Parenting Puzzle Workshops

(4-session Parenting Puzzle Workshops for parents)

Face to Face or Online Training

Training for practitioners who have previously trained as Parent Group Leaders and would like to deliver 4 workshops based on The Nurturing Programme to parents with children under 5 years old.

The course highlights the importance of tuning into young children and the power of play; it also promotes positive approaches to discipline and boundary setting.

Parents are encouraged to develop an understanding of the importance of nurture of self and others in family relationships.

Training for Practitioners

On completion of the training, practitioners will be able to:

explain to parents the importance of child-led play
support parents in reducing their own and children’s stress
support parents in building positive relationships with their young children
deliver the Parenting Puzzle Workshops to groups of parents

This is a 1-day training.

2 trained Parent Group Leaders (PGL) are required to deliver the groups, with each PGL trained in the specific programme being delivered.

Download the training course overview PDF for further details and cost.

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Practitioners will receive a resources bundle included in the training cost:

The Parenting Puzzle Handbook

Programme for Parents

The programme consists of 4 x 2-hour workshops for groups of parents of children under 5 years old and is usually delivered in children’s centres, schools or early years settings.

The aims of the programme are to:

introduce the Four Constructs (Building Blocks) for positive, constructive relationships and calm, confident parenting
develop parents’ understanding of empathy
develop parents’ understanding of the importance of listening and communication
explore the power of praise and positive interaction
increase parents’ understanding of the power of play
promote positive approaches to discipline and boundary setting
develop an understanding of the importance of nurture of self and others in family relationships

Workshop 1

Understanding your children’s behaviour
Listening and how babies and children communicate
Praise and encouragement

Workshop 2

Praise and guidance
Power of play and positive moments

Workshop 3

Boundaries and parenting styles
Understanding and managing behaviour
Looking after ourselves

Workshop 4

Dealing with stress and conflict
Developing the Family Toolkit

We offer a range of resources such as handbooks, parent group boards and games, all available to purchase in our online shop:

The Parenting Puzzle book
The Parenting Puzzle booklets are an abbreviated version of The Parenting Puzzle book is available in other languages.
Games: Ask It Tell It Card Game, The Nurturing Game, Feeling Faces resource

For those who will go on to deliver groups, complete sets of Group Boards are available to purchase as well as portfolio carrying cases. As an alternative to purchasing boards from us, some organisations share boards and others make their own, using images held in the PGL Login area of the website.

Parents feel more confident and have greater understanding of their children’s feelings and needs and how their children communicate these.

They have an increased repertoire of parenting strategies to support their child’s development and school readiness.

Visit Our Impact to view evidence to support the effectiveness of the Parenting Puzzle Workshop.

Reviews of this Training or Programme

“It is a great programme and is so much more up to date than other programmes we have used for babies/toddlers in our area. Provides a great foundation for moving on to 10 week programme and eventually talking teens. Gives a consistent message.” – Practitioner

“It gave me a lot of confidence to bring different strategies into my family where I was struggling” – Parent

“Very clear and concise activities that help to develop the understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to help you facilitate the course.” – Practitioner

“It helped me to realise I wasn’t alone and it enabled me to see situations from the child’s perspective. I also learnt to think of myself more.” – Parent

“Very useful foundation for working with families and enabling them to be better and happier parents.” – Practitioner

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Contact our training team to discuss or find out more on 01865 401800 or email training@emotionalhealth.org.uk. You can also check our training calendar for upcoming training.

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