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FACE TO FACE 😃
International Families Group
Venue: Foley house, 52 Wellington Road, Newmarket, Suffolk. CB8 0HY
Dates: Wednesdays (term time only) starting Wednesday 18th May 2022
Time: 3.30-4.30pm
All welcome to come along for crafts (and a biscuit!) and get together for families who may speak English as a 2nd language.
Email nina@sharingparenting.com for more information.
Wellbeing Workshops
Anxiety
Venue: Newmarket
Date: Wednesday 27th April
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
We all feel anxious at times – this is normal. Join us for a short workshop where we share simple tips and strategies to add to the ‘parenting tool belt’.
Please contact us for more information.
Low Mood
Venue: Newmarket
Date: Wednesday 4th May
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Life is a roller coaster and so is parenting. Join us for a short workshop where we share simple tips and strategies to add to the ‘parenting tool belt’.
Please contact us for more information.
Adult Resilience
Venue: Newmarket
Date: Wednesday 25th May
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Resilience is another word for ‘coping’ or ‘recover quickly’ or ‘bouncing back’ Join us for a short workshop where we share simple tips and strategies to add to the ‘parenting tool belt’.
Please contact us for more information.
Mindfulness
Venue: Newmarket
Date: Wednesday 11th May
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Mindfulness has become a buzz word in the past 2 years. Many people find a few minutes a day for mindfulness really helps them and their children feel happier, healthier and more optimistic. Join us for a short workshop where we share simple tips and strategies to add to the ‘parenting tool belt’.
Please contact us for more information.
Positive Self Talk
Venue: Newmarket
Date: Wednesday 8th June
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
We often say at Sharing Parenting ‘ be your own best friend’ find out more and join us for a short workshop where we share simple tips and strategies to add to the ‘parenting tool belt’.
Please contact us for more information.
Build Your Rainbow (Support getting back to education, training and work) drop in’s
Come and meet Hannah who can tell you more about how she can support you with ‘Build Your Rainbow‘ and how to get closer to your career goals via self development.
You can meet Hannah at Ely Baby Bank (a great place to pick up and donate FREE baby clothes and equipment in Fordham, near Ely) on Thursday April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd and July 7th from 10:00am – Midday.
For more information email hannah@sharingparenting.com or contact us.
Via ZOOM
Raising Teens Taster
Venue: via Zoom
Date: Thursday 19th May 2022
Time: 7.30-8.30pm
We all feel anxious at times – this is normal. Join us for a short workshop where we share simple tips and strategies to add to the ‘parenting tool belt’.
Please contact us for more information or book your FREE place below:
Venue: Online ZOOM
Date: New dates coming up soon (contact us to put your name down)
Times: 6.45-8.15pm
Do you find yourself asking “Why won’t they listen to me?” or “How can I be ready for my child’s next stage?” or “Am I saying or doing the right thing?“
Join us and other parents, who are experiencing the same challenges as you, on our popular Raising Children course. Parents/carers can attend from any school.
Please contact us for more information.
Raising Toddlers via Zoom
Venue: Online ZOOM
NEW Dates: Starting Tuesday 14th June for 6 weeks until Tuesday 19th July
Times: 7.30-8.30pm
Do you have a baby or toddler and want to find out more about how children learn, how to manage challenging behaviours and what to do to help build your child’s resilience from the start?
…then join us for Raising Toddlers.
Contact us or click below to book your FREE place.
The Road Ahead (Career support)
Venue: Online ZOOM
Date: To be confirmed
Times: 10:00 – 12.00 midday
This practical course is designed to help you identify your key skills and strengths and to prepare you for future job opportunities.
Delivered by our very experience Hannah from Build Your Rainbow who will help you get closer to your career goals on this brilliant self development course.
Take the first step to your positive future and you’ll never look back.
Book your FREE place below or contact us for more information.
You can also meet Hannah at Ely Baby Bank. See our Community Page for dates and times.
Outside the Box
Venue: Newmarket, Suffolk FACE TO FACE
Dates:New dates coming up soon (contact us to put your name down)
Times: To be confirmed
Does your child have additional needs?
Would you like to join other parents and discover strategies that may help you and your child cope better?
No diagnosis needed.
Join us and book your FREE place today.
Raising Teens
Do you find yourself asking:
“Why doesn’t my teenager want to talk to me anymore?”
“Why does my teenager want to spend all their time with their friends or in their room?”
“What is happening to my teenagers brain and how can I support them with these changes?”
Join us and other parents and carers on our Raising Teens course which is an open access parenting course (parents/carers can attend from any school), delivered over 10 weeks for two hour sessions each week, aimed at parents of teenagers.
Venue: Online ZOOM
Date: Starting Tuesday 20th September 2022 for 10 weeks (not 4th or 25th October)
Times: 6.45-8.15pm
Sibling Rivalry
Do you feel you are always playing referee to your children?
Do you often ask yourself :
“Why do they always argue when I leave the room?”
“How can I support my children to get along with each other?“
…then sample a taste of our Sibling Rivalry programme!
Venue: Online ZOOM
Date: To be confirmed – please contact us to express your interest
Times: To be confirmed
True Colours (Fun Personality Sessions)
Venue: Online ZOOM
NEW Dates: New dates coming up soon (contact us to put your name down)
Times: To be confirmed
Do you find yourself asking:
“Why is my child different to me?”
“Why do I hate doing the things he/she loves?”
“How can I support my child with their friendships?“
“How can I learn to tolerate different personalities in your family and/or at work?”
…then you will love this FUN personality based taster.
Contact us to book your FREE place.
Dads Matter
Venue: On Zoom
Do you want to find out more about the 4 different roles you can play, as a Dad, in your child’s life?
Do you want to help promote the positive reputation of Dad’s?
Of course Dad’s are welcome on all our programmes but this one is just for you to support the very important role of Dads in the family, including research behind that role.
Join other Dad’s, who are experiencing the same challenges as you, on our popular Dad’s Matter course.
This is an open access parenting course, delivered over 5 weekly evening sessions – each session is 1.5 hours.
Some of the topics you will cover on this course are:
- Parenting Styles – What does being assertive parenting really mean?
- The role of Dad as a Role Model – Learn how you are showing them the way.
- The role of Dad as a Protector – How to balance boundaries and independence.
- The role of Dad as a Provider – How to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of your child/ren.
- The role of Dad as a Teacher – What are rights and responsibilities?
- The role of Dad as a Supporter – How to build your child’s self esteem and confidence.
This course offers Dads an opportunity to meet other Dads, share experiences, learn from each other and get some advice and strategies to help them to support their children.
You may also be interested in reading Nick’s story in our Parents Stories and Feedback section.
Please contact us to for a Zoom log in.
Small Groups
SEN Parent Support Group
Venue: To be confirmed
Date: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Do you have children with SEN? We have a social group for you to get together with other parents, chat, coffee & cake (virtual!). Talking is one of the best way to share help, advice or just get things off your chest.
Email clare@sharingparenting.com to book a place.
Telephone Clare: 07519038536
Virtual FACEBOOK Drop In
Bring your parenting questions to us – no question too small (or big!)
Venue: Facebook Live
Date: The LAST WEDNESDAY of every month (term time only)
Time: Facebook Live 1.00-1.30pm
NO NEED TO BOOK JUST TUNE IN.
May 25 – Tips for starting a new school
29 June – Why “labelling” children can be bad for them
27 July – Tips for Co-Parenting
If you have missed any of the sessions you can catch up on our Facebook Page
Please see our Courses, Workshops or Taster pages for more information.
Please also read our Sharing Parenting Stories and Feedback from other parents and carers who have attended our programmes.
Please also see our Where to Meet Us page to find out more about where to find our Outreach Workers and Hannah from our Build Your Rainbow project.
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