredom blues”. Check it out!

Parents: Curfews - War or Peace?

Dan Thraen — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:57:16 -0500

Are you a parent struggling with your teen’s tardiness at curfew time? Are you looking for new guidelines to negotiate with your teenager? Then look no further because the doctor is in! Check out Dr. Ray Guarendi’s website .

Porn is Norm? Fighting it at Home

Dan Thraen — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:38:28 -0500

Truth be told, we live in a sex saturated culture. Sex sells! Look no further than a billboard, tv show or the internet. It is all a click away. So what is parent to do? Well, porn does not need to be the norm in your everyday life. The following article gives great tips on how to protect you and your family from this evil. Check it out! http://www.cpyu.org/Page.aspx?id=219124

"Letting Go: Teaching Teens Independence"

stlyouth — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:02:43 -0500

Start: Mar 6 2007 - 7:00pm

End: Mar 6 2007 - 9:00pm

Date/Time: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 7:00pm

Location: Ursuline Academy

Speaker: Karen Coburn, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Students and Associate Dean for the Freshman Transition at Washington University

For more information check out www.ParentNetworkStL.org

Sponosored by Parent Network

Parent Network of Catholic High Schools

The Parent Network of Catholic High Schools (PNCHS), founded in 1990, is an association of members from archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools in the St. Louis area. It is dedicated to promoting family wellness and Christian family values through education and mutual support. Representatives from the schools meet monthly as a Parent Network Board to share ideas and strategies for better parenting. The Board plans events and prints material to support parents in their effort to deal with teen issues. Topics presented can range from communicating with teens, teenage drinking, drug abuse, and unchaperoned social events, including Spring Break trips, to chastity and spirituality. In addition, some schools have their own smaller Parent Network associations.

The Parent Network of Catholic High Schools prints a Resource Booklet and offers these booklets to member schools (of PNCHS) at cost. Each participating area school then distributes this booklet free of charge to its parents. PNCHS also offers two or three presentations each year to parents in the St. Louis area. All parents are welcome.

Location

Ursuline Academy

341 S. Sappington Rd.

St. Louis, MO, 63122

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"Risky Business" - A Parent's Guide to Managing Teen Behavior

stlyouth — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:53:59 -0500

Start: Jan 17 2007 - 7:00pm

End: Jan 17 2007 - 9:00pm

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Location: Visitation Acadamy
Speaker: James Schieffer, CCP Counselor, Chaminade

For more information please check out www.ParentNetworkStL.org

Parent Network of Catholic High Schools

Location

Visitation Academy

3020 N. Ballas Road

St. Louis, MO, 63130

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Generation Next

stlyouth — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:14:58 -0500

They have been named Generation Next. 16-25 year olds, a generation that is very educated, in debt, and seemingly becoming more and more conservative. PBS is taking a good look at this generation. Join them as they explore the young people of our country, and learn more about what has made them the individuals that they are today.

Parent Network Invites You

stlyouth — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:05:26 -0500

Parent Network of Catholic High Schools invites parents of teenagers to join us for an informative session from Dr. Scott Trail, M.D. on the pressures our teenagers endure in pursuit of what they perceive to be the perfect body. This event is Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Louis University High School. Our speaker for this evening is Dr. Scott Trail, Board Certified Pediatrician and Psychiatrist. More information about this event and the Parent Network can be found at our website: www.parentnetworkstl.org

Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves

Sr. M. Consolata Crews FSGM — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:13:22 -0500

We all experience anger every once in awhile. But are you a parent with an angry child day in and day out? Check out this article on Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves by Linda Lebelle and other resources on how to deal with anger in teens.

Love and... responsibility?

Joel Stein — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 12:18:26 -0500

“It is routinely pointed out that about half of all marriages end in divorce. But what is not often discussed is the other half of the equation: the marriages that don’t break up. Are those marriages thriving? Do married couples that stay together feel truly close to one another? Do they achieve true, lasting, personal intimacy?”

Read more of this great article from Next Wave Faithful about the awesome gift of love and our response-ability of self-giving.

The Role of Father as Family Protector

Joel Stein — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

In an age of same-sex “marriages” and children having “two mommies,” the meaning of fatherhood has become blurred for many. James Stenson, educator and author of parenting books, including “Father, the Family Protector” (Scepter), clearly sees men’s irreplaceable and imperative role in their marriages and families. Read this article to learn about the different ways men are protectors, and how they uniquely contribute to the development of their sons and daughters.

The Casual Sex Revolution

stlyouth — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

“A 38-year-old father sits in his office and ponders how our culture has drifted so far from its moral moorings: ‘I have a 14-year-old daughter and the world she is growing up in scares me. I hear all this stuff about the number of kids having sex and the growing number of teens involved in oral sex and I can’t believe what’s going on. Things have changed so quickly and I can’t figure out why.’ Like many other parents, today’s youth culture leaves one confused and concerned about the new casual sex revolution. What in the world is going on?” Learn more here.

Meet the Millennials

stlyouth — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 23:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what defines the teens of this generation? Check out this article on What Parents and Youth Workers Need to Know About the Millennial Generation - Insight into the emerging generation to find out more!

Body Image

stlyouth — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:00:00 -0500

The mass media constantly bombards us with images of what beauty is. Young girls, especially teenaged girls, sometimes never feel like they are pretty enough. As if dealing with the media is sometimes difficult enough, mothers can put additional pressure on their daughters to match up to society’s standard of beauty. Read more about how you as a mother can help your daughter build confidence, have a positive Body Image, and help her to realize the beauty that she truly is.

Cleanfilms.com

stlyouth — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:00:00 -0500

Ever watched a movie and thought to your self: the movie was great, but why did they have to throw in that unnecessary sex, language, and violence? Well now you can watch a great movie and be free from the smut. Cleanfilms.com is great place to rent and buy movies that have been edited to the PG level. Whether your in the mood for “Ace Ventura Pet Detective” or “Saving Private Ryan,” Cleanfilms.com has the clean flick for you.

"You Wanna Take This Online?"

stlyouth — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 23:00:00 -0500

Ahhhh.. The Internet. A fabulous way to get information at the click of a button, a wonderful tool for keeping in tough via e-mail, the best way to get a great bargain, and the easiest new way to pick on someone.

In today’s world many teens spend hours a week online, but what are they doing? As parents we need to be aware of the things that our children are looking at, the people that our children are talking to, and what our children are talking about.

Cyber bullying has become very popular, especially among young teenaged girls. Read more about this in TIME magazines article “You Wanna Take This Online”

“You Wanna Take This Online” is a small part of a huge report called “Being 13”a great article on todays young teens.

The Importance of a Father in the Home

stlyouth — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 23:00:00 -0500

Where have all the fathers gone? Whether the mother is single or the father works all the time, there are many families with nonexistent fathers. Our society has changed the expectations of men to the point where they sometimes inadequately fulfill their role in their children’s lives. These children are left broken and hurt, with no guidance for their spiritual, physical, and emotional growth. Yet, there is hope for those who are fatherless physically and spiritually. Amanda Lynn Geesey explains in The Importance of a Father in the Home.

Hidden pain

stlyouth — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:00:00 -0500

Many young people today deal with hurt by what is called “cutting.” Learn more about what to look for in this article.

BB's, Bullets, and Innocence Lost

stlyouth — Thu, 26 May 2005 23:00:00 -0500

“Paper bulls’-eyes and tin cans were no longer satisfying. Without really discussing it, Todd and I silently headed to the woods knowing that it was time to “graduate” to a new level of excitement by shooting at moving targets. Once in the woods and out of the sight of adult eyes, we passed his BB gun back and forth, alternating shots. Finally, Todd pumped up the gun, took careful aim into a tree, and pulled the trigger. A bloodied bird fell to the ground near our feet. We knelt over the bird and cried like babies as we watched it die. Guilty and shocked, we both ran home to confess our crime and seek solace in the arms of our mothers.”

Read more of BB’s, Bullets, and Innocence Lost by Walt Mueller to explore the virus of violence present in the media experiences of young people today, and learn how to begin answering this problem in concrete ways that will help them regain their innocence.

There's a Virus in the Air

stlyouth — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:00:00 -0500

It’s no wonder that many of the school shootings over the past several years were caused by young people saturated in a culture of violence. In There’s a Virus in the Air, Walt Mueller takes a look at this “virus” which goes uncured in most homes, and invites parents to take an active role in monitoring the sources of input which are infecting their children. There is still time to teach the words, “turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it” (Psalm 34:14).

Time to Connect with Your Teens

stlyouth — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Parents play the most important role in the development of their children. And, according to a recent study, much of this development gravitates around the closeness of the parents to the children’s lives. Take a look at this article, Time to Connect with Your Teens for more information on the study and and for a few practical tips for encouraging that closeness.