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Summer 2021
During the Summer holidays do come along and say ‘hi’ at our pop up sessions:
Lakenheath Fete
Sharing Parenting will be part of Lakenheath Fete on Saturday 7th August at 12 noon to 4pm on the playing fields next to Lakenheath Pavilion. We will have a stall with free information, fun activities and giveaways. Hope to see you and all the family there!
Memorial Gardens Newmarket
We will also be at The Memorial Gardens in Newmarket on Thursday 12th August from 12-4 as part of the Earth Arts Festival which runs from July 29th-August 26th every Thursday from 1.00-4.00pm where there will be free activities for families. You can find out more here: https://www.newmarket.gov.uk/event/memorial-gardens-summer-entertainment/
VIA ZOOM
Timeout Tuesdays
(1 hour sessions every Tuesday from 10.00-11.00am)
Join us for 1 hour taster sessions where you can join us online.
21 September – True Colours for Parents (Fun personality quiz to support happy and healthy relationships)
28 September – Sibling Rivalry session 1
5 October – Sibling Rivalry session 2
12 October – True Colours for Children (Fun personality quiz to support happy and healthy relationships)
19 October – Outside the Box session 1 (Really useful tips and strategies for parents and carers of children with SEN)
9 November – Outside the Box session 2 (Really useful tips and strategies for parents and carers of children with SEN)
16 November – Building Resilience session 1
23 November – Building Resilience session 2
30 November – Raising Teens (Information about the changing brain, tips and strategies for parents and carers of teenagers)
7 December – Managing Stress & Anxiety
SPRING 2022
18 January – Raising Teens (Information about the changing brain, tips and strategies for parents and carers of teenagers)
25 January – Birth Order (Are you the oldest, youngest, middle or only child? Join us to find out how this might affect you and your children?)
1 February – Parenting Styles (Find out your dominant parenting style and how this may affect your children’s self esteem).
8 February – Labelling (Join us to find out how labelling your child may not always be a good thing)
15 February – SEN Toolbox (Tips and useful strategies for parents and carers of children with SEN)
1 March – 6 Steps to Success for Life – Session 1
8 March – 6 Steps to Success for Life – Session 2
15 March – True Colours (Fun personality quiz to support happy and healthy relationships)
22 March – The Road Ahead (Tips and useful strategies to support you moving back into education, training or work).
29 March – Raising Teens (Information about the changing brain, tips and strategies for parents and carers of teenagers)
Please contact us and we will send you a Zoom log in.
Venue: Online ZOOM
Date: Starting Thursday 20th January 2022
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 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: To be confirmed – please contact us to express your interest.
Times: To be confirmed
Outside the Box
Venue: Online ZOOM
Date: To be confirmed – please contact us to express your interest
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.
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: To be confirmed
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: Newmarket (venue to be given on booking – Currently on ZOOM)
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10.30am -12.00
Do you have children with SEN? We have a social group for you to get together with other parents, chat, coffee, cake. 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.
Due to Covid restrictions we can only have a small group of parents at a time.
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
Time: Facebook Live 1.00-1.30pm
NO NEED TO BOOK JUST TUNE IN.
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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