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Many schools are seeing increasing pressure on young people and families right now.

The Breakthrough Parent returns on May 23, now as part of a wider initiative focused on strengthening the wellbeing of young people, families, and communities across Aotearoa.

What began as a one day event is now growing into something more connected, more practical, and more aligned with the realities schools and whānau are navigating every day.

You can view the initiative and event details here:
https://www.thebreakthroughparent.com

At Re Connects, we are a community focused organisation working to strengthen the connection between young people, their families, and the wider systems that support them.

We are currently engaging with the Mental Health Foundation and in conversation with Māori organisations and community initiatives to ensure this work is grounded, relevant, and aligned with best practice in Aotearoa.

This is not just an event. It is part of a growing, community led initiative.

It is part of a broader, growing initiative designed to support families in practical, meaningful ways alongside the work already happening in schools.

This initiative extends beyond the conference and includes:

• Practical parent workshops that build real world skills

• Parent connection circles to reduce isolation and strengthen community

• Family mental health camps focused on strengthening connection, emotional wellbeing, and practical skills within the family system

• Clear pathways to trusted support services for families who need it

At its core, this work is about helping parents better understand what sits underneath behaviour and equipping them with evidence informed ways to respond with confidence, connection, and care.

Many schools are seeing increasing pressure around emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and the impact of social media, with parents often unsure how to respond.

Featuring leading experts

• Dr Rebecca Slykerman, Paediatric Neuropsychologist
• Dr Annette Beautrais, Suicide Prevention Researcher
• Prof Julia Rucklidge, Professor of Clinical Psychology
• Prof Antonia Lyons, Chair in Addiction Research, Hugh Green Foundation

What parents will gain

• Why children’s behaviour can change after illness, injury, or stressful experiences, and what parents can do to support recovery

• How nutrition influences mood, behaviour, and attention, and simple ways to support emotional wellbeing• The real impact of social media on young people’s development, and how parents can support healthier engagement and positive social environments

• What research shows about supporting young people through emotional distress, including recognising when extra support may be helpful, and how to respond effectively

• What helps children recover, adapt, and build resilience, and how this can be strengthened within families and communities

If this feels useful for your parent community, you are very welcome to share it with your whānau.

Online access (live and on demand)
SCHOOL10 → 10% off

View event details here:
https://www.thebreakthroughparent.com/