For Parents
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs – it can be wonderful, funny and exciting but can also be exhausting, difficult, overwhelming and a whole lot of pressure too. There are so many opinions and judgements out there, that you start to doubt your own instincts and how you want to parent. Expectations are high – we feel we should know better, do better and be better parents for our children.
All ages bring their own challenges – from the baby that won’t sleep to the teenager coping with exam stress. There may be situations you want to handle differently or change completely. Working out the best way forward can be tough and at times it can feel that things are getting worse rather than better.
Life can be especially hard if your child has additional needs or if you are dealing with difficult life events such as separation, divorce or bereavement. Knowing how to support your child in the best way when life is tough can be even more challenging when trying to cope with your own feelings and emotions.
If this sounds familiar – we can help. By exploring and unpicking your concerns together we can start to understand the reasons why things happen. Each family, parent and child is different and unique, so we appreciate that one size does not fit all. We build bespoke programmes for families and offer support whilst changes are put in place. We work with you and focus on what you feel needs to change, giving individual, practical strategies so that you can start to enjoy family life again and gain greater balance through the ups and downs of being a parent.
Putting these changes into action may not be easy but with guidance, encouragement and support you will find that you understand your child better, have an improved relationship with them and will have a ‘tool kit’ of strategies that adapt and work for you.
We are based in Kent and can offer coaching in your home, depending on location. Alternatively, we are able to offer telephone, e-mail or skype support, regardless of where you live. We have worked with people locally, nationally and even supported families in America! We have a flexible pricing structure depending on the service you would like so please contact us to discuss whether we are the right service for you, and which of our services would best meet the needs of your family.
Contact us for your free telephone consultation
Testimonials
I was extremely happy with their services and assistance, helping my children to come to terms with our separation and pending divorce. They were recommended to me by another family and I would highly recommend them.
Fantastic course content, fantastic facilitators. Acceptance, understanding, support from rest of group and facilitators. Tips and techniques I wouldn’t have thought of. BRILLIANT
A great fun course, very informative, interesting and helped me review my setting, my practice and what I need to change.
Good communication between course tutors and participants and run at the right pace. Tutors were knowledgeable and able to give different perspectives.
We are working individually with families through telephone, Zoom or Skype.
Now that restrictions have lifted, we are again able to offer home visiting alongside the online and telephone support, depending on distance.
If you would like more information, we offer a free, no obligation call so we can discuss your concerns and whether we would be the right service for you.
Parenting groups and workshops
In 2021 we will be running a variety of other parenting groups and parent workshops online through Zoom. These will include:
- 4 week parenting group looking at understanding your child’s behaviour, managing emotions and providing practical strategies for you to use at home.
- Introduction to Autism Workshop
- Introduction to Sensory Processing Workshop
- Understanding the Teenage Brain Workshop
- Understanding Teenage Anxiety Workshop
We do not have any dates yet confirmed for our group work or workshops, however to find out more information or to go on our waiting list, please email us on info@purpleparenting.co.uk or use our contact form
Danson Children’s Centre Zoom Workshops
Toilet Training
Wednesday 30th June 10.30-11.45am
These workshops are available free to parents in Bexley. To book your place please email Danson Children Centre: u5.dansonyc@btconnect.com
North Bexley Children’s Centre Zoom Workshops
Fussy Eating
Tuesday 29th June 10.30-11.45am
Bedtime Battles
Tuesday 29th June 10.30-12pm
Toilet Training
Tuesday 13th July 10.30-11.45am
These workshops are available free to parents in Bexley. To book your place please contact West Street Children Centre on 0203 045 5480.
Early Years Zoom Staff Training
Managing Challenging Behaviour in a Setting – £24.99 per delegate (Early bird offer available £19.99 on Facebook!)
This live Zoom training offers a practical and supportive approach to managing children’s challenging behaviour in an Early Years setting
Tuesday 6th July 7-8.30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/493512735265033
For more details, or to book please contact us on info@purpleparenting.co.uk
Whole Setting Staff Training
We are happy to announce that with the current change in restrictions, we are now able to offer face to face staff training again. If you would like to arrange online or in person training for your staff group please email us for details on info@purpleparenting.co.uk