For the Years They Need You Differently
MTQ PARENTING LAB
Raising teenagers isn't about having all the answers. It's about understanding what they need from us now.
Your Hosts:
Echo Wu, Leadership & Youth Development Facilitator | MTQ Master Practitioner | MOE Registered
Iman Ibrahim, Mediator & Parenting Coach | MOE Registered
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00 SGT (GMT+8)
The teenage years bring new challenges for both young people and their parents.
Communication changes. Independence grows. Emotions run high. What worked a few years ago may no longer seem effective.
Many parents find themselves asking:
• Why has communication become so difficult?
• How do I stay connected without becoming controlling?
• How do I build resilience and confidence?
• How can I support motivation, wellbeing, and healthy independence?
• How do I teach my child to make good decisions when no adult is watching?
In this interactive session, you'll be introduced to the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ), a research-based framework that helps us better understand how young people think, respond to challenges, manage emotions, and navigate life's pressures.
What You'll Learn
✓ What Mental Toughness is and why it matters in youth development
✓ The four pillars of MTQ: Control, Commitment, Challenge & Confidence
✓ How mindset influences behaviour, motivation, wellbeing, and performance
✓ Practical ways parents can adapt their approach to different personalities and developmental needs
✓ Helping teenagers develop moral courage, navigate peer pressure, and understand consent
✓ How MTQ can be used as a powerful conversation tool between parents and teenagers
Who Is This For?
- Parents with teenager children
- Parents seeking a science-backed framework to better understand and support their children
Raising teenagers isn't about having all the answers.
It's about understanding what they need from us now.
MTQ PARENTING LAB
A space to learn, reflect, and grow alongside your teenager.
