Parenting
Why talk about parenting?
| For most of us, bringing up children and handling their behaviour is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. No one teaches us how to do the job, and there are no short cuts. In fact, it is often sheer hard work. The reality is that children present us with different problems throughout childhood and into adolescence.
Parenting Support Parenting programmes are designed to help you strengthen your parenting skills and to find new alternatives to sorting out problems. Parenting programmes are not about providing sets of rules for you to follow. They offer concrete suggestions on how to deal with a wide range of issues relating to our children. |
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Many parents who have attended a parenting programme find that there is a reduction in problem behaviours at home because they have a clearer understanding of their child’s behaviour, as well as new strategies to manage situations.
Not to mention the fact that they get to meet with other parents with whom they can share experiences and ideas.
Parenting – Top Tips
Get to know each other – tell your children about life when you were young. Share conversations about music, films etc.
• Don’t be afraid to say No! to your children.
• Be consistent – children need boundaries, they need to know where they stand.
• Don’t be afraid to apologise to your child if you have got things wrong. They will learn to say sorry by your example.
• Know where your children are – if they are wandering around after dark, they may wander into difficulties.
• Let your child know that they can approach you to talk about things that they are worried about.
• Don’t expect to be perfect – we all make mistakes – just do your best.
Where can I get more information about Parenting?
Fusion – a six session course aimed at equipping families with skills and strategies to improve positive communication within the family unit.
Find out more at: www.betterparents.co.uk
Incredible Years Parenting Programme – is designed to help you strengthen your parenting skills and prevent and sort out behaviour problems in children aged 3 – 10 years.
Find out more at: www.incredibleyears.com or speak to your Health Visitor or your school nurse.