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Smart Choices: Parenting for Success
As a parent myself, I understand that we all strive to do our best for our children. As a cognitive neuroscientist, our brains are uniquely shaped by our experiences and the environments we have encountered, whether positive or negative (J. DeCarli). This also applies to us as parents. Often, our responses to parenting situations are influenced by our past experiences, inherited behaviors, and the traditions we have grown up with, impacting how we interact with our children. Children learn from our actions, behaviors, and the environments we create for them. As a cognitive neuroscientist, equipping parents with the knowledge of how adult and teen brains develop, along with practical behavioral tools, can significantly enhance parenting practices. By understanding brain development, parents can model positive behaviors and create a nurturing environment, ultimately reducing adolescent risk behaviors and supporting their children's growth. |
By attending Smart Choices: Parenting for Success, as a parent, you will:
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1. Learn the difference between the Adult and Teen BrainGain a better understanding on the neurological differences between adults and adolescents. This knowledge will help you see your child's behavior in a new light, allowing you to appreciate how teens make decisions before and during adolescence from a scientific perspective, with easy educational approaches. This helps you know how to respond to improve communication and direction for your child.
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2. Understand the Stages of AdolescenceLearn about the stages and complexities of adolescent development and uncover the challenges and transformations your child will face. Learn effective ways to promote healthy communication and build resilience during this crucial stage of growth.
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3. Learn about Adolescent BehaviorParticipate in expert-led sessions that explore the psychological, environmental, and neurological factors shaping decision-making, risk-taking, and peer influence in adolescents. Gain practical tools to respond to challenging behaviors with empathy and understanding.
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4. Build stronger Parent-Child and Teen ConnectionsStrengthen your communication and relationship with your child or teen by learning the skills designed for their specific developmental needs. Discover how to nurture trust, respect, and mutual understanding, creating a resilient and supportive relationship.
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5. Become Empowered as a Parent and Resource for your ChildLearn to guide your child or teen towards success and minimize risky behavior. Equip yourself with neuroscience-backed strategies and effective parenting techniques that steer your child or teen away from risky choices and toward a bright future full of promise. Depart our retreat feeling empowered, inspired, and ready with the necessary skills to confidently embark on the transformative journey of parenthood with clarity.
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Who is this retreat for?
Each program is designed for a specific stage of parenting.
Program 1: For new and expecting parents.
Program 2: For parents with school-aged children.
Program 3: For parents with middle through high school children.
Program 1: For new and expecting parents.
Program 2: For parents with school-aged children.
Program 3: For parents with middle through high school children.
Where is the retreat located?
The primary location is in southern California. However, we also have customized planned locations available throughout the United States.
The Smart Choices: Parenting for Success retreat is an all-inclusive weekend retreat that begins on a Friday evening through Sunday late afternoon. For the southern California location, it is hosted at Rankin Ranch, one of the oldest and largest family-owned ranches in California, located just 2.5-hour drive north of Los Angeles. The emphasis of the retreat is to engage you with the Parenting For Success curricula on the inner workings of the adolescent brain and behavior, it is also uniquely located at Rankin Ranch as part of our educational modules, providing a unique, relaxing, and memorable setting. Rankin Ranch is a 160-year-old, family-owned for six-generation, 35,000-acre, California cattle and guest ranch located in the beautiful valley called Walker’s Basin. It is located deep in the heart of California’s Tehachapi Mountains, filled with California Oak trees, at the southern end of Sequoia National Forest.
The Smart Choices: Parenting for Success retreat is an all-inclusive weekend retreat that begins on a Friday evening through Sunday late afternoon. For the southern California location, it is hosted at Rankin Ranch, one of the oldest and largest family-owned ranches in California, located just 2.5-hour drive north of Los Angeles. The emphasis of the retreat is to engage you with the Parenting For Success curricula on the inner workings of the adolescent brain and behavior, it is also uniquely located at Rankin Ranch as part of our educational modules, providing a unique, relaxing, and memorable setting. Rankin Ranch is a 160-year-old, family-owned for six-generation, 35,000-acre, California cattle and guest ranch located in the beautiful valley called Walker’s Basin. It is located deep in the heart of California’s Tehachapi Mountains, filled with California Oak trees, at the southern end of Sequoia National Forest.
What is the retreat based on?
The Smart Choices: Parenting for Success curricula is a neuroscience-based program that includes several Neuroscience-Based Models, part of a Cognitive-Based Integrative (CBI) program. The CBI program was established by, and owned by, PublicHealthBehaviorSolutions.com, with evidence-based research in part of a neuroscience research study at the University of Southern California.
How to get more information or sign up?
Your child’s future is too precious to leave to chance. Take the proactive step today to invest in their well-being and prepare yourself to set them on a path to success. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now for our upcoming Smart Choices: Parenting for Success retreat and embark on a journey of growth, connection, and empowerment.
Contact us at 323-491-6197 for questions or to secure your reservation today.
Contact us at 323-491-6197 for questions or to secure your reservation today.
