We all struggle with making sense of our children’s emotions and understanding what they need from us. COS is based on attachment research and supports parents in understanding their child’s emotional world
For who?
Parents and caregivers of children aged from 6 months. Priority is given to those with a Public Health Nurse in the Ballymun Health Centre; places are offered to those outside the area depending on availability.
What can I expect?
8–10-week course: 2 hours per week; parents/ caregivers attend without their children; childcare can sometimes be provided for those who need it. This programme will be held in a community setting in Ballymun.
COS provide video examples of parents and babies/ toddlers together. We watch this to learn how to read emotional needs; to support children’s ability to successfully manage emotions and to support the development of your child’s self-esteem.