It’s the most important job in the world – and the hardest – yet no qualifications are required!
The Family Centre teams, as part of the Isle of Man Parenting Network, run a range of courses aimed at providing ‘on the job training’, advice and discussions for all parents in the Isle of Man.
Parent Power Programmes
Parenting courses
- Solihull Programme
10 weeks focusing on developing a framework for promoting positive parenting and encouraging positive behaviour. Most appropriate for parents with children aged from birth to 14 years. - Parenting Teens
For parents of teenagers who may be experiencing difficulties and would like some help. This is a six session evening course.
- Help I’m a Parent
To help with practical parenting skills. This is a daytime course consisting of four sessions each lasting two hours.
- Through the eyes of a child
Looking at the effect parental separation can have on the children involved in the relationship. This is a two part evening course.
- Chatter Matters
Helping parents to understand the importance of communication with children, through singing and activities. This is a daytime course consiting of two sessions each lasting two hours.
- Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding the emotional needs of your children. This is a daytime course consiting of two sessions each lasting two hours.
One-off Parenting Workshops
- Lets Go Potty
Offering advice and tips on what can be a challenging time for parents.
- Meeting Milestones
This workshop looks at reducing parents anxieties around milestones by understanding milestones and how to aid your child/children to meet them. - Tackling Tantrums
You’re not alone when your little one has a tantrum in the supermarket or will not leave the park. Handy tips on how to handle the situation while keeping calm.
- Sleep
Help and information on bedtime routines and sleep patterns from babies to young children.
- Keeping Christmas Cheery
Ways to survive Christmas for yourself and your family.
- Happy Mealtimes / Healthy Eating
Looking at healthy meal options for children and the importance of meal times, as well as help with fussy eaters and other meal time horrors.
- Whoops a Daisy Home Safety
The importance of safety in the home and in the garden, for babies, toddlers and young children.
- Play
Take part in a fun, interactive and cost effective way of understanding the value of play.
Click here to view our Parent Power 'What’s On'.
For more information about The Children’s Centre Parent Power programme please contact Anne Hughes, parenting co-ordinator. Support and advice can also be found in the Parenting Network Handbook.
