Parent Association
PA Meeting: Please join us for our next Parent Association meeting on Friday, October 10, at 8:30 am in Egan Hall. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and the Admin Team. Come catch up and hear about what’s going on in our community. Agenda will include: Jogathon results, Oktoberfest preparations, and ParentEd Talk series activities. All St. John parents/guardians/caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent Ed Talk: The ParentEd Talk Series continues with Speaker, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, pediatric psychologist, author of “Love the Teen You Have,” and parent coach.
Cracking the Teen Code: Spot Trouble, Build Trust and Stay Connected
- Date: Oct. 23, 2025, noon-1 pm
- Speaker: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
- Sign-up for this Talk: ParentMap.com/lockhart, promo code: STJCATHSCH
Sign-up for the entire series: www.parentmap/talks, promo code: STJCATHSCH
Distinguishing normal teen behavior from mental health issues can be challenging. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart’s ParentEd Talk on Oct. 23 will help parents navigate the complex but potentially rewarding teen years. Talk will cover:
- Identify mental health red flags
- Understand teen behavior
- Learn strategies for building trust and connection
- Recognizing anxiety, depression, and body image issues
- Real-world examples of teen challenges
- Conversation tools for supportive discussions
- Creating an emotionally safe home environment
In case you missed it, watch the recording of last month’s Parent Map’s ParenEd Talk, Simplifying Kids’ Nutrition: Busting Myths and Fueling Healthy Eating with Jennifer Anderson. Use password: edTalks*2526
