Parents Plus – Healthy Families
Parents tell us they worry about how much time kids spend on technology, staying up late or only wanting certain foods. This programme looks to introduce new habits that naturally replace the harder to break habits
For who?
Mams, dads, and caregivers of children attending primary school
What can I expect?
The programme runs for 8-10 weeks, and aims to;
support mams, dads, caregivers to recognise unhealthy environments; encourage healthy eating habits and enjoy family mealtimes;
introduce good habits around screen time and technology use; promote positive self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
Parents Plus – Children’s Programme
Parenting is one of the hardest but most important jobs in the world, we sometimes need a space to talk. This programme gives parents support in a structured way, valuing every mam, dad and caregivers’ expertise on their own family.
For who?
Mams, dads and caregivers of children attending primary school
What can I expect?
The programme runs for 8-10 weeks in a community setting or school.
- Explores positive communication with children, encourages children’s social skills and emotions; gives the opportunity to explore and share ideas on parenting with other parents; and promotes confidence, learning and positive behaviour in children.
Parenting When Separated
For who?
Mams, dads, caregivers who are preparing for; are going through or went through a seperation.
What can I expect?
The programme runs once a week for 8 to 10 weeks.
- The programme aims to help you learn how to deal with parent/co-parenting issues that can arise because of separation; help you and your children cope with the impact of the separation both emotionally and practically; and enhance communication with your child and your child’s other parent.
Triple P Fearless Programme
Fear-Less Triple P helps you set a good example of coping with anxiety, coaching children to become more emotionally resilient. By developing your own toolbox of strategies, you can choose how to best support your child to manage anxiety.
For who?
Mams, dads and caregivers of children/teenagers 6-14 who are overly anxious or fearful
What can I expect?
The programme runs for 6-8 weeks.
The programme helps you:
- Encourage your child’s coping skills
- Help your child manage anxiety
- Teach your child problem solving skills
- Take care of yourself
- Become confident in managing anxiety
Wilderness Explorer After School Programme
Run in the Glas Community Garden with GAP Ballymun
For Who?
Mams, dads, parents/caregivers who have no access to outside space or are interested in learning about biodiversity as a family.
What can I expect?
- The programme is an 8 week after school programme 3.15 to 4.30pm.
- As a family you and your children will explore the garden and learn about all the different plants and herbs that grow in the garden.
- You will plant vegetables and tend to them each week by weeding and watering them.
- Make bird feeders and hang them around the garden.
- Learn about bees, go on a bug hunt.
Contact Liz 0876347001, Cathy 0876173667, Rose 0873459868 to discuss any of the programmes