October 2020
Practical Parenting Antenatal
We spend 50% of the time talking about the birthing experience, and 50% of the time talking about AFTER the baby comes. All the information you really need to know. A holistic antenatal course preparing you for the arrival of your tiny human. The only antenatal course run by a registered midwife and mental/relational health counsellor, this course is designed to prepare you and your family for birth and beyond. As you would expect from an antenatal course, half the sessions are spent preparing…
Find out more »Childminder’s certificate for teenagers – Highbury Community House
Childminder’s certificate with Sarah Thompson and Bridget Gundy Become the type of childminder parents will want to book again and again – safe, reliable and fun! This workshop provides practical information on first-aid essentials, children’s developmental needs and creative ideas for play, as well as offering advice on how to establish your childminding business. Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead 9.30am: Doors open 10—11.30am: First aid for childminders with Sarah Thompson 11.30am—12.30pm: Lunch 12.30—2pm: The childminder that gets booked…
Find out more »Baby and Toddler Years Toolbox Course – Online (Manukau)
This course will be running online (via Zoom). What you will learn In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Baby and Toddler years Toolbox will support you to develop a strong and loving bond with your child, and lay some good foundations for the rest of their lives. The Baby and Toddler years Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your child and their big feelings, discipline, boundaries,…
Find out more »Building Awesome Whānau course – Hamilton
What you will learn In six sessions, over six weeks, this course is packed full of ideas, positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki and useful resources to help you build a great future for your whānau. The activities in this course cover tamariki aged 0–12 years. You are the most important person to your tamariki. Your facilitator will draw on the wealth of wisdom and experiences present in the group, and weave that together with…
Find out more »Baby and Toddler Years Toolbox Course- New Lynn
What you will learn In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Baby and Toddler years Toolbox will support you to develop a strong and loving bond with your child, and lay some good foundations for the rest of their lives. The Baby and Toddler years Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your child and their big feelings, discipline, boundaries, play and lots more. This course is a…
Find out more »Building Awesome Whānau course – New Lynn
What you will learn In six sessions, over six weeks, this course is packed full of ideas, positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki and useful resources to help you build a great future for your whānau. The activities in this course cover tamariki aged 0–12 years. You are the most important person to your tamariki. Your facilitator will draw on the wealth of wisdom and experiences present in the group, and weave that together with…
Find out more »Mindful parenting – six week course
Gabrielle Findlay presents 'Mindful parenting' brought to you by Parenting Place. If you're finding parenting stressful and life too busy, this is the perfect workshop for you. In this six-week course, Gabrielle teaches practical research-based mindful parenting techniques that reduce stress, improve family relationships, provide tools to stay calm in the middle of even the most chaotic days and create deep, lasting connections between parents and their children. Gabrielle is a coach, with a Masters in Psychology and a mother…
Find out more »Mindful Parenting – six week online course – live stream via Zoom
Clinical Psychologist Chantal Hofstee presents 'Mindful parenting' brought to you by Parenting Place. If you’re finding parenting stressful and life too busy, this is the perfect workshop for you. In this six-week course Chantal teaches practical research-based mindful parenting techniques that reduce stress, improve family relationships, provide tools to stay calm in the middle of even the most chaotic days, and create deep, lasting connections between parents and their children. Chantal Hofstee is a registered Clinical Psychologist and mother of three. She has…
Find out more »Building Awesome Whānau course – Rotorua
What you will learn In six sessions, over six weeks, this course is packed full of ideas, positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki and useful resources to help you build a great future for your whānau. The activities in this course cover tamariki aged 0–12 years. You are the most important person to your tamariki. Your facilitator will draw on the wealth of wisdom and experiences present in the group, and weave that together with…
Find out more »Building Awesome Whānau Facilitator Training – Whangarei
Building Awesome Whānau Facilitator Training Building Awesome Whānau draws from the wisdom of mātauranga Māori and the best of Parenting Place to offer a kaupapa for family/whānau that is uniquely Aotearoa. Designed for whānau raising children aged 0-12, Building Awesome Whānau has six sessions which can be held weekly or as a series of wānanga (facilitator dependent). Facilitators have - Experience in group facilitation Basic understanding of te Reo me ōna tikanga A priority to serve the aspirations of…
Find out more »Primary Years Toolbox Course – Westmere
What you will learn In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Primary years Toolbox will support you to develop a strong and loving bond with your child, and build your confidence as a parent/caregiver. This Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your child and their big feelings, discipline, boundaries, play and lots more. This is a new and more specific version of our Middle Years Toolbox. This…
Find out more »Teenage Years Toolbox Course – New Lynn
What you will learn In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Teen years Toolbox will support you on your journey of letting go and handing over some of the controls as your young person learns to fly solo. Although the teen years can be challenging, they can also be some of the best years of your life – and theirs! Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your…
Find out more »Parenting a gifted child – 4 session online course – live stream via Zoom
Clinical Psychologist Chantal Hofstee presents 'Parenting a gifted child' - an online course brought to you by Parenting Place Having a gifted child comes with very real challenges that can make everyday live complex and exhausting for both the child and the parent. Having a clear understanding of how the child’s brain works and learning strategies that have been designed to support the gifted child’s emotional and mental health and wellbeing can make life happier and easier for the whole…
Find out more »Baby and Toddler Years Toolbox – Dunedin
What you will learn In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Baby and Toddler years Toolbox will support you to develop a strong and loving bond with your child, and lay some good foundations for the rest of their lives. The Baby and Toddler years Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your child and their big feelings, discipline, boundaries, play and lots more. This course is a…
Find out more »Building Awesome Whānau course – Online (National)
What you will learn In six sessions, over six weeks, this course is packed full of ideas, positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki and useful resources to help you build a great future for your whānau. The activities in this course cover tamariki aged 0–12 years. You are the most important person to your tamariki. Your facilitator will draw on the wealth of wisdom and experiences present in the group, and weave that together with…
Find out more »Teenage Years Toolbox Course – Dunedin
What you will learn In six sessions, typically run over six weeks, the Teen years Toolbox will support you on your journey of letting go and handing over some of the controls as your young person learns to fly solo. Although the teen years can be challenging, they can also be some of the best years of your life – and theirs! Toolbox covers a range of topics, including the importance of love and connection, different parenting styles, understanding your…
Find out more »Development stages and settling 4-12 months
Sharlene Poole presents 'Development stages and settling 4-12 months' brought to you by Parenting Place. After four months of age, babies go through some significant changes in their development; they find their hands, learn to roll, start on solid food and increase their awake time. All this can have an effect on the ability to settle to sleep well for their parents. Sharlene will demonstrate how settling a baby changes through these developmental changes. About the presenter Sharlene is New…
Find out more »November 2020
The value of routine for 4-12 months
Sharlene Poole presents 'The value of routine for 4-12 months' brought to you by Parenting Place. Babies thrive on routine. Learn how to establish healthy routines that will make life easier for the whole family. About the presenter Sharlene Poole is New Zealand’s leading newborn advisor whose unique baby whispering talents are in demand world-wide. Sharlene brings an air of calm confidence to new parents as she works closely with the whole family to ensure a smooth transition after the…
Find out more »Blended Family Success
Mike and Adele Cornish presents 'Blended family success' brought to you by Parenting Place. A day workshop giving couples tools and strategies to equip their blended family to succeed. Topics Understanding blended family dynamics and planning to succeed How to create and sustain a great couple relationship Learning effective communication and conflict resolution skills Creating a thriving environment for children Co-parenting peacefully with ex-partners Uniting your family with positive parenting strategies What you will learn You will…
Find out more »Building Awesome Whānau Facilitator Training – Tauranga
Building Awesome Whānau Facilitator Training Building Awesome Whānau draws from the wisdom of mātauranga Māori and the best of Parenting Place to offer a kaupapa for family/whānau that is uniquely Aotearoa. Designed for whānau raising children aged 0-12, Building Awesome Whānau has six sessions which can be held weekly or as a series of wānanga (facilitator dependent). Facilitators have - Experience in group facilitation Basic understanding of te Reo me ōna tikanga A priority to serve the aspirations of…
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