The Teen Years Blueprint: Free Parenting Class
Presenter:
Presenter:
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Date: One Monday Each Month
Time: 12pm-12:30pm Pacific
Location: Zoom
Custom Gift: All attendees will receive a complimentary printable designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, making it easier to implement what you learn right away.
Cost: Free
Spots: 7
What It’s About
Raising a teenager comes with a unique set of joys and challenges—and many parents find themselves unsure of how to stay connected while also supporting growing independence. The Teen Years Blueprint: Strategies to Strengthen Communication, Trust & Connection with Your Teen was created to guide you through this important stage with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
This class focuses on evidence-based strategies that help improve everyday communication, reduce power struggles, and build a relationship rooted in mutual respect. You’ll explore how to shift from reactive moments to intentional conversations, and how to navigate emotional highs and lows with calm, grounded presence.
Topics include how to set healthy boundaries without creating distance, ways to repair after conflict, and tools for encouraging openness even when your teen seems closed off. You’ll also learn how to validate your teen’s emotions while maintaining your role as a supportive guide—not a fixer.
For families parenting neurodiverse teens or those navigating anxiety, defiance, or sibling tension, the strategies covered are adaptable, inclusive, and designed to reflect your child’s strengths. You’ll also gain insight into the developing adolescent brain and how to support executive functioning skills like planning, regulation, and decision-making.
Whether your teen is pulling away, acting out, or simply growing into a new stage of life, this class offers gentle, practical guidance to help you stay emotionally connected. You’ll leave with tools that feel doable, language that builds trust, and approaches that support long-term resilience for both you and your child.
What to Expect
Below is the class outline and what you can expect to learn through attending:
Understanding the Teenage Brain
• Explore how adolescent brain development impacts communication and behavior
• Learn why teens may struggle with emotional regulation and decision-making
• Discover how brain science informs positive parenting techniques
Building Stronger Communication
• Practice specific phrases that open up conversations with teens
• Learn how to respond calmly to emotional outbursts or shutdowns
• Use active listening strategies to help your teen feel seen and heard
Creating Boundaries That Build Trust
• Understand how to set limits without creating conflict
• Explore collaborative boundary-setting that honors your teen’s autonomy
• Learn how to stay consistent with rules while remaining flexible when appropriate
Repairing After Conflict
• Discover how to de-escalate power struggles and reconnect
• Learn steps for effective conflict resolution and emotional repair
• Understand the importance of modeling emotional responsibility and accountability
Parenting With Long-Term Connection in Mind
• Explore the role of connection in long-term emotional health and resilience
• Use everyday moments to strengthen the parent-teen relationship
• Learn how to support your teen’s independence without losing closeness
Who Should Attend
This parenting class is for all parents and educators—including those navigating unique family dynamics or supporting children with diverse needs. The Teen Years Blueprint is designed to be inclusive, supportive, and practical for a wide range of parenting experiences.
Including:
• Parents and caregivers of preteens and teens ages 11–18
• Parents of children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other neurodiverse profiles
• Single parents seeking grounded strategies to stay connected through the teen years
• Blended families working to build trust and shared understanding
• Co-parents looking for consistent, respectful approaches across households
• Educators, school counselors, and youth professionals who support teens and families
My Gift to You
*for attendees only
All attendees will receive a tailored resource designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in a meaningful way. The goal is to provide you with something practical you can take with you and use right away.
Depending on the class topic, your gift may include:
- Printables to support structured routines and positive behavior.
- Behavior charts, reward charts, and sticker charts to encourage cooperation and reinforce good habits.
- Potty training charts to help guide your child through the process with consistency.
- Parenting printables and educational resources designed to promote emotional regulation, communication, and positive discipline.
- Parenting guides with expert-backed strategies to help you navigate common challenges with confidence.
Each gift is intentionally selected to align with the skills and techniques covered in the class, making it easier for you to implement what you’ve learned. Whether it’s a visual tool, structured plan, or step-by-step guide, you’ll walk away with a valuable resource you can start using immediately to create a calmer, more connected home.
About the Presenter
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
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RSVP Information
After you RSVP below, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to attend the class at the scheduled date and time. We try to schedule our classes during typical lunch breaks, so you can join from the comfort of your home, car, or anywhere that fits your schedule, making it easy to participate without disrupting your day.
To ensure a stress-free and private learning experience, your video and audio will remain off throughout the session. At the end of the class, we will host a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions via the chat feature and receive guidance in a comfortable, distraction-free environment.
Please note that this class will be recorded, and by RSVPing, you acknowledge and consent to being part of the recording. The recording may be used for educational purposes, marketing, or future course content. Any chat questions or participant interactions included in the recording will remain anonymous.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jen@alignedfamilies.com. If you’d like to invite a partner, friend, or relative, please forward this link so they can register separately. Each participant will need to RSVP individually to attend the class.
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