Shetland Family Centre

Incredible Years Parenting Programme

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FREE COURSES FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF 2-11 YEAR OLDS

making parenting easier & fun

How will the Incredible Years help you?

  • Learn skills to use in play to improve sharing, turn taking, etc
  • Help your child with friendships
  • Help your child feel better about themselves and develop confidence
  • Manage anger, frustration and how to stay calm
  • Bring out the best in your child using praise and incentives
  • Peer support with others in the same situation as you
  • Believe in yourself as a successful parent
  • Enjoy spending time with your children

Whats involved?

Online groups

  • 1 hour 30 mins weekly meetings for 14 weeks
  • 14 people max per group and 2 facilitators
  • One-to-one phone support
  • Course book and handouts provided

In person groups

  • 2 hour weekly meetings for 14 weeks
  • 14 people max per group and 2 facilitators
  • One-to-one phone support
  • Course book and handouts provided
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Help available with transport costs, if needed
  • Free creche

Weekly sessions:

  • Week 1 - Child directed play
  • Week 2 - Child directed play promotes positive relationships
  • Week 3 - Play - Academic and persistence coaching
  • Week 4 - Play - Social and emotion coaching
  • Week 5 - The art of effective praise and encouragement
  • Week 6 - Effective ways to praise using tangible rewards
  • Week 7 - Establishing routines and household rules
  • Week 8 - Effective limit setting
  • Week 9 - Effective limit setting and follow through
  • Week 10 - Ignoring children's inappropriate behaviour
  • Week 11 - Time out to calm down
  • Week 12 - Time out for aggression and noncompliance
  • Week 13 - Natural and logical consequences
  • Week 14 - Teaching children to problem solve

Join thousands of families across the country who have benefited from the support and tips Incredible Years provides for families.

 

For further information, please email shetlandfamilycentre@shetland.gov.uk

or phone 01595 745400.

If you would like to take part in the course, please complete the online form below.

Application Form