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Category: Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children

  • Empowering Families: The Impact of the Parents Plus Children’s Programme

    Empowering Families: The Impact of the Parents Plus Children’s Programme

    Parenting is a complex journey where guiding children through their early years demands a mix of love, understanding, and practical strategies.

    The evidence based Parents Plus Children’s Programme offers a comprehensive approach to nurturing positive family dynamics. As a facilitator of this impactful programme, professionals are equipped with the tools to empower parents to navigate the complexities of child-rearing with confidence.

    About the programme

    At its core, the Parents Plus Children’s Programme is designed to address the multifaceted needs of families. By training as a facilitator, you gain insight into effective methods to support parents in managing behaviour and emotional challenges, thus fostering an environment where children can thrive emotionally and socially. The programme emphasises the importance of building self-esteem and confidence in children, laying a strong foundation for their development.

    One of the programme’s critical components is its focus on reducing parental stress. By providing parents with practical problem-solving skills and strategies to establish positive daily routines, the programme alleviates the pressures of parenting. This proactive approach not only benefits the parents but also contributes to a harmonious family life.

    Moreover, the Parents Plus Children’s Programme encourages the development of connected and close family relationships. Facilitators are trained to guide parents in engaging with their children in meaningful ways, thereby enhancing the family bond. Additionally, the programme places a significant emphasis on encouraging children’s learning and school work, recognising the pivotal role of education in a child’s life.

    Who is the training for?

    The facilitator training is designed to cater to a wide range of professionals who are in a position to make an impact on the lives of families.

    This includes:

    • HSE Primary Care Teams (Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Public Health Nurses)
    • Professionals from Family Resource Centres, Children and Young People’s Services Committees, and Home School Liaison Officers (HSCL), TESS
    • Primary School Teachers, TUSLA Parenting Support Champions Project, and TUSLA Child and Family Agency Teams
    • Regional Parent support networks and Area Based Childhood Programmes

    This diverse audience underscores the programme’s versatility and its capacity to be applied across various settings.

    Proven Impact

    The efficacy of the Parents Plus Children’s Programme is not merely theoretical but is backed by tangible outcomes observed in primary schools, mental health, and disability settings.

    Families who have participated in the programme report significant improvements in their children’s social behaviour and a reduction in behaviour and emotional problems. Perhaps most importantly, the programme has been shown to decrease parental stress and increase parental confidence, which are critical components of a healthy family dynamic.

    The Parents Plus Children’s Programme stands out as an important tool for professionals dedicated to supporting families. By training as a facilitator, you are not just imparting knowledge; you are fostering resilience, understanding, and connection within families.

    The next Parents Plus Children’s Programme training takes place online via Zoom on the 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd and 23rd April 2024 (9.15am-1pm).

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  • Shape tomorrow’s youth by strengthening parent partnerships today.

    Shape tomorrow’s youth by strengthening parent partnerships today.

    The Parents Plus Children’s Programme is a practical and solution-focused course designed to support professionals in enhancing family and child welfare.

    This training is ideal for a wide range of professionals working across health, education and community services, including psychologists, social workers, primary school teachers, and others involved in child and family care. It’s particularly suitable for those who work with children aged 6-11, including those with additional needs​​.

    By joining our training, you’ll gain skills in managing children’s behaviour and emotional problems, building self-esteem and confidence in children, and strengthening family relationships. It’s not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about equipping you with the tools to empower parents and create positive change in their lives​​.

    Our upcoming training which starts on the 17th of April will cover key areas like positive parenting, problem-solving, group work skills, and engaging parents effectively​​.

    Completing this programme benefits the families you work with, as studies have shown increased positive social behaviour and reduced emotional problems in children and enhances your professional development. We provide a comprehensive package of pre and post-training supports, including implementation support, supervision sessions, and additional resources to ensure effective programme delivery within your agency​​.

    Below, we explore some of the key benefits of attending this Programme Training –

    Firstly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can enhance your skills as a professional. The programme provides evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, which can be applied in a range of settings, including schools, healthcare settings, and community organizations. By attending the programme, you can learn new skills and techniques that can help you to better support the children and families that you work with.

    Secondly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can improve your confidence in working with families. By learning evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, you can feel more confident in your ability to support families effectively. This increased confidence can lead to improved outcomes for the children and families that you work with, as well as enhance your professional reputation.

    Thirdly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can provide an opportunity for networking with other professionals. The programme training attracts a range of professionals, including teachers, social workers, and healthcare professionals, providing an opportunity to build relationships with colleagues from a range of settings. This networking can lead to new opportunities for collaboration and partnership working, which can enhance the effectiveness of the services that you provide.

    Finally, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can be personally rewarding. The programme Training provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, which can be extremely rewarding. By supporting families to improve their children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, you can make a lasting impact on their lives.

    The Children’s Programme facilitator training is suitable for a range of professionals, including:

    • HSE Primary Care Teams such as Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Public Health Nurses
    • Family Resource Centres
    • Children and Young People’s Services Committees
    • Home School Liaison Officers (HSCL), TESS
    • Primary School Teachers. 
    • TUSLA Parenting Support Champions Project
    • TUSLA Child and Family Agency Teams  
    • Regional Parent support networks such as Parenting Monaghan, Parent Hub Donegal and Parenting Limerick 
    • Area Based Childhood Programme (ABC) such as Supporting Parents & Early Childhood Services (SPECS), Bray 
    • HSE Sláintecare Healthy Communities 

    In conclusion, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can offer a range of benefits for professionals who work with children and families. From enhancing your skills and confidence to providing networking opportunities and personal rewards, the programme training provides a valuable opportunity for professional development. If you work with children and families, consider attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training to enhance your practice and make a positive difference in the lives of those you work with.

    Use the buttons below to contact our impact lead Vicki Byrne or to book your place on our programme training today.

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