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Healthy Relationships Toolkit
Training for Parents
Welcome to CDC's free training for parents and caregivers of adolescents!
Explore interactive lessons, scenarios, and videos of real parents and teens. Learn how you can empower your child to have safe and supportive relationships throughout their lives.
In this training, you will practice healthy communication skills, learn about risks and challenges in adolescence, and help your child navigate their teen years with confidence and support.
Part 1
Parenting in Adolescence
Learn about building strong childhood foundations for healthy adulthood, adolescent changes, teen risks, positive parenting and communication.
Part 2
Talking to Your Teen about Dating & Relationships
Explore healthy and unhealthy relationships, teen dating violence, peer pressure, and navigating conflict with teens.
Ready to Begin the Training?
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Who is this training for?
This training was designed for parents and caregivers of preteens and teens. It’s never too early or too late to learn these skills!
How long does this training take?
Each part takes about 60-90 minutes to complete and can be completed at your own pace from your mobile device or computer. By signing into your existing account or registering before you start the training, you'll be able to pause and return without losing your progress. You can also change devices.
Do I need to register or sign in to complete the training?
If you register or sign in, you will be able to:
- Pause the training and have your progress saved in the menu
- Switch devices and have your progress saved in the menu
- Receive a completion certificate at the end
It is not required to register or sign in, but you will not have the functions above if you continue.
Do I have to take the training all at once?
If you create an account and sign in, your training progress will be saved. You will have the ability to return to the training and pick up where you left off. You can also change devices.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Certificate of Completion
If you are registered and sign in, you will obtain a certificate of completion at the end of the training.
If you opted out of registering or signing in, you will not receive a certificate.
Materials
Click to download the Part 1 Course Materials and Part 2 Course Materials, which include resources and activities that you can use and reference during and after this training.
