Reach & Teach

In this day and age we need more information on healthy brain development
in children and the important difference it can make. We need more
information on how adolescent brain development may influence a teen
mom's ability to parent. We need more resources for staff working with this
unique population so their efforts are both effective and fun.

That is why we have developed a one day seminar for parent educators,
social workers, case managers, and any adult who works with adolescent
moms.

Learning Objectives

To create a full understanding of brain development.
To develop an awareness of the impact of early experiences have on
learning, behavior, and relationships throughout life.
To gain insights on how to use knowledge of brain development to
better understand and connect with teen parents.
To gain insights to enhance current practices based on an
understanding of how the brain works.

Each participant will receive an information packet that includes copies of the
power point presentation, resources and references.

Reach & Teach Adolescent Moms

An Exciting Seminar on Brain Development for
People who work with Adolescent Moms.

Early Brain Development

Most people do not realize all that impacts the physical development
years old. The development in those preschool years has an impact
lives.

Through this interactive presentation participants will learn how early
experiences affect the development of the four major areas of the
the adolescent parent and the child through better understanding of
the adolescent parent and the child through better understanding of
the brain, will also be gained through this training.

Adolescent Brain Development

Participants will be given information on the development of the
prefrontal cortex, the very powerful limbic system, the urges of the
Research on adolescent brain development is a growing field.
risk-reward circuit, and the thinking areas that are still developing during
adolescence.

In addition, information on the latest statistics on adolescent moms in
Wisconsin compared to the nation will be provided. Special emphasis will
be placed on the challenges that this population may be facing do to
their age and stage of brain development.

Through the use of two case studies, participants will discuss the
information they learned about early brain development and adolescent
brains in regards to their work.