The Friend

Monterssori Training for Parents having Children Ages 12 to 18 Years

Course Info:

This course for parents helps them in understanding the intrinsic needs of their children as they pass through the turbulent adolescent period and provides valuable knowledge on fulfilling those needs in the most natural way alienating them away from the harmful perils that is usually encountered during this period of life. The parent should realize that the role as an intellect transforms into that of a friend when their children reach 12 years of age and adapt themselves to perfectly embrace the moment with comfort.

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Course Metrics:

  • Type:Parenting Training
  • Theory:400 Hours
  • Practicum:200 Hours
  • Course Span:6 Months
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Course Details

What the Course Offers to You
Adolescent Foundations Sessions: 120 hours | Follow-up Sessions: 80 hours Max.
OverviewTopics
Understanding the Third Plane (12–18)
  • Physical growth & hormonal shifts
  • Cognitive leaps: abstract thought, metacognition
  • Social re-orientation toward peers
  • Identity exploration & purpose seeking
Brain Development & Decision Pathways
  • Teen neurobiology & pre-frontal cortex
  • Risk-reward circuitry & sleep cycles
  • Nutrition for the developing brain
  • Stress, hormones & executive function
Parent Role Transformation: Intellect ➜ Friend
  • Active listening & Socratic dialogue
  • Negotiating boundaries vs. rules
  • Trust-building rituals
  • Modeling authenticity
Communication & Emotional Literacy
  • Non-violent communication
  • Naming big feelings
  • Family meetings & circle dialog
  • Conflict mediation skills
Digital Life & Media Literacy
  • Screen-time hygiene
  • Social-media ethics & self-image
  • Cyber-safety & digital footprints
  • Healthy online communities
Well-Being & Stress Management
  • Spotting depression & anxiety
  • Mindfulness, breathwork, exercise
  • Peer pressure & substance-abuse prevention
  • When to seek professional help
Sexuality, Identity & Healthy Relationships
  • Puberty review & consent
  • Gender identity & orientation respect
  • Friendship & romance
  • Values-based decisions
Meaningful Work & Economic Independence
  • Montessori production-and-exchange
  • Micro-enterprise projects
  • Time-management coaching
  • Career exploration & internships
Guided Practice & Observation: 80 hours | Follow-up Sessions: 40 hours Max.
OverviewTopics
Home Environment for Adolescents
  • Study & work zones
  • Privacy & trust
  • Device docking stations
Observation & Reflection Tools
  • Daily field notes & mood journals
  • Weekly check-ins
  • Self-assessment wheels
Mentorship & Peer Networks
  • Connecting to positive adult mentors
  • Healthy peer circles
  • Community clubs & resources
Advanced Workshops: 80 hours | Follow-up Sessions: 40 hours Max.
OverviewTopics
College & Vocational Path Planning
  • Goal setting & timelines
  • Financial literacy & scholarships
  • Gap-year vs. direct-college paths
Travel & Expedition Learning
  • Safe local trips
  • Service learning abroad
  • Reflection journals
Entrepreneurial & Creative Projects
  • Business-plan basics
  • Maker-space at home
  • Teen showcase & pitch night
Month – 1
ActivityObjectivePeriod & Frequency
Values MappingClarify family & teen values90 min session × 2
Dialogue JournalingOpen written communication10 min × 3/week
Digital Baseline CheckAudit screen habitsOne evening
Sleep & Nutrition ResetAlign routinesDaily tracker (2 weeks)
Observation Journal StartupBegin parent notes5 min nightly
Month – 2
ActivityObjectivePeriod & Frequency
Digital Detox WeekendReset tech habits48-hr weekend
Screen-Time AgreementCo-create tech rules60 min + revisions
Career Interest SurveyLaunch vocation explorationSurvey + debrief
Mindfulness PracticeStress-reduction tools5 min daily
Study-Space RedesignOptimize work zoneHalf-day project
Month – 3
ActivityObjectivePeriod & Frequency
Shadow-a-ProfessionalCareer exposure1 workday + reflection
Family Budget ChallengeFinancial literacyWeekly meeting
Service Project PlanningCivic engagement2 planning sessions
Strengths AssessmentIdentify talentsOnline inventory
Conflict-Resolution LabMediation skills90 min role-play
Month – 4
ActivityObjectivePeriod & Frequency
Outdoor ExpeditionResilience & teamworkWeekend camp
Service SprintComplete projectOne full day
Healthy Relationship SeminarConsent & boundaries2-hr session
Collaborative Meal PlanNutrition & budgetingWeekly dinner plan
Peer Mentorship Meet-upSupport circles60 min
Month – 5
ActivityObjectivePeriod & Frequency
Parent-Teen RetreatDeepen bondOvernight trip
Portfolio SessionsRecord achievements90 min weekly
College/Vocational ResearchGather info2 evenings
Micro-Enterprise StartupEntrepreneurshipLaunch + weekly
Stress Toolkit ExpansionNew coping skillsDaily 10 min
Month – 6
ActivityObjectivePeriod & Frequency
Capstone ShowcasePresent portfolio3 rehearsals
Mock InterviewsBuild confidence2 panels
Community CelebrationAcknowledge growth3-hr event
Reflection & Goal-SettingPost-course plan90 min
Course Feedback SurveyEvaluate impact30 min online
Course Delivery
  • Direct Classes
  • Contact Seminars
  • Presentations
  • Reading Sessions
  • Guided Group Discussion
  • Information Packets
  • Knowledge Pills
  • Webcasts
  • Workshops
  • Expert Lectures
Reflective Practices
  • Class Notes
  • Projects
  • Mind Maps
  • Journals
  • Assignments
  • Training Scrolls
  • Presentations
  • Quiz Sessions

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