What every parent needs to know
One minute they need you, the next you’re the most embarrassing person alive!
On top of the raging hormones and mood swings, our children are pulling away and becoming their own person.
Pushing boundaries seems to be their new favourite hobby and apparently they know everything now!
This is an important part of growing up, but how can we give them the freedom to grow without letting them wander into chaos?
At this event, we’ll give you practical tools to help you come alongside your teen as they try and establish their identity, assert their independence and find their place in the world.
Meet the speakers
Robin Vincent
Robin has a master’s degree in neuroscience and education, and extensive experience supporting families. He has a depth of wisdom on child and brain development, and is the Chief Executive of Care for the Family. He is married to Hannah and they have two young adult children.
Cathy Madavan
Cathy is a popular speaker and author of several books. She has spoken to more than 10,000 parents over the past two decades, sharing helpful insight and some of her most memorable parenting moments. She is married to Mark and they have two young adult daughters.
Also featuring content from Katharine Hill (Care for the Family) and Dr Kate Middleton (Mind and Soul Foundation).
You’ll come away with…
- A better understanding of what’s going on in their brains
- Practical ways to stay connected with your child whilst letting them go
- Strategies to keep your child safe, both in the real world and online
- Increased confidence in how you, and your child, can thrive during this crucial stage in their development
- Bonus content to watch at home to help you with even more specific issues
Book now!
Spring 2026 dates
Tweens and Teens: what every parent needs to know is for you, if you’ve ever:
- Felt disappointed with their attitude
- Wondered ‘where have I gone wrong?’
- Questioned if you’ve got any influence anymore
- Seen unfamiliar and unwanted behaviours
- Noticed their innocence disappearing
Even if you aren’t there yet, we believe you’ll come away from this event with plenty of tools in your back pocket ready for when those days come!
Please note the event is aimed at parents and carers and is not suitable for children – let’s be honest, it’s much easier to talk about how to parent them without them being in the room!
- Super Early Bird tickets are £5
- Early Bird tickets are £6
- Standard tickets are £11
- Groups tickets are £8 each (for groups of 3 or more)
- Bookings are made through Eventbrite
- Alternatively, feel free to call us on 029 2081 0800 and the team would be glad to help you with your booking
- The event will start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.00pm
- Doors open at 7.00pm
- We never want money to stop anyone from accessing our events. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to offer some complimentary tickets. If this would enable you to attend, please contact us at mail@cff.org.uk and we’d love to help.
- Care for the Family is built on Christian principles, but we want our events and resources to be accessible to everyone. This event does not contain any faith specific content.
Every stage of parenting has challenges. But when your child hits those tween and teen years, things can change completely.
One minute you’re singing bedtime songs, or chasing the cutest little giggler around a park, then suddenly, your child is your height (or taller!) and they no longer seem to care about family film nights, day trips, or sticker charts.
Then there are the body changes, raging hormones, and influences from peers and YouTubers to contend with.
While this is all normal, parents and carers are often not prepared enough for the true sense of loss you may feel when your child starts to separate from you and seek increasing independence.
BUT… they still need you. They still need parenting, and even though it might not always feel like it, you are still the biggest influence on their lives.
Without an understanding of the changes happening in them, we can often respond in anger and disappointment, but when we know these changes are expected, we can be on the front foot as parents.
So, if you have questions or you’re just not sure how to get through this next phase, this event is for you!
We value your support and we’d love our events to reach as many families as possible. If you’re able to help us spread the word, we’ve created a number of promotional items which are available to download and share. We would be delighted if you were in a position to do any of the following:
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