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What you and your teen need to know before heading to university or college

Join dynamic duo Sara Dimerman, psychologist and author of five books including Don’t Leave, Please Go, and her daughter, Chloe (who inspired the book and wrote the final words) as they share their experiences before, during and after Chloe’s first year at university away from home.

Honest, informative and engaging, Sara and Chloe share what they now know from a practical, emotional, social and academic perspective. By attending together, parents and teens equally gain valuable insight into what lies ahead and how to best prepare.

A copy of Don’t Leave, Please Go will be given away in a draw.

Please contact Sara if you'd like to discuss this.

Sara and her daughter, Chloe, provided us with an eye-opening, informative and engaging conversation about the transition from high school to university. Hearing from both parent and child, allowed those families in attendance to better understand this life-changing experience from two, uniquely different points of view.

- Gayle Kertzman
Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Events & Programs Coordinator, Toronto, Ontario

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“A very enlightening and eye opening evening. I believe many parents don’t fully grasp how exciting and scary this transition can be for their children and need to know ways to help their children cope. Sara’s book offers wonderful advice for parents to learn how to embrace their child’s new found independence, how to respect it and, most importantly, nurture and grow your evolving relationship together as our children transition into adulthood and the next phase of their lives. We hope to have Sara back to share this with future generations of graduates and their families.”

- Barbara Biggart 
St. Elizabeth Catholic School Council Chair, Thornhill, Ontario

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“Chloe is the gatekeeper to information every parent wants to know more about. Great presentation!”

- Tracey S.
Westmount High School, Parent, Thornhill, Ontario

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“I found the presentation very helpful in easing my mind regarding my son leaving the nest. Some very practical and informative tips and real life scenarios. I love that you read from your book. Feeling grateful that you came across our path.”

- Collette Zimmerman
North Toronto Collegiate Institute, School (Parent) Executive Council's Co-Community Event Organizer