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This is a ten-week, face-to-face programme for parents and carers of children aged 3-10 years to help parents deal with the ups and downs of parenting so that you can have a calmer, happier family life.

• Understanding why children behave as they do.
• Recognising the feelings behind the behaviour (ours and theirs)
• Exploring different approaches to discipline
• Finding ways to develop cooperation and self-discipline in children.
  
• Learning the importance of looking after ourselves

A four-week, face-to-face programme for parents and carers of young people aged 11 years and up to help them navigate the teenage years.

• We will cover a range of topics, including:
• Foundations of positive parenting: providing warmth and structure
• Messages from research: the teenage brain, sleeping habits and more
• Handling difficult issues: drugs & alcohol, social media, sex, sexuality and staying safe
• Power, boundaries and problem-solving
  

Being a Parent is a friendly and supportive course that helps parents and carers build positive relationships with their children, understand behaviour, manage emotions, and reduce family stress.

• A free eight-week course for parents and carers of children aged 1-3years.
• What will parents find out?
• Understand and manage their own feelings.
• Help their child manage emotions.
• Improve communication with their child.
• Build positive relationships.
• Learn positive behaviour management tips.
• Manage parental stress.

• Learn practical parenting skills.
• Meet and learn alongside other parents.
• Gain support in a welcoming environment.
• Build confidence as a parent or carer.

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This is a four-week, face-to-face programme for parents and carers of children under 5 to help parents to feel more confident when parenting toddlers and young children

• Helping children to become more independent
• Strengthening parent and child relationships
• Encouraging children to learn through play
  
• Setting age appropriate boundaries

If you cannot attend one of our face to face programmes there is a range online that you can access for FREE using the code TOWN SPIRIT

Click the programme title for more information and to sign up:

• Understanding your preterm or sick baby in hospital 
• Understanding your preterm or sick baby now you are home
• Understanding Your Baby
• Understanding Your Child from Toddler to Teenager (6mnths-19yrs)
• Understanding Your Child with Additional Needs
• Understanding the Impact of the Pandemic on Your Child
• Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your teenager 
• Understanding Your Child’s Feelings (a Taster Course)
• Understanding Your Child's Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Understanding Your Feelings (for Teenagers Only)
• Understanding Your Teenager’s Brain
• Understanding Your Brain (for Teenagers)
• Understanding Your Own Trauma

You can download FREE leaflets to support you on your parenting journey:

• Let's Play
• Brain development through childhood
  
• Understanding your brain during adolescence
  
• Feelings Map
  
• For Teenagers
  
• Teenagers & risk-taking
  
• Development and emotional milestones (0 – 5 years)
  
• Development and emotional milestones (0 – 18 years) 

Below are trusted, evidence-based apps, recommended by the Department for Education and the NHS.

Download the App's for FREE. Search in the App Store or Google Play.

EasyPeasy

• choose from different categories to personalise what you see on the newsfeed:
  
• Tips to make everyday struggles, like teeth brushing and tidying up into a game
  
• Fun and free activities and games to try at home
  
• How to calm a tantrum
  
• Make connections with other parents from around the world
  
• Share your top parenting tips
  
• Arts and crafts projects using everyday items 

DadPad

• Feeding, holding and changing your baby.
  
• How to survive without sleep
  
• What to do when the crying won’t stop.
  
• Safer sleeping.
  
• Home safety and first aid.
  
• How best to look after yourself and your partner

Pause

• Simple tips, tools, and support to help with everyday parenting.
• Easy to use
  
• Chat with other Barnsley parents
  
• Learn new ways to handle tricky moments
  
• Fun and helpful features