Parent Education

Postnatal courses and informal support groups give parents the chance to meet other parents, establish friendships, and help adjust to their new life as parents.

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Parenting with Purpose Programme

What kind of parent do you WANT to be?

Parenting consciously to create a positive future for your children

Identify characteristics of the kind of parent you would like to be
Identify strategies you can use to engage your childrens cooperation
Understand parenting styles & temperaments of children
Gain an understanding of a wide range of non-physical discipline techniques
Identify a wide range of strategies for strengthening your family

Term 3: Monday 10.00am – 12.30pm
19th July – 23rd August (6 weeks)
Cost $12.00

More programmes planned for Term 4 – Enquiries welcome

Baby & You

An essential course for parents of babies aged 0-3 months

Five 2-hour sessions covering

Feeding
Touch
Changes (Mother, Family and Relationships)
Learning for life
Sleeping and crying

Please contact us for more information about our Parent Education Courses

Parents Centres throughout New Zealand run courses for over 9,000 parents of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and primary age children. Positive parenting courses, starting school evenings, informal coffee groups, playgroups and social events provide further support and friendship to parents and their children.