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Online parenting courses - teenagers

Overview

Our sessions are for parents and carers of pre-teens and teenagers aged 10+.

Triple P is the Positive Parenting Programme. The approach gives simple and practical ways to help you:

  • build a strong, healthy relationship with your child
  • confidently manage their behaviour 
  • prevent problems developing

All our courses and activities are free to attend.


Positive Parenting Programme: Triple P – Teens course

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

Weds 25 September to Weds 13 November

6.30pm to 8.30pm

Online course

How to improve the relationship with your teenager. Use positive parenting to promote their development.

To book a place, email the Parenting team.


Mental wellbeing

Coping with teenagers’ emotions

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

To join the waiting list, email the Parenting team.

Webinar

The teenage years can be highly emotional. This can cause disagreements and frustration for everyone. As parents, it can be upsetting and difficult to manage.

This session will give ideas on how to develop your teen’s coping skills and emotional resilience.

Fear-Less: Triple P

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+ with anxiety

When

2 hours a week for 6 to 8 weeks

To join our waiting list, email the Parenting team.

Online course

Does your child have anxiety that affects daily life?

This course covers how to help them manage their anxiety and develop everyday skills to fear less.

Learning about neurodivergence

Who

Parents and carers of children aged 2 to 19 years

When

Tues 30 July 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Tues 27 August 10am to 12pm

Mon 23 September 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Webinar

Learn about different types of neurodivergence and ways to support people with them. Topics include:

  • What is neurodivergence?
  • Autism vs ADHD
  • Common types of neurodivergence
  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
  • Sensory sensitivities
  • Understanding meltdowns and best ways to respond

To book a place, email the Parenting team.


Overcoming teen challenges

Building teen survival skills

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

Tues 20 Aug 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Mon 30 September 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Webinar

We will explore the problems teenagers might face. You’ll learn how to help them handle these and plan ahead. For example, if your teen was thinking about visiting a friend in a new area, you could:

  • help them create a safety plan
  • educate them about potential risks
  • encourage them to think before acting

To book a place, email the Parenting team

Getting teens to cooperate

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

To join the waiting list, email the Parenting team.

Webinar

Make family interactions smoother and more positive. This 2 hour group chat shares helpful tips on teaching your teenager to be polite and cooperative. 

Managing screen time

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

Tues 23 Jul 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Webinar

Join this webinar for some top tips on how to have open conversations and keep your teens safe online.

To book a place, email the Parenting team.  

Reducing family conflict

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

To join the mailing list, email the Parenting team.

Webinar

Help teach your teenager how to get along with others in the family, without constant fights and arguments.

STOP

Who

Parents and carers of teens and pre-teens aged 10+

When

2 hours a week for 6 to 8 weeks

To join the waiting list, email the Parenting team.

Online course

This course aims to improve the relationship between you and your teen.

We'll cover:

  • how the teenage brain changes and its impact on behaviour
  • dealing with explosive emotions and risky behaviours
  • helping your teen to become independent

New school

Starting secondary school

Who

Parents and carers of children starting secondary school

When

Weds 14 August 6.30pm to 8pm

Fri 30 August 10am to 11.30am

Webinar

Learn some positive strategies to support your child’s fresh start at a new school.

To book a place, email the Parenting team


Parental conflict

Family Transitions: Triple P

Who

Separated parents and carers of children aged 0 to 19

When

To join the waiting list, email the Parenting team.

Online course

This course is for separated parents who are experiencing conflict while co-parenting. Although it is useful if both parents attend, it is not essential. 

The course runs in the daytime or evening.


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