Upcoming ConnectedParent Seminars
Screens and the Developing Brain
Understanding how modern technology shapes children’s learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
Screens are part of everyday life – yet many parents feel uncertain about how much is too much, how screens affect sleep and attention, and what children’s developing brains truly need.
This 90-minute online seminar, hosted on Zoom, explores the science of brain development and the impact of screens and sleep on children’s emotional regulation, learning, and behaviour. We are honoured to host neurologist, Dr Palesa Motjuwadi as our main guest speaker.
Format & access:
Live Zoom seminar (90min and Includes a Q&A session)
- Date: 15 April 2026, 18:00
- Guest Speaker: Dr Palesa Motjuwadi
To enrol: All participants are required to complete a short consent form before attending the seminar. Complete the consent form HERE
The Teen Brain and Social Media
Staying connected while raising independent, resilient adolescents in the age os Social Media
Parenting a teenager can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating independence, emotional changes, and the powerful influence of social media.
This 90-minute online Zoom seminar aims to help parents understand how social media interacts with the developing teenage brain. Parents will gain insight into why teens engage with phones and online platforms the way they do, and how to respond with stronger connection and clear, healthy boundaries.
Format & access:
Live Zoom seminar (90min and Includes a Q&A session)
- Date: TBA (May 2026)
- Guest Speakers: TBA
To enrol: All participants are required to complete a short consent form before attending the seminar. Complete the consent form HERE
Discipline: Legal and Emotional Implications
Legal and Emotional Implications
Understanding how discipline shapes children’s development, and what the law says parents should know
Discipline is one of the most challenging parts of parenting today. Many parents want to guide their children well, yet feel uncertain about what is legally appropriate and what supports healthy emotional development.
This 90-minute online seminar, hosted on Zoom, explores discipline from both a legal and developmental perspective. Together with a legal professional, we will unpack the current legal framework around discipline in South Africa while also exploring the why and how of parent-child connection during discipline.
Format & access:
Live Zoom seminar (90min and Includes a Q&A session)
- Date: TBC (July 2026)
- Guest Speaker: Mr Lubabalo Jayiya (MLLB)
To enrol: All participants are required to complete a short consent form before attending the seminar. Complete the consent form HERE
Building Deep and Lasting Connection
Understanding the role of parent-child connection in children’s overall development.
Some parents may find that the pressures of daily life, behaviour challenges, and growing independence can make connection feel difficult to maintain.
This 90-minute online seminar, hosted on Zoom, explores the importance of connection in parenting and how it shapes children’s behaviour, emotional regulation, and sense of security. Together with a Clinical Psychologist, we will explore the science of attachment and practical ways parents can strengthen connection in everyday interactions.
Format & access:
Live Zoom seminar (90min and Includes a Q&A session)
- Date: TBC (September 2026)
- Guest Speaker: TBC
To enrol: All participants are required to complete a short consent form before attending the seminar. Complete the consent form HERE
