A virtual workshop on effective parenting was conducted for parents of class IX students on 21st August’2020. School counsellor Dr. Neha Dutt sensitized the parents about goals of effective parenting and the various physical, social and emotional challenges that one goes through during adolescent phase. Strategies to deal with changes during adolescence were discussed and coping mechanisms were explained. Parents were also reinforced to seek immediate professional help if they observe any unusual changes in the behaviour patterns among adolescents and interact with the teachers, coordinators and counsellors to share the same. Importance of monitoring online activities was shared. The workshop ended with an interactive question and answer session wherein the parents asked queries related to academics and behaviour of their teenagers.
