Courses
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From Partners to Parents
A new baby has a huge impact on a couple’s relationship. This course helps you to understand the responsibilities and expectations of being new parents and develop skills to keep your relationship alive. This is valuable time out together for parents of 0-6 year olds who may be a couple or separated.
Who it's for
New parents – of 0-6 year olds. Come together or on your own.
Course Objectives
Looking at the journey so far
Expectations of parenthood
Considering family messages
Being a Dad/Mum
Solving problems
The issue of money
Handling rows
Sex after having a baby
Making time for yourselves
Having another child
Parents Apart
Concerned about how your children will cope with the break-up of your relationship?
Take a crucial day aside to think about how you and your ex-partner can work together to help your children through your separation and the following years.
Who it's for
Divorced and separated parents.
The best time to attend is as soon as possible after the decision to break up.
Course Objectives
Understanding changes in relationships
Learning how to be co-parents
Learning to deal with conflict with your ex-partner
Communicating with your ex-partner
How to tell your children about what's happening
Arranging contact with your children
Developing strong parent/child relationships after separation
Riding the Storm: for parents of teenagers
Watching your children grow up is rewarding but as they develop opinions and test out their independence it can be a challenge for any parent. This workshop looks at how to open up communication, improve your relationship with your teenager and explore teenage issues.
The course is suitable for all parents and not just those with a young offender in the family, although it is designed specifically for parents with difficult children.
Who it's for
Parents of teenagers
Course Objectives
Support and understanding for the parent
Better understanding pressures of being a teenager
Breaking bad parental habits
Building on existing skills as a parent
Managing conflict between the parent and teenager
Negotiating boundaries
Raising awareness of peer support networks
Rebuilding relationships
Stabilising family life
