Parent & Guardian Workshops

Syntero offers a free virtual workshop series that provides practical strategies for parents and guardians to support students throughout the school year.

To participate, simply visit tinyurl.com/Syntero-ParentWorkshops on the scheduled date of each webinar. Parents, guardians and caregivers may participate in as many or as few workshops as desired. Participation in Syntero’s Virtual Parent Workshop Series is limited to and intended for parents, guardians, grandparents and caregivers of students who are currently enrolled in school; grades K-12. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view past recordings.

Click here to download our 2023 workshop flyer.

Mental Health 101: Introduction to and Understanding Mental Health in Children and Adolescents

Tuesday, February 7th – 6:30-7:30 pm

Parents and caregivers will be introduced to common mental health diagnoses as well as gain a better understanding of how to recognize common warning signs and symptoms. Learn more about what to do if you suspect your child is struggling, and how to connect them with the appropriate resources. Click here to download the workshop flyer.

Mental Health 201: Practical Skills for Supporting Your Student

Tuesday, April 18th – 6:30-7:30 pm

This workshop builds off of the “Introduction to Understanding Mental Health in Children and Adolescents” workshop, but is open to all. Participants will learn more about mental health signs and the impact of mental health on students, review key information about the brain, learn practical skills for supporting your student, and understand strategies for being an “Ask-able Caregiver.” Click here to download the workshop flyer.

Past Recordings

Setting Boundaries with Adolescents in the Age of Social Media - November 2022

Syntero clinicians help caregivers understand the importance of setting in-person and online boundaries with their adolescents, and teach strategies to effectively communicate and maintain those boundaries.. Click here to watch the recording or select the following video.

How to Talk with Kids About Traumatic Events - October 2022

Have you ever had a moment when a child asks you a question and all you can think is “what do I say to that”? These moments happen more often than we think and can feel overwhelming. This is especially true after they experience or hear about scary events happening to others. Children may have questions we aren’t sure how to answer or find themselves scared about what happens next. Join us to learn tips for talking with children after traumatic events. Click here to watch the recording or select the following video.

Parenting Miniseries: How to Identify Mental Health Concerns in Your Child

Click here to listen to the podcast segment from Syntero Speaks.

Parenting Miniseries: Discussing Healthy Choices, Consent and Other Important Topics with Your Child

Click here to listen to the podcast segment from Syntero Speaks.

Parenting Miniseries: How to Creatively Engage Your Kids and Teens

Click here to listen to the podcast segment from Syntero Speaks.

Parenting Miniseries: How Much Is Too Much? Excessive Screen Time and Gaming

Click here to listen to the podcast segment from Syntero Speaks.

K-12 Parent Webinars

Click here to view past parent and guardian recordings from the past few years.