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Parenting is not a natural ability all of us are born with. It is a learning process that takes time, patience and the development of skills.

Dr. Charles Schaefer, Professor of Psychology and author of Raising Baby Right

Courses
The Positive Parenting Course (All 10 modules)
The Positive Parenting Core Skills Course (Modules 1 - 5)
 
Why do a course

What's Involved:

Our flagship 10 session Positive Parenting Course will give you a toolbox full of skills and strategies, and training in how best to use them, to help manage the day-to-day challenges of being a parent. During the course you will be given 'assignments' so you can take the skills home and practice between sessions knowing that each week you can come back to get further coaching on how you can use these skills to have a positive impact on your family's life.

 

We offer morning or evening classes during school term time (with a break for half term) from a number of venues across SW London and also often in Farnham. (See below) OR you can gather a group of friends and book a course to be run in the comfort of your own home.

 

You can join the 10 session courses at any time - it doesn't have to be at the start of term so please call for details.

 

We also offer a 5 Session Positive Parenting Core Skills Course. This course covers Modules 1 to 5 of the full course and runs on specific dates each term at one of our centres or you can arrange to have it run in your own home. The Core course is designed for busy couples, working parents, nannies and anyone else who cannot commit to the 10 session course but would like to pick up the core skills.

 


What's covered in the Course:

Module 1:

How to develop your child's motivation, co-operation, confidence and consideration using Descriptive Praise.

 


Module 2:

Reflective Listening: Improve your emotional bond with your children, encourage communication and good behaviour by understanding and helping them manage their emotions more effectively.

 


Module 3:

Setting up for Success: How to make home life more harmonious and reduce stressful moments.

 


Module 4:

Rules: How to make and consistently follow through on rules in ways that pass on the values you want to your children and encourage cooperation while preserving individuality.

 


Module 5:

Negative Behaviours: How to respond constructively to negative behaviours in ways that teach children to take responsibility and learn from their mistakes without damaging self-esteem.

 

The Parent Practice Courses 5 WEEK COURSE: WHERE AND WHEN

Positive Parenting Core Skills Course Spring 2012:

 

Wandsworth: 7:30-9:30pm. Tuesdays 31st Jan, 7th, 21st, 28th Feb, 6th March 2012. Please note the break over half term week (13-17th Feb)

 


Sussex/Surrey Area:


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Module 6:

Fostering independence and encouraging good behaviour. Apply the skills to train your children in those attributes that you think they should have as adults. Training children to be more self-reliant boosts their confidence hugely as well as giving them skills for life.

 


Module 7:

Being in Charge. Explore how to be in charge without being over controlling and how to discipline effectively in positive ways which encourage children to learn, not to fear.

 


Module 8:

Fostering good relationships between siblings and other children. Look at ways to foster positive relationships between children, siblings and friends, and ways of resolving conflict constructively.

 


Module 9:

Keeping Calm. How to structure your life so that when faced with provocative behaviour you can access your skills. Assess whether your expectations of your children are realistic by reference to stages of development and temperament.

 


Module 10:

What to do when your children push your buttons. When our buttons have been pushed our skills go out the window and we respond to our children's behaviour in ineffective ways. Learn how to recognise and defuse your buttons so you can react appropriately in the face of button-pushing behaviour.

 

The Parent Practice Courses 10 WEEK COURSES: WHERE AND WHEN

Positive Parenting Courses

 

 

All courses run on a rolling programme during termtime with a break over half term. Participants can join AT ANY TIME.

 

Daytime:


Clapham: Wed 10-12pm
Kensington (W8):  Wed 10am-12pm
Kensington (SW7): Thurs 9:30-11:30am.  
Wimbledon: Fri 10am -12pm.

    

 

Evening:


Parsons Green: Wed 7:30-9:30pm

 

 

Surrey/Sussex Area:


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COST

The Positive Parenting (10 week) Course:
This 10 week package is: £400 per person, £640 per couple or £360 each if you book with a friend. All prices include VAT. If preferred we do accept payment for the course in instalments spread over the duration of the course. Please call the office for details.

 

Have done a Private Consultation with us in the last 3 months? Then you can do the 10 week course at a 25% discount. Click here for details


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The Positive Parenting Core Skills Module (5 week course):
This 5 week Module is £250 per person or £400 per couple or £225 each if you book with a friend. All prices include VAT

 

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We offer group rates for parties of 2 or more, please contact the office: 020 8673 3444 for more information.
 
REASSURING

I just wanted to thank you for today and my first sight into the Parent Practice. I have come away feeling really positive. You made me feel that I have the fundamentals right and that so far, what I have done isn't 'wrong', but there are areas that I can work on to make life better!

 

Julie, mother of 4


INSPIRATIONAL

I found the 10 week parenting classes to be honestly superb. It has given us really tangible tools that I feel really happy about working with. The content, quality and pace of the course has been just right and we both feel enormously grateful to you for opening our eyes to these powerful tools.

Una, Mum of 2

TRANSFORMATIONAL

The one thing that surprised me most about the course was not the impact that it had on my kids but more the impact that it had on me! I was constantly challenged as a parent week after week and as a result it has transformed my life and the lives of my family.

Lana, Mum of 2

CALMER

I am finding the topics challenging, and thought provoking, but very worthwhile. I am starting to feel calmer and more in control - I don't feel I have to be so bossy/shouty all the time and the boys are responding well to being asked their opinion and helping find solutions.

Jo, Mum of 3

CONFIDENT

I had such a great time on the course. I learned loads, got great ideas, calmed down and now feel so much more confident. This isn’t about being perfect but about taking positive steps to real improvement.

Deadra, Mum of 2

FUN

We hosted a course given by The Parent Practice. We were surprised how quickly our friends signed up for it. We had such fun and learnt so much, I highly recommend it.

Peter & Catherine, Parents of 3

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