A variety of parenting courses are offered at different locations. To discuss which course might best suit you, and how to join up, please contact the Parenting Programme Coordinator.
Parenting Programme Year Planner Jan to Sept 2012.pdf (22Kb)
Details of our parenting courses are also advertised on Cambridgeshire.net - our community information database (search for parenting programme).
Strengthening families - strengthening communities
13 three hour sessions. An opportunity to share ideas, strategies, tips, learn about your parenting style and why your child behaves the way he/she does. Excellent for parents-to-be, those who just want to improve their skills and those who need a bit more help and encouragement.
Raising children
This is an open access parenting course, which consists of ten, two hour sessions aimed at parents of two to twelve year olds. Some of the topics covered on this course are: Parenting Styles, Effective Listening, Parents/Children's Needs, Effects of Labelling, Understanding and dealing with challenging behaviour, and building self esteem and confidence.
Raising teens
This is an open access parenting course, which consists of ten, two hour sessions aimed at parents of teenagers. Some of the topics covered on this course are:
- Understanding your teenagers,
- Parenting Styles
- Effective Listening
- Parents/Children's Needs
- Effects of Labelling
- Understanding and dealing with challenging behaviour
- Building self esteem and confidence.
Sibling rivalry
3 two hour sessions for parents who are experiencing issues with siblings in the family. Aims to explore the underlying reasons behind why siblings fight and to share some effective strategies for handling sibling rivalry. Some of the topics covered include:
- Roots of sibling rivalry
- Fears about sibling rivalry
- Triggers to sibling rivalry
- Effective strategies for handling sibling rivalry
1-2-3 Magic
A short course - over either 2 two hour sessions or 4 two hour sessions - which will help to address the difficult task of child discipline by using humour, keen insight and proven experience.
Booking your place
Places on parenting courses and créche provision are often limited. If you would like to attend one, or if you are not sure which is the right course for you, please contact:
- Parenting Programme Coordinator - details on the right hand side
- Programme facilitator - check the planner or Cambridgeshire.net for course details
- your local school or Children's Centre