An Expert's Survival Guide to Parenting Teens & Tweens

Parenting expert Joani Geltman, MSW, will help parents navigate the challenges of parenting teens and tweens on Saturday, May 7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at First Parish Church in Stow.

Geltman will present an evening of useful, “been there” information that helps everyone take away strategies for dealing with tweens and teens. The presentation will cover a broad range of issues parents face, with a focus on teen anxiety and stress in today's culture. Adults will learn what teens are feeling and thinking and what developmental factors are involved.

Says local parent Peter Sherman, “. . . I was blown away by her presentation and immediately bought a copy of (her book) to bring home. . . Very down to earth, great insights and advice, and lots of humor - which you need for dealing with your teen!”

Geltman is the author of “A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids About Sexting, Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out,” which Publishers Weekly says “…gives parents the ammunition, information, and permission to meet these parenting challenges with open eyes and firm resolve.”

Coffee and desserts will be served during the first half hour. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door or through www.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more information, contact Michelle Cote at stow.dre@verizon.net. FPC is located at 353 Great Road, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.