About this Event
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Growing up doesn't happen on a schedule, and neither does figuring out how to parent through it. You want to give them room to grow, but between morning battles, missing assignments, and screen-time negotiations, you're stretched thin.
Maybe...
● You get "fine" when you ask about their day, then hear them laughing on the phone with friends minutes later.
● Every morning you're the alarm clock, the reminder app, and the lost-and-found. By the time they're out the door, you've lost your cool and everyone's running on empty.
● You've reminded them about the same assignment five times, found it unfinished at 11pm, and wondered if it's ADHD, or if you have it too.
● Their schedule is busier than yours, with no time left.
● Senior year is coming fast, and you're not sure whether they're ready to let go, or whether you are.
● And somewhere in there, you're still trying to manage your own job, life, and sanity.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and this hour is for you.
What to expect
This isn't a lecture. It's an open conversation with other parents, guided by Nayan Suryavanshi, LSW and Kaci Mial, M.Ed. of Therapy Story and shaped by your questions. Anonymous question cards will be available. You'll leave with a few go-to ways to get more than "fine," a clearer sense of when to worry, and some new local parents in your corner.
What we'll talk about
● Big emotions: Why they go from "fine" to slamming doors, how to respond, and when moodiness is a sign of something more.
● Staying connected: What gets them talking, staying calm when they push your buttons, and repairing when you don't.
● ADHD: How it shows up in teens and adults, and how it affects school, work, and family life.
● School and social pressure: Friendships, grades, college apps, or no motivation at all, and how to protect their well-being through it.
● Social media and AI: Screen time, peer pressure, and the AI chatbots teens are turning to.
● Getting ready for what's next: Building independence now so life after high school feels within reach.
● Knowing when to get more support: When tools are enough, when it's time for more help, and what teen or family therapy actually looks like.
Important info:
🗺️ Getting here: Put “Lackawanna Station” or the Montclair location of Popeye’s in the GPS to get to the correct entrance. Using “RecRoom” or “1 Lackawanna Plaza” will send you to a weird side entrance.
🚗 Parking: Use the lots at 1 Lackawanna Plaza (our front entrance) or 227 Bloomfield Ave (our rear entrance) . Download the HONK app or scan a QR code on-site to pay ($2.50/hr) and avoid a ticket. First 45 minutes are free.
♿️ Accessibility:Lackawanna Station is an ADA accessible building with no stairs to navigate. We have a single-room, non-gender-specific restroom inside RecRoom, and there are 2 more inside the station.
📍Once You’re Inside: We’re the first door on the right when you come into the main entrance at 1 Lackawanna Plaza.
- Posted In: Free event, Workshops
Event venue & nearby stays
RecRoom, 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, United States
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