Parenting programmes are workshops and/or groups that support you with some of the challenges of being a parent. Parents tell us that they learn a great deal from each other and enjoy the support that a group provides. We offer a selection of free workshops, whatever the age or needs of your child.
Join us for a free 18-hour workshop (9 weekly 2-hour sessions) for parents and carers of children aged 12 to 19 years.
This is an evidence-based workshop that covers topics such as:
- Understanding teenagers
- Pressing the pause button
- Getting to know your teenager
- Establishing rules with teenagers
- Connecting with your teenager
- Communicating rules positively
- The power of encouragement
- Using consequences
This workshop is offered both face-to-face and online.
To book onto a workshop visit the Parents Plus Adolescents Programme bookings page
Join us for a 1-day workshop for parents and carers of young people aged 12 to 17 years.
Living with Parents is an evidence-based workshop for parents and carers to attend with their young person, and includes:
- Interactive activities
- Structured activities
- Guided discussion
- Group work
- Strategies and top tips
- Discussing effective communication
- Relationship building
- Boundary setting
This workshop is only offered face-to-face.
To book onto a course visit the Living with Parents bookings page
Positive Parenting Bitesize sessions are free workshops run by Together for Families’ team of Parenting Workers who are trained in evidence-based interventions. They are an introduction to some top tips and strategies and incorporates golden threads from our other parenting programmes.
Each session is 2 hours long and sessions are available weekly on different topics.
Sessions are currently running fortnightly on Tuesday evenings from 18:00-20:00. Please see the dates/topics below:
14.05.24 - Teenage Brain
04.06.24 - Technology and Safety
18.06.24 - Sibling Rivalry and Conflict
02.07.24 - Remaining Calm
16.07.24 - Mental Wellbeing
DICE provides families with information, advice and support to help them provide a safe and protective environment for their child or young person.
It supports families to understand the risks young people face in modern society with 4-week online free universal support for parents/carers of pre-teens and teens who are worried about parenting in the modern world, with the risks and challenges this presents.
Parents and carers can access this programme on a regular basis throughout the year. Please ensure you contact Exceed to request a referral form and a space by emailing: exceed@barnardos.org.uk
