We are delighted to host Caroline Black on Monday 11 August at Dio for a Parent Information Evening. This evening aims to seek effective ways to support your daughters to flourish and thrive.
Ticket information for this evening will be sent out in the first week back in Term 3 via EdSmart, so please look out for the invitation coming to your inbox.
See below for more information about the event:
A science-informed session for parents and whānau on connection, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
Adolescence is a time of rapid change—physically, emotionally, and socially—and it can feel as complex for parents and whānau as it does for the young people themselves. In a world where teens are constantly navigating the pressure to achieve, belong, and keep pace—particularly online—how do we support them to move beyond simply coping, and towards deeper connection with themselves and others?
Grounded in contemporary research from Positive Psychology and the science of wellbeing, this session explores how emotional literacy can strengthen the parent-teen relationship, even during moments of tension or withdrawal. Together, we’ll examine the foundations of attuned communication, emotional regulation, and supporting teens to feel secure, connected, and understood—core conditions for healthy adolescent development.
We’ll also explore the evolving impact of social media on teen identity, wellbeing, and relationships, and offer strategies for open, trust-based dialogue that keeps the lines of communication intact—even in a digital-first world.
This is not a prescriptive approach or a search for perfection. It’s an opportunity to strengthen the way we show up—for ourselves and for our teens—because they deserve to feel more than just “okay,” and so do we.
Caroline Black is an educator, speaker, and wellbeing strategist with more than 20 years’ experience working in and alongside schools. She is the founder of Grow Daily™, a consultancy dedicated to embedding evidence-informed wellbeing practices across school culture, leadership, teaching, and community engagement.
With specialist training in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Science, Caroline partners with schools across Aotearoa to co-design sustainable, whole-school approaches to wellbeing. Her work focuses on building emotional literacy, strengthening relational capability, and helping educators and families create the conditions for young people to thrive. Caroline supports parents, teachers, and leaders with tools that bridge the gap between research and everyday life—particularly when it comes to raising emotionally attuned, resilient young people. She is known for translating evidence into practical, relationship-based strategies that support lasting change. Her work sits at the intersection of education, human development, and systems thinking. Drawing on two decades of experience as a teacher, leader, and consultant, she brings both strategic clarity and deep care to her work with educators, families, and communities.
As a mother of two teenagers, Caroline brings lived insight alongside professional expertise. Her approach is warm, grounded, and focused on what matters most: building emotional literacy and relational confidence is essential if we want young people—and the adults around them—to truly thrive.
