Parenting
Becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most important and challenging things most of us will ever get the chance to do. Children are an incredible source of life, discovery, and fun and give us the opportunity to reflect on what is important, and real, in life. Each stage in a childs development brings a different set of challenges for parents, whether it's coping with toddlers tantrums, kids or teens. At one stage or another most parents will be at their wits end as to how to help, support or discipline their kids.
There's plenty of help out there but it can sometimes be hard to find at the very time you need it. So we've taken the opportunity to detail for you the range of supports out there so that when you reach the end of your tether you know where to go for advice. We will also continuously be updating this section with parenting articles and tips:
Ask Mother Hen A new resource on Schooldays.ie for parents to seek parenting advice - find out more |
Voluntary Support Organisations - There are a wide range of voluntary organisations which can provide advice and support on all aspects of parents and family crisis. Clicking on any of the logos below will provide further information on all of these organisations along with their contact details
Parenting Courses - Parentline mentioned above provides parenting courses as do many local education centres as part of their evening class schedule. There are also courses run in local schools and family resource centres. One idea is to contact your local health centre (perhaps the local public health nurse and social worker) who may know of classes in the local area. Barnardos keep a database of parenting classes at their National Children’s Resource Centres http://www.barnardos.ie/ncrc.htm
The following companies also provide a range of supports and parental courses
| Parenting - The most important job you'll ever do. BUT have you been trained? You can get help - It's never too late! Equip yourself with the basic parenting skills that will make you a happier and more confident parent which in turn will lead to a happier and more confident child/teenager. Contact us on 087 6890582 or visit our website www.helpme2parent.ie | |
| Sheila O Malley runs Practical Parenting. Sheila qualified with Dr Tony Humphreys as a Parent Mentor and creates Parenting programmes from One to One Mentoring in addition to her ongoing courses, talks and workshops to individuals and companies or organisations. She has been a Parenting Correspondent for Independent Newspapers and has run a Parenting slot on TV3's Ireland Am as well as Radio work. Sheila holds a Diploma in Parent Mentoring and well as a Diploma in Communications View Practical Parenting Springtime Schedule of Parenting Supports . www.practicalparenting.ie E:[email protected] | |
| Parenting with Confidence Workshops are designed to provide parents with information and opportunities to extend your personal knowledge and enthusiasm for your role as a parent. For further information phone 01 621-1416 or visit our website on www.thelearningjunction.com | |
| Providing practical advice for parents who find themselves bewildered by the demands of parenting. Support available through phone/email support, intensive programmes including home support or development of a family contract for all the family work together . Phone 01 2393281or visit our website at www.parentingplus.ie | |
Healthyminds | Offering coaching solutions that will provide you as parents the skills to establish a stronger relationship with your child and support their transition to mature, independent adulthood. For further information phone 01 4386448 or visit our website on www.healthyminds.ie |
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