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If a few new ideas could help, or spending time with other parents in similar situations might lighten the pressure, then a course or workshop might be useful.
FREE courses for parents
There's a range of parenting support on offer, from one-off taster sessions to longer courses over a number of weeks. Covering a range of issues from getting through the day with under 5s to living with teenagers.
Presented by professionals in parenting support, these sessions are available to help all parents that want to do their best for their children. There is no one right way to parent, and asking for some help is a sign of strength. These sessions can offer practical solutions and suggest ways to help your situation or difficulty.
All these sessions and courses are FREE, the only cost is your time.
Parents and carers have found past sessions can help:
- improve family relationships
- deal with difficult behaviour
- you listen and speak to your child more effectively
- you gain support from other parents facing similar challenges
Booking a Course
If you'd like to know more about any of the courses below, or have any questions please call
Samantha Lindars on 07598 329823. To book a place, either fill in the 
Word Course Form or
PDF Course Form and send via the post or you can phone or email coordinator.tring@hertsextendedschools.org.uk direct.
Courses
Let's Talk - a chance to chat with an educational psychologist
If you have any concerns about your children's development or behaviour, or unsure if your child is doing what they should, come along and have a chat to could be the local educational psychologist.
For a free and confidential half an hour slot, please call 07598 329823
For: parents of children 0 - 18
Venue: Orchard Children's Centre, Dundale School, Tring, HP23 5DJ
Dates: Second Monday each month.
Time: half hour slots available from 12 - 1:30
Please note sessions must be booked, please call 07598 329823.
No crèche available.
Got a teenager? Sessions for parents of teens
Parents of teens can struggle wtih family life. There is a series of sessions to support parents of teens covering issues such as risky behaviours, handling conflict, support through exams and more.
To book or for more information, please call 07598 329823
For: parents of teenagers
Venue: Orchard Children's Centre, Dundale School
Date: 16th February 2011.
Time: from 7pm until 9pm
Please note sessions must be booked in advance.
No crèche available as these sessions will be in the evening.
Want to stay a step ahead? Sessions for parents of pre-teens
If you want to be ready for whatever the next few years bring to your teenager and you, this 4 week course could help. Run by Parent Centred Support, it aims to help parents understand how a pre-teen thinks and what to expect. ideas include how to handle common problems, communication and helping to build relationships.
To book or for more information, please call 07598 329823
For: parents of pre-teenagers (School years 5, 6 & 7)
Venue: Orchard Children's Centre, Dundale School
Date: 24th & 31st March and 6th & 14th April.
Time: from 7pm until 9pm
Please note sessions must be booked in advance.
No crèche available as these sessions will be in the evening.
