Positive Parents
Positive Parents are free parenting classes to help families live happily together. You can find out about the courses on offer and how to get involved.
Being a parent or carer can be hard work at times. Most families face challenging behaviour from their children at some point and knowing where to turn to for help and support can be difficult.
We are offering free parenting classes to help families develop their parenting skills and pick up useful tips.
Who are these classes for?
Parents/carers of children aged between two and 13 years who want help with everyday parenting skills or families that have children with challenging behaviour.
Courses are aimed at parents/carers of children in two age ranges:
- Two to eight years (a 12 week course)
- Eight to 13 years (a 12 week course)
What will the classes include?
Classes will look at issues like play, praise and rewards,limit setting and handling general misbehaviour. Common problems covered in skills and advice sessions will include dealing with:
- Temper tantrums
- Fighting
- Swearing
Courses for parents/carers of children aged eight to 13 years will also look at how parents/carers can support their child's education and deal with specific behaviour problems.
Parents/carers attending sessions will have the chance to give feedback about how they have put into practice what they have learned and how successful it has been.
Two group leaders will run each class for up to 12 parents. The leaders come from local services including Derbyshire County Council, NHS, and Barnardos - who have received specialist 'Incredible Years' training.
When and where will courses be held?
Our next courses start on:
Monday 17 October 2011. Between 9.30 and 11.30am at Creswell Children's Centre and Kirk Hallam Children's Centre
Wednesday 19 October 2011. Between 12.45 and 2.45pm at Belper Adult Education Centre
Thursday 20 October 2011. Between 9.30 and 11.30am at Alice's View Children's Centre, North Wingfield
Friday 21 October 2011. Between 12.45 and 2.45pm at New Mills Children's Centre.
Course for parents/carers of children aged between two and eight years will run for 12 weeks with one session every week.
Classes for parents/carers of youngsters aged eight to 13 years will run for 12 weeks with one session each week.
Each session lasts for about two hours and places will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more details contact Tina Ottewell on 01773 570939 ext 229 or email tina.ottewell@derbyshire.gov.uk.
What about childcare?
Free crèche facilities will usually be provided for young children. These will be run by experienced staff who will provide structured play activities for your children.
Help with transport costs can also be provided in some cases.