Parenting courses and events

Are you the parent of a teenager?

If so, you might be interested in the course Time Out for Parents – The Teenage Years. This is one of the Positive Parenting courses from Care for the Family.

Help and advice on parenting in those teenage years

• to build strong relationships,
• to enjoy family life.

As Care for the Family says: “We know that being a parent can be both rewarding and challenging. Our courses are here to support you and to help you build a strong and secure relationship. There’s something very special about meeting other mums and dads on one of our courses. … The benefits of sharing ideas and experiences with other parents can last a lifetime.”

Starting in January

Time Out for Parents – The Teenage Years from Care for the Family is an eight-session programme for parents and carers.

These sessions are for adults who would like to help their youngsters through the teenage years. Come along and improve your parenting skills in a friendly and relaxed setting.

• Dates: Thursday 23rd January to Thursday 19th March (no session on 20th February – a break for half-term)
• Venue: Main Street Community Church, 61 Main Street, Frodsham WA6 7DF
• Times: 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. (Please arrive before 7.30 p.m. so that we can start promptly.)
• Cost: Sessions free. £8 for the parent’s handbook
• Booking: to book a place, please contact Ruth Basden by phone on 01928 733930 or by email at parenting@mscc.org

The eight sessions

• Session 1 – Temperament and Emotional Needs
• Session 2 – Why It’s Tough Being a Teenager
• Session 3 – Parenting Styles
• Session 4 – Handling Conflict
• Session 5 – Communication
• Session 6 – The Big Issues
• Session 7 – Keeping Teenagers Safe in the Digital Age
• Session 8 – Building Stronger Families

Need a taster?

You could turn up on 23rd January without booking and we hope there will be a place for you, but this is not guaranteed. It is better to book and come for session 1, even if you are not sure that the programme is for you.

For more information on the programme have a look at Care for the Family’s description of the course.