Heart to Heart: A Seminar on Growing Up for Parents and Kids

 
This informative, humorous and lively discussion of puberty, the opposite sex and growing up sets parents and their pre-teens on a straight course for talking with one another on these very important topics. Join us for a two-part class developed by Julie Metzger, RN and Rob Lehman, MD of "Great Conversations" in the Seattle, WA area. For additional information about the "Heart to Heart" program including a mission statement and goals please visit www.greatconversations.com. 
 
All "Heart to Heart" seminars are held in 2 sessions, on the same day of the week and one week apart. Each weekday evening class is held from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.  We occasionally offer weekend classes on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

We now hold classes in 4 convenient bay area locations: the auditorium on the first floor of LPCH, the LPCH Administrative Office Complex in Menlo Park, the Orchard City Banquet Hall at the Campbell Community Center in Campbell, the Belmont Sports Complex in Belmont. 
Our Parent Tip Sheet and Resource List are available for class preparation. 
 

Register for a class.

 

"A Heart to Heart Seminar: For Girls Only" is for girls 10-12 years of age, and their moms or other adult female resource person.  Each class includes discussions on:

• Physical changes and menstruation
• What girls should know about boys
• Social issues
• How to talk about the experiences of adolescence

Emphasis is on the importance of family as the primary resource and communication between parents and children.
 
"For Girls Only" Class Schedule

All classes listed below will be held in the Packard Children's Hospital Auditorium, 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto.

All classes listed below will be held at the LPCH Administrative Office Complex, 4700 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park.  

• Thursdays, April 26 & May 3

 
All classes listed below will be held at the Belmont Sports Complex and Conference Center, 550 Island Parkway, Belmont.  

• Tuesdays, March 20 & 27, 2012

All classes listed below will be held in the Orchard City Banquet Hall at the Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA.

• Thursdays, February 2 & 9, 2012
• Tuesdays, April 17 & 24

"A Heart to Heart Seminar: For Boys Only" is for boys 10-12 years of age, and their dads or other adult male resource person.  Each class includes discussions on:

• Body changes to expect during puberty
• Myths and facts
• What boys should know about girls
• How to talk about the experiences of adolescence

Emphasis is on the importance of family as the primary resource and communication between parents and children.

"For Boys Only" Class Schedule

All classes listed below will be held in the Packard Children's Hospital Auditorium, 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto. 

All classes listed below will be held at the Belmont Sports Complex and Conference Center, 550 Island Parkway, Belmont.  

• Mondays, April 30 & May 7, 2012
  

All classes listed below will be held in the Orchard City Banquet Hall at the Campbell Community Center, Campbell, CA.

• Tuesdays, May 8 & 15, 2012

Cancelation/Change of Date Policy: Cancelations and changes in class dates made more than 2 weeks in advance of the start date of the class will be refunded in full. Any request for a change of date or cancelation within 2 weeks of the class start date will incur a $25 administrative fee.  To cancel a class or change a class date please call us at 650-724-4601.
 
Do you have Twins or Triplets? We encourage you to bring each child separately honoring their individuality. The class involves some role-playing games where it is helpful to have one-on-one time with each. The fee is per child so it's the same price if you bring them to one class or to two or three.
 
Attention Groups:  Our past experiences and class evaluations have shown us that attending the class as a group has some drawbacks. It is our recommendation that a family attends the class alone or perhaps with one other close family. The Heart to Heart Seminars can be a very powerful and personal experience paving the way for open communication between the adult and preteen child. 
 
For other seminars on adolescence, including the adults only "Dads of Daughters" and "Mothers of Sons" check here.