Category Archives: Parenting NI

Family Support Survey 2018-2019

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CYPSP would like to ensure that parents are involved in the design and development of support services for families across Northern Ireland and would value your feedback which will help to inform planning for future services.

The aim of Family Support is to promote and protect health, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people and their families through a range of support services. This can be help within your local community and from family/friends.

Closing Date:  31st January 2019

Click the link below to complete the survey
https://familysupportsurvey2018-19.questionpro.com

 

If you have any questions about the survey, please email either adele@parentingni.org, michellem@parentingni.org or ring 028 90 31 0891.

 

 

Parenting Apart Programme – Parenting NI

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Parenting NI are pleased to announce that they will be delivering a Parenting Apart Programme in Belfast this July.  This 6-week programme is aimed at parents who have separated, are separating, divorced or thinking of divorce.  The programme provides practical advice and guidance about what children need to know, and what parents can do to meet their children’s need.  Programme details:

Programme Day:                Every Tuesday

Dates:                                  25 July to 29 August 2017

Times:                                 6pm – 8pm

Location:                            Belfast city centre

Cost:                                    £35 per person

Any parents interested in the programme should completed the attached booking form and return to Parenting NI to secure their place. They can also contact the Parents Helpline on 0808 8010 722 to find out more.

Parenting Apart Programme – Booking Form

 

Parental Participation Project

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Parenting NI are working with agencies and parents across Northern Ireland to facilitate a Parental Participation Project. The project aims to engage front line agencies who work with parents to demonstrate the importance of service user engagement through the children and young people’s sector and the role of parents in a child’s life.

 

Objectives of the project:

  • Give Parents a Voice;
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to be listened too;
  • Raise awareness of the role of parental participation within CYPSP.

 

Read more about the project

 

Contact Us

If you would like to know more about Parenting NI and the Parental Participation Project please get in touch:

Lynn Heatley, Parental Engagement Coordinator

Email: lynnh@parentingni.org

Telephone: 028 9031 0891

 

Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles Workshops for Parents

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Parenting NI in partnership with Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project are hosting a series of Encouraging Healthy Lifestyle workshops for parents.

The workshop will explore:

  • Health and Wellbeing – A healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing
  • Healthy Eating – Exploring portion size and forming good food habits with food
  • Physical Activity –  Encouraging exercise through more family activities
  • Sleep Routine – Develop an effective sleep routine for your family

 

There will be two workshops. For more information about each of the workshops click on the detail below:

Downpatrick: 24 January 2017, 10am-12pm at Down Sure Start

Portadown: 30 January 2017, 10am-12pm at NIACRO 

 

All parents are welcome. To register call 0808 8010 722