Maryfield College

Part 2 of the Building Healthy Friendships Series from the National Parents Council

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Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce another round of information sessions from National Parents Council.

Following on from Part 1 of our RSE three part programme where we looked at how we can support children to make and sustain healthy relationships and friendships, now in Part 2 we look at active listening skills and how we use those skills to build our relationships and support conversations with our young people.

This session is ideally suited to parents who have completed part 1 but will also provide useful information and advice as a stand alone session.

Register now to find out how developing communication skills will help build your relationship and support conversations with your young person.


Event Details:

  • Dates: Monday, 6th October to Friday, 10th October 2025
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: Free

 

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Session Highlights:

  • Learn how to truly listen and respond to your teenager.
  • Develop skills that foster stronger relationships.
  • Enhance communication to support your young persons emotional well-being.

 

How to Register: Spots are limited, and we encourage you to register early to secure your place. Simply click on the link below and choose the session that best fits your schedule. 

https://forms.office.com/e/SmfNrgGV8e

 

 

Session Schedule:

  • Monday 6th: 10am/ 7:30pm
  • Tuesday 7th: 10am / 7:30pm
  • Wednesday 8th: 10am / 7:30pm
  • Thursday 9th: 10am / 7:30pm
  • Friday 10th: 10am

 

Looking Ahead:  Stay tuned for Part 3 of our series, where we will delve deeper into active listening skills and integrating meaningful conversations into your daily interactions with your young person.

 

 

  • Part 3: Making ‘The Big Talk’ Many Small Talks (Week starting 13th October 2025)

 These follow-up sessions are designed to build on what you learn here, providing a comprehensive toolkit for supporting your young persons relational development.  

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to play a proactive role in your young persons social development. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing valuable strategies that will help your child build and maintain positive relationships.

Please also find below some links which you may find helpful on this topic.

https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-parents/resources/booklets/making-the-big-talk-many-small-talks-13-to-18.pdf

 

https://ncca.ie/en/resources/sphe-presentation-for-parents-and-guardians/

Warm regards,

National Parents Council