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Parenting programmes
Would you like to learn how to be a better parent? Here are some ways you can!
Some you do at home online and others get you out and about, meeting people going through the same experience as you. Some are even run by local parents.
Triple P
Triple P Online courses are a tried and tested way of being a better parent. You can do them at home on your phone, tablet, laptop or PC. Whenever you want. They are free to parents and carers with children under 2 who live in Barking and Dagenham.
This popular Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) parenting courseis for anyone with young children. It helps parents improve family relationships, manage stress and make discipline work.
Join Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities(EPEC) on a parenting course led by local parents. Learn practical skills for everyday life that will help you bring up happy children.
The best thing to do before your baby arrives is take care of yourself. Mellow Bumps is a chance to meet other parents-to-be and support each other at this important time.
Motherhood can be tough. If you're feeling overwhelmed, tearful, or anxious, Mums Matter can help you take control of your health and wellbeing, so you can enjoy motherhood to the full.
Dads Mind is a new programme for local fathers – coming soon to Barking and Dagenham. Until then, you can use the online Parent Support Group and read this blog, “Dads need support, too“.