Seminar on raising confident and resilient kids
Come along to this FREE seminar from The Parenting Place to be equipped and encouraged on your parenting journey. The primary years can be a difficult time for our children but given the opportunity and support from school and home, kids can learn to develop resilience.
This talk sheds light on the struggles that can hold our kids back, as well as parenting tools to make the most of character-growth moments.
Date: Thursday 12th March 2026.
Time: 7 to 8.30pm.
Location: Home Foundation Office | Kia Koa Te Whenua (1 Kairua Road, Hornby).
Come along to this relatable and inspiring talk with Sheridan Eketone and Pio Terei that offers the injection of hope parents need to raise kids who are happy, confident and resilient - both now and into their future.
Find out more about this seminar on raising confident and resilient kids, including how to register (Humanitix). This talk is supported by Sentinel Homes Christchurch.
About the speakers
Sheridan Eketone is passionate about shaping the hearts of the next generation through great parenting. Mum of four teenagers, Sheridan is grateful to her own tamariki for teaching her the importance of connection when it comes to raising confident and resilient kids. Sheridan works as a presenter and facilitator trainer for Parenting Place and is also a Parent Coach. A warm, relatable and enthusiastic communicator, Sheridan empowers parents to be the best they can be.
Pio Terei MNZM is a much–loved television personality and proud dad. Pio has been part of the Parenting Place whānau since 2002, presenting his Parenting with Pio show and playing a lead role in the development of the Building Awesome Whānau parenting course. Using his trademark humour and relatable stories, Pio delivers short, snappy and memorable tips that resonate and encourage parents, cheering them on in all they do. Of Ngā Puhi and Te Rarawa descent, Pio’s passion for New Zealand is deep–seated.