Parenting Course

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Parenting Children Course

 

About the course:

This course is for any parent with children up to the age of 10. The course, while based on Christian principles, is relevant and helpful for any parent with or without a Christian faith or church background.

 

Topics covered include:

- Week 1: 'Building strong foundations'
- Week 2: 'Love in action'
- Week 3: 'Setting boundaries'
- Week 4: 'Building character'
- Week 5: 'Our long term aim'

Each evening begins with a meal followed by a DVD presentation, with opportunities for discussion in small groups.

Please note that childcare is not provided.

 

What people have said:

'I'm feeling much more positive, more determined to have fun as a parent.'

I feel much encouraged and inspired by ideas for family time and have realised the importance of fun and security and of family life itself.'

 

 

About the course:

This course is for any parent with children aged between 11 and 18 years, and for those with younger children who wish to prepare for the teenage years. The course, while based on Christian principles, is relevant and helpful for any parent with or without a Christian faith or church background.

 

Topics covered include:

- Week 1: 'Meeting your teenagers’ needs'
- Week 2: 'Setting the boundaries'
- Week 3: 'Building the relationship'
- Week 4: 'Helping our teenagers make good choices'
- Week 5: 'Looking to the future'

Each evening begins with meal. There is then a DVD presentation, followed by an opportunity to discuss issues raised in small groups.

 

What people have said:

‘I enjoyed listening to others and spending time with other parents [and] having space to think through what I heard.’

‘The most important thing I learnt was finding out that I’m not alone and that communication is paramount.’

 

 

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For more info, or to book your place on the course, please contact Janet using the contact details above.