Looking for a powerful way to support the parents of teens and preteens in your community? Moving Traditions’ Curricular Program for 8th-12th Grade Parents offers a ready‑to‑go solution that helps families feel connected, supported, and seen during some of the most transformative years of adolescence.
We’ve created dynamic, plug‑and‑play sessions—completely free—that you can use anytime. These sessions help you:
- Re‑engage parents after the B‑Mitzvah moment
- Strengthen your role as a trusted resource for families
- Show how Jewish wisdom and community can guide parents through the teen years
Whether parents are seeking guidance, craving connection, or simply trying to understand their rapidly changing teens, these sessions offer meaningful tools and conversations that make a real impact.
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Want to bring Curricular Program for 8th-12th Grade Parents to your institution? Contact Moving Traditions to learn how we can support your organization.
Parent Sessions
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Risky Business: How Parents Can Help Teens Make Good Choices | In this session, we explore messages teens receive about risks and courage from media, society, and Judaism, as well as the developmental and evolutionary aspects of taking risk. Parents consider where they want to draw the line between acceptable or unacceptable risk-taking behaviors and reflect on how they might help their teens make thoughtful, healthy, and safe decisions. |
| Demystifying Teen Language on Gender | This session aims to educate parents about the significance of language in affirming teen identities. It provides tools for parents to initiate meaningful conversations about identity with their teens, including sensitive topics. The program also explores the connection between Jewish and gender identity, a core aspect of their teen education approach, emphasizing personal growth, connections, and social justice. Additionally, it connects parents with resources and experts in LGBTQ+ advocacy and mental health support, highlighting partner organizations in this field. |
| Antisemitism and Teen Wellbeing | Parents will explore their own feelings and experiences so they can be more available and prepared for discussions with teens. We introduce a social and emotional approach to helping teens respond to antisemitism as a component of wellbeing. We will help parents understand a few core different approaches to antisemitism and provide tools to support teens in being able to do this for themselves. Finally, parents will be equipped to talk about and identify four of the most common false and destructive antisemitic tropes. |
| Knowing Your Limits: How to Talk to Your Teens About Boundaries & Consent | Parents will explore the concept of personal space and reflect on how that plays out with their teens. They will practice navigating the basic elements of positive, physical connection. Parents will reflect on their roles and experiences to better help their teens in setting boundaries while they practice communicating and setting boundaries. |
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