Parents and carers can access a range of groups that offer practical advice and support with parenting. We deliver programmes that are evidence based, tried and tested. The content is written by professional psychologists who have conducted years of research into what works to manage behaviours and difficulties that we can all face as parents.
Everyone has busy lives and we are all different, so there are different types of groups you can access depending on your needs and at times to suit you.
Seminars
Seminars are for those who are generally coping well but have one or two concerns or would simply like to gather some tips.
Seminars are large, one-off information sessions covering positive parenting techniques for parents and carers who want basic information and advice to take home and try.
Discussion Groups
Discussion groups are for those who are enjoying parenting but want to know how to deal with specific problem behaviour.
These are two-hour, small group sessions that offer practical advice for tackling a specific problem behaviour, and you can choose from a range of topics.
Group Parenting Programmes
Group parenting programmes are for those who are finding being a parent a bit of a challenge.
Group programmes range from 9 to 15 weeks and cover the full range of parenting strategies with personalised support to help you put these into practice back home. There are different programmes depending on the age of your child / children and their needs.
To find out what’s on and when in your area see our Sheffield Parenting What’s On in supporting information
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For information and help if you’re having relationship difficulties and tips on how to stay calm and work out what needs to happen visit relationship matters.
Sleep Support
Sleep hygiene is the behavioural and environmental factors that are necessary for a quality night time sleep and full day time alertness.
In partnership with Sheffield Children’s Hospital sleep clinic, we offer sleep seminars and clinics for parents and carers. These support you to look at the factors that impact on quality night-time sleep and full daytime alertness and give you tools and strategies to develop a sleep plan.
Comments from parents who have used our services
“A bit of a lifeline to be honest. A mixture of brilliant, kind, empathetic and experienced programme leaders and a lovely group of fellow parents, eager to share and help. Highly recommend!”
“I have found it very helpful and it has taught me a lot of new things.”
“By attending the programme I have learnt not just from the workers but by talking and listening with other parents. I have learnt to be calmer, and that has made the children more clam and their behaviour has improved.”