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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
Moving Up - a transition workshop for parents
Presented by Families In Focus, the session is for parents of children in Year 6 who are, or hoping to go to Tring Secondary School. The free session is aimed at helping parents to help their young people, by getting ideas on promoting independance, friendships and support parents can offer their children for the move.
For: parents of children in Year 6
Venue: Conference Room, Tring School, Tring, HP23 5JD
Dates: Tuesday 23rd Mar 2010
Time: 7 pm until 9pm
Please note that extra dates will be available after Easter, please call 07598 329823 if you're interested.
No crèche as this is an evening session.
Other Workshops & Courses
For alternative courses and workshops around Dacorum please take a look at
Parenting Courses Autumn 2009.
For parents of children with additional needs
123 Magic additional needs
Presented by Families In Focus, the 123 Magic course aims to gives parents the tools, understanding and confidence to better manage and enjoy their children. Based on Dr Thomas Phelan's books, the course helps give you clear strategies to stop undesirable behaviour; encourage and reward good behaviour and rekindle enjoyment of family life!
For: parents of children 4 - 12 years old
Venue: in Berkhamsted, to be confirmed
Dates: 4 weeks from Tuesday 27th April
Times: 7 pm until 9pm
No crèche as this is an evening session.
