Parents

Adolescence is not only a tough time for teens, but also for the adults who help guide them. Parents, we see you – and we are here to support you and your Jewish youth. Moving Traditions programs are proven to help build teen confidence, create lasting circles of support, and build skillsets to help youth make the world a better place.  

Over the last decade, we have seen time and again how youth (and their parents!) benefit from having a safe space where they can speak openly about the issues they care about most, including academic stress, friendship, body image, and peer pressure. In some of our programs, we engage parents together with their children in family education or parent sessions, to foster open dialogue and shared learning. 

Whether you’re a parent of teens or preteens, we have programs to help your child thrive. 

Our Programs

Learn more about our suite of programs and request sample curriculum to get a taste of what our materials include. 

Find a Program

Locate a teen group, B-Mitzvah Family Education Program, or Kulam partner near you. 

Building Safe, Supportive Spaces

Some parents ask: “Why is there such a concern about privacy in the Moving Traditions programs?” 

Over the last decade, we have seen time and again how preteens and teens benefit from having a safe space where they can speak openly – with a mentor, their peers, and their parents – about the issues they care about most, including academic stress, friendship, body image, and peer pressure. 

In their groups and classrooms, participants react to provocative questions and share stories about their own experiences of what it is like to navigate today’s world. 

If your teen speaks with you about their experience, please remember that they should not share personal information about other participants. Rather, encourage them to speak in general terms. If your child does not wish to speak with you in detail about what was discussed, we hope that you’ll respect their desire to keep things private. 

We are thrilled to have the youth in your life (and maybe you, also!) participate in Moving Traditions’ programs. We hope that it will not only be a great social experience, but it will inspire your child’s intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. 

Questions?

Contact Eve Berger, VP of Partnerships or find your local regional director. 

Raising Up Teens

Moving Traditions also offers a series of free webinars throughout each year for parents of Jewish youth. Raising Up Teens programs feature experts tackling a variety of topics, offer relevant Jewish wisdom, and practical resources that you can use to help your teens thrive.