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Parenting events in August 2010
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1-2-3 Magic: Discipline that works with 2-10 year olds
Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support and UnitingCare Burnside
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Pendle Hill
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A four-session parenting course for parents and carers of 2-10 year olds.
The group will cover positive behaviour management strategies to help parents with their children.
Learn strategies to manage unwanted behaviour, more...
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Cost One-off $5 membership, + gold coin donation each week
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Childcare Yes
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From Wednesday, 25 August 2010
to Wednesday, 15 September 2010
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Phone 02 9636 8437
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Engaging Adolescents
Anglicare
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Parramatta
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This is a three week course on how to avoid nagging your teenagers and begin to relate to them in a firm yet loving and respectful way. This course will give you a plan for having that crucial talk with them when they have cr more...
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Cost $10pp per session / gold coin donation for childminding
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Childcare Yes
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From Monday, 23 August 2010
to Monday, 6 September 2010
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Phone 02 9895 8054
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TUNING IN TO KIDS
Sydney West Area Health Service
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb Penrith
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Tuning in to Kids is a six week parenting program for parents of children aged 4-12 years.
The program assists parents to become better at understanding their children, talking to their children and at helping their childr more...
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Cost Free
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Childcare No
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From Tuesday, 17 August 2010
to Tuesday, 21 September 2010
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Phone 02 4732 2388
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Drop In Service at Windsor Park Public School
Peppercorn Services Inc
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb South Windsor
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A Family Worker from Peppercorn Family Services will be available to talk to in an informal, relaxed and confidential manner and can help you to:
Answer questions
Gain advice in relation to your family situation
Acce more...
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Cost Free
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Childcare No
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From Tuesday, 17 August 2010
to Tuesday, 14 December 2010
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Phone 4577 9804
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KIDS WITH COURAGE PROGRAM
Springwood Uniting Church
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb Springwood
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Kids with Courage is a seven-week program that aims to strengthen primary aged children, together with their family, particularly those who are under stress at school, home or with peer relationships.
The program includes th more...
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Cost $10 per week
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Childcare No
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From Thursday, 12 August 2010
to Thursday, 23 September 2010
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Phone 02 4751 3951
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123 Magic - Westmead
Relationships Australia
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Westmead
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This program explores how parents can build better relationships with their children and manage behaviour in a positive way.
Topics covered include:
Encouraging good behaviour
Managing difficult behaviour
Strategies f more...
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Cost $30
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Childcare No
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From Thursday, 12 August 2010
to Thursday, 26 August 2010
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Phone (02) 9806 3299
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Parenting after Separation
ANGLICARE
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Parramatta
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This is a four week course that will provide information and support for parents who are separated. There will be a time for group discussion & sharing more...
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Cost $10 per person per session, Gold Coin Donation for child care
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Childcare Yes
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From Thursday, 12 August 2010
to Thursday, 2 September 2010
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Phone 9895 8054
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Where Did I Come From? & Preparing for Puberty
Peppercorn Services Inc
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb South Windsor
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MODULE 1: “Where Did I Come From?” (60 minutes)
This module helps both children and adults to gain an understanding of the structure and functions of the reproductive systems in males and females, provides information o more...
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Cost Free
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Childcare No
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On Thursday, 12 August 2010
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Phone 4577 9804
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Parenting After Separation-Focus on Kids
Relationships Australia
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb Penrith
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This course helps parents to understand, focus on and respond to the needs of their children after a separation. It looks at ways to support children and address their issues constructively even when there is ongoing conflict more...
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Cost Sliding Scale
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Childcare No
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From Tuesday, 10 August 2010
to Tuesday, 14 September 2010
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Phone 02-47284800
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Stepparenting
ANGLICARE
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Parramatta
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This four week course is designed to offer step families some strategies in building relationship strengths, it examines challenges faced by couples and presents a perspective which celebrates the viability and positives of s more...
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Cost $10 per person/per session. Child care cost is Gold coin donation
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Childcare Yes
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From Monday, 9 August 2010
to Monday, 30 August 2010
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Phone 9895 8054
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Dunstan Baby Language
Peppercorn Services Inc
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb South Windsor
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PARENTING COURSE for FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED 0-12 WEEKS OR EXPECTANT PARENTS
For years, many mothers have believed that a baby’s cries were more than random noise – that their babies were trying to communicate distin more...
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Cost Free
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Childcare Yes
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From Monday, 9 August 2010
to Monday, 16 August 2010
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Phone 02 4577 9804
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Parenting After Separation - Blacktown
Relationships Australia
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Blacktown
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This course helps parents to understand, focus on and respond to the needs of their children after a separation.
It looks at ways to support children and address their issues constructively even when there is ongoing confl more...
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Cost Scaled acording to income
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Childcare No
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From Saturday, 7 August 2010
to Saturday, 28 August 2010
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Phone (02) 9806 3299
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Aboriginal Parenting Practices
Peppercorn Services Inc
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb South Windsor
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The program is aimed at parents and carers of Koori kids, including aunties, uncles, mums, dads, grandparents, out-of-home carers and anyone else who plays a special part in the child’s life. This parenting course is cultur more...
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Cost Free
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Childcare Yes
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From Friday, 6 August 2010
to Friday, 27 August 2010
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Phone 4577 9804 or 4588 51
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Keeping Kids in Mind: Parenting after separation course
Centacare Catholic Social Services
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb BLACKTOWN
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A post separation parenting course for parents who are struggling to co-operatively co-parent.Parents are challenged to refocus on better understanding their own children's needs during this time of family change, learn st more...
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Cost small weekly fee, always negotiable
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Childcare No
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From Thursday, 5 August 2010
to Thursday, 2 September 2010
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Phone 9933 0222
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Starting School Safely
Peppercorn Services Inc/Hawkesbury Community Hub
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb South Windsor
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The Starting School Safely Workshop will give parents an opportunity to:
Think about transition to school and what it means for all involved. Identify and address the road safety issues related to children starting school. C more...
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Cost Free
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Childcare No
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On Wednesday, 4 August 2010
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Phone 45778970
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Family Wellness - A Parenting Workshop
PACS Children's, Adolescent & Family Counselling
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Region Western Sydney
Suburb Blacktown
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A Parent's Education workshop for parents/carers living with teenagers. It aims to promote and eqip parents by developing practical skills in communication and problem solving. Learn and develop strategies for conflict resolu more...
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Cost $10.00
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Childcare No
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From Wednesday, 4 August 2010
to Wednesday, 8 September 2010
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Phone 9622 0787
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Positive Parenting Program Seminar Series in the Mountains
Mountains Outreach Community Service
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb Lawson
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Small changes, big differences. A series of three day time seminars on the Positive Parenting Program. The power of positive parenting; Raising resiliant children; and Raising confident, competent children. Attend any or all more...
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Cost Free - Bookings essential
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Childcare Yes
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From Tuesday, 3 August 2010
to Tuesday, 17 August 2010
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Phone 4758 6811
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Me & My Friend-Confidence & Self-Esteem Building for Children
Relationships Australia
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Region Greater Western Sydney
Suburb Penrith
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This is a course to help build confidence and self-esteem in 5-12 year olds. As part of the program, sessions involving parents are included to provide them with parenting information, support and opportunities to participate more...
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Cost Sliding Scale
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Childcare No
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From Monday, 2 August 2010
to Monday, 20 September 2010
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Phone 02-47284800
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