How to have meaningful conversations with preteensâwithout the eyerolls. âĄď¸FREE online workshop for parents!
Growing Up Game Plan At Home
An online masterclass for preteens on being more confident, more prepared, and less stressed as they navigate life.
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PhewâParenting preteens is no joke! đ
One minute, you know exactly who theyâre hanging out with and what theyâre up to⌠the next, theyâre glued to their phone, begging for a Discord account, and asking if they can invite âa few guysâ to their birthday sleepover.
How do you strike the balance between giving them independence and keeping them safe? Not to mentionâŚ
 â How much should you monitor their online life?
â How do you build their self-esteem when their acne makes YOU want to cry?
â How do you tell them, âyour friends are jerksâ (without a total meltdown)?
Thatâs why we created Growing Up Game Planâa 6-week online masterclass designed with preteens, for preteens, giving them the skills and confidence to navigate the preteen years & beyond.
What Preteens Are Saying
 "I liked it. It was fun. Saleema Smellypits was so funny and I feel better about my body changing. I also know how to stand up for myself now."
-Â GUGP Participant
 "It was fun and entertaining, and well organized. I knew some of the content, but some of it was new for me and I liked it. I think stereotypes have changed over time because we have more technology and more experiences."
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 "I like this video because it connected me when I may have trouble with my friends. I liked your strategies as it can help me when those things happen to me."
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What's inside Growing Up Game Plan?Â
Designed for preteens, by preteens and empowerment experts, this program includes:
Module 1:Â SMASHING THE BOXES
Breaking Free from Gender Stereotypes
Julie takes the lead in this module to talk about how gender roles and gender stereotypes have an influence on our identity.
Module 2: MONSTERS AND SUPERHEROES
Using Your Inner Superpower to Honour, Manage, and Express Emotions
This is where students meet their Monster (inner voice), Blob (representing emotions) and Superhero (their heart centre, intuition, tiny voice inside us that deserves a megaphone). Students learn how to mute their Monster so their Superhero can lead the way.
Module 3: STANDING UP
Being Assertive in Even the Toughest Situations
In this module, Saleema shares her own story of being bullied in grade 5 and what she learned from that experience. She does some role plays with one of our influencers to demonstrate assertiveness skills.
Module 4: Healthy Relationships
Making Sure Yours are HERI (Honest, Equal, Respectful, and Inclusive)
Brandy plays the role of a fortune teller in this one, predicting that students will have HERI relationships in their future. We'll keep you in suspense about what HERI stands for, but Brandy stresses the importance of open communication, consent and boundary setting in both friendships and romantic relationships.
Module 5: Puberty
Understanding It, Rolling with It, and Celebrating Your Body
In this module we meet Brandy BiggerBoobs and Saleema SmellyPits, anchors of Puberty News Tonight who deliver their special report on preteens and body image as well as answer puberty questions from viewers.
Module 6: INTERNET LIFE
Having Fun and Staying Safe Online
Here, Brandy and Julie discuss tips on internet safety. As part of this module, students will be provided with a Social Media Shield, a toolbox for them to draw on so that being on social media is a positive experience. It includes concrete tips on posting and interacting with others, managing negative effects of social media on self esteem, and maintaining a healthy balance between their online and offline lives.
What Parents Are Saying
âThe program has great information about being inclusive, understanding stereotypes of gender, celebrating uniqueness and so much more. My daughters are enjoying everything it has to offer."
-Â GUGP Parent
 "Parents, just BUY IT. Every pre-teen in our neighborhood should be watching this!"
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"I just wanted to send you a big thank you for the GUGP as my 10 year old daughter absolutely loved it!!! The highlight for her was being able to express her emotions and learn how to handle them. And so much more!"
-Â GUGP Parent
What do I get with this special offer?
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âď¸ 6 core modules on everything from understanding gender stereotypes, finding our inner power and fostering healthy relationships to being assertive, coping with puberty and staying safe onlineâŚeach with its own take-home Game Plan
âď¸ 2 bonus modules: A Game Plan for Managing Anxiety: Brain Health and Mindful Meditation and A Game Plan for Exploring Masculinity: Breaking down stereotypes and honouring identities
âď¸ BRAND NEW: The Power-Up Playbook for Preteens: Winning Moves for Consent, Creeps and Critical Thinking.Â
This add-on, which offers over an hour of bonus content (featuring moi), includes 4 powerful yet kid-friendly videos broken down into digestible chunks tackling the exact issues parents have been telling me keep them up at night:Â
- Consent,Â
- Sextortion,Â
- Toxic online influencers in "the manosphere", and
- Critical thinking skills that help kids sort truth from clickbait.
If Growing Up Game Plan is the foundation for navigating preteen life , this Power-Up Playbook is the upgrade your kid needs right now. These arenât ânice-to-haveâ conversations; theyâre need-to-have. Your preteen is already hearing about this stuff online. Letâs make sure they hear it from someone they trust first.Â
âď¸ a 99-page workbook jam-packed with activities and inspirationÂ
âď¸ a preteen-friendly follow-up playlist of YouTube videos, podcasts, and books to keep learning fun
Peek Inside Growing Up Game Plan:
What Parents Are Saying
âHaving someone who is NOT the parent to convey this information was so helpful. My kid would not have been receptive to me introducing this stuff directly!â
- GUGP Parent
"There are so many things kids need to know about, and itâs not always easy to find ways to start those conversations. GUGP gives you that starting point and makes it so much easier to discuss difficult topics."
- GUGP Parent
"Get Growing Up Game Plan and youâll finally get to talk about the important stuff â without losing them two minutes in."
 - GUGP Parent
If you think âTheyâre too young for thisââthink again.
Preteens today face bullying, body image struggles, online pressure, and misinformation earlier than ever. Growing Up Game Plan prepares them before issues ariseâhelping them stand up for themselves, set boundaries, and make smart choices.
Even if youâre an open family, theyâre turning to their peers for answers. Give them the right ones.
â More confidence, less stress
â Fewer battles, more connection
â Skills theyâll use for life
What Parents Are Saying
âThe parent guides are very helpful in giving you answers to some tricky questions. The topics were explained and discussed in such a clear and concise manner â those topics would have been hard for me, as a parent, to cover without that introduction to them through the GUGP. I honestly wouldn't have thought to bring them up!! I certainly didn't learn about those growing up!â
- GUGP Parent
"The facilitators were great, engaging, funny, sincere, smart, and in-tune."
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 "You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Even if you found nothing helpful in the program and your child rolled their eyes the entire way through; just by showing them that you are interested in them and their development is a win. The open dialogue that is facilitated through Saleemaâs videos is brilliant!â
- GUGP Parent
Hi! Iâm Saleema NoonÂ
In 2007, I became a stepmom to two amazing girls, ages 8 and 10 (now 26 and 28). Given my work, I thought Iâd have all the answers. But as they inched toward their teenage years, I quickly realized somethingâŚ
No matter how well-intentioned I was, my words didnât always land the way I wanted them to. They needed to hear the same messagesâbut from someone other than me.
(You bet I got my fair share of eye rolls and âHere she goes againâŚâ looks!)
Thatâs when I called in backup. My sister Alisha, their âcool aunt,â was the one they turned to for advice. And I realized⌠sometimes, kids just need to hear things from someone else for it to click.
Thatâs exactly what Growing Up Game Plan is forâyour trusted B-Team.
Growing Up Game Plan gives preteens the tools, language, and confidence to navigate growing up while making it easier for parents to have these conversations.
For over two decades, Iâve been dedicated to empowering kids and parents with the knowledge and skills they need. Along the way, that mission has led me to:
đ Writing the best-selling book Talk Sex Today for parents
đş Being featured on TV, radio, and news outlets, including The New York Times
đŤ Teaching thousands of kids & parents across Canada
Now, Iâd love to support you and your preteen, too. Letâs do this together!
Got Questions? Weâve Got Answers.
What if my child is 8 or 13? Can they participate?
When will the first module be delivered?
Can I walk through the content with my preteen?
Can this program be used in schools?
Do I need any special technology?
Can I get my money back if my preteen doesnât like it?
Should I talk to my preeteen before signing up?
How long will my preteen have access to the program?
Have more questions?
What Parents Are Saying
 âI just wanted to send you a big thank you for the GUGP as my 10-year-old daughter absolutely loved it! I was really proud of her, plus I thanked her for teaching me some new things as we were not taught this in school. Saleema, youâve done so much all these years to teach our children what they need to know about their bodies, building their self-esteem and so much more. Thank you!â
- GUGP Parent
âLots of good conversations. After Module 4, my daughter said âIâm glad Iâm doing the course. I helped a friend at school who is being bullied, and I taught them to stand up to the bully!â She felt more empowered and confident in the relationships she previously found challenging.â
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