Useful Information
Family Lives new online parenting groups and workshops
All programmes provide support, information and resources to parents/carers and adult family members so they can help their child reach their full potential as well as access to the wraparound support provided by our helpline, live chat and website.
Within My Reach
Within my Reach is an 8-week programme specifically designed for parents living together or apart, who are facing conflicts and struggling to find common ground in raising their neurodiverse child. This is a valuable opportunity to enhance relationships, strengthen parenting skills and create a more harmonious home environment
Two courses will be delivered MS Teams over 8 sessions on the following dates :
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 & 7 March, 12 & 14 March and 19 & 21 March 2024, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Via MS Teams
Wednesdays & Saturdays 6 & 9 March, 13 & 16 March and 20 & 23 March 2024, Wednesday 7-9pm & Saturdays 10am-12pm
Via MS Teams
Bringing Up Confident ADHD/ASD Children (6 weeks) Online group
Thursday 25 January to 7 March 2024 9.30am – 11.30 via MS Teams
If your child has ADHD/ASD, or you think they might, join our online 6-week group where you will receive support from other parents and gain a comprehensive understanding of ADHD/ASD and learn strategies to improve life at home and at school.
Sessions will cover :
- ADHD/ ASD - a whole-family issue
- Understanding your child’s behaviour
- Helping your child manage their feelings and outbursts
- Balancing support of siblings
- Learning about structure and routines
- Supporting your child at school
Sorting Out Family Arguments (6 weeks) Online group
Wednesday 7 February to 20 March 9.30am - 11.30am Via MS Teams
Do you feel everything ends in an argument and you are constantly trying to keep the peace? Join our free online 6-week group to help improve family communication, reduce the reactions which lead to arguments and create a culture of teamwork in your family.
Sessions will cover :
- How parents and children can be affected by conflict
- Strategies in handling and resolving conflict and anger
- Parents’ role when there is sibling rivalry and jealousy, fostering cooperation rather than competition
- Effective communication, implementing boundaries and how to negotiate
Getting on with Your Pre Teen/Teenager (6 weeks) Online group
Tuesday 6 February 19 March 9.30am – 11.30am Via MS Teams
Is your teen feeling anxious or isolated? Are you concerned about their mental health and struggling to get help? Maybe you have an FFA/CIN/CP in place and need more support. Join our free online 6-week online group to learn how parents can best emotionally support their teen and feel confident and prepared for whatever challenges might arise.
The sessions will cover:-
- Learn tools to help teenagers manage difficult emotions & avoid drama and become more emotionally resilient
- How to change parenting styles to meet the developmental needs of your teenager & remain effective
- How to talk to teens so they will talk to you and build strong relationships
- How to set effective boundaries to stop problem behaviour
- How to give teenagers more independence whilst keeping them safe, make good choices and avoid peer pressure
Dads Together (6 weeks) Online group
Tuesday 6 February to 19 March 7pm - 9pm Via MS Teams
As a dad do you feel you are constantly nagging or shouting at your child to get what you need? Are you tired of losing your cool and want a calmer house? Join our free online 6- week group to learn how you can change the way you communicate with your child, respond better and feel more in control
The sessions will cover:-
- Exploring what helpful discipline is
- Recognising the triggers and responding more effectively
- Learning new parenting tools to challenge children’s behaviour
- How to negotiate and implement effective boundaries and family agreements
- How to hold boundaries and gain co-operation
Reducing Conflict Online Workshops
Thursday 14 March 9.30am – 11.30am AND Wednesday 20 March 7.00pm – 9.00pm via MS Teams
Conflicts are regular occurrence within families. It’s often a normal part of everyday life. However, conflict that is frequent, intense, and poorly resolved, has a significant negative impact on children’s mental health and long-term life chances. This 2-hour workshop explores different types of conflict between couples and families. Provides support in understanding the causes and impact of parental and family conflict on children and gives practical steps and strategies that parents can take to help improve their family relationships.
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Herts Mini Movers - free resource bank of physical activity ideas & tips for children aged 0-5
Funded by Hertfordshire County Council, and developed by renowned physical development consultant Helen Battelley, who delivered our free CPD courses, you will find practical tips and easy to implement ideas, to get those little ones moving more in early years educational settings.
The national and global recommendations of physical activity for children aged 2-5 years is 180 minutes (3 hours). 60 minutes of that time should be high active/intense physical activity (MVPA – Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity).
Recent research indicates only 9% of UK children are reaching those levels.
Herts Mini Movers want to help improve that, so please visit the website for ideas on how to support children reach this daily recommended goal.
Family Support
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Sorting Out Family Arguments (6 weeks) Online group
Wednesday 7 February to 20 March 9.30am - 11.30am Via MS Teams
Do you feel everything ends in an argument and you are constantly trying to keep the peace? Join our free online 6-week group to help improve family communication, reduce the reactions which lead to arguments and create a culture of teamwork in your family.
Sessions will cover :
- How parents and children can be affected by conflict
- Strategies in handling and resolving conflict and anger
- Parents’ role when there is sibling rivalry and jealousy, fostering cooperation rather than competition
- Effective communication, implementing boundaries and how to negotiate
Getting on with Your Pre Teen/Teenager (6 weeks) Online group
Tuesday 6 February 19 March 9.30am – 11.30am Via MS Teams
Is your teen feeling anxious or isolated? Are you concerned about their mental health and struggling to get help? Maybe you have an FFA/CIN/CP in place and need more support. Join our free online 6-week online group to learn how parents can best emotionally support their teen and feel confident and prepared for whatever challenges might arise.
The sessions will cover:-
- Learn tools to help teenagers manage difficult emotions & avoid drama and become more emotionally resilient
- How to change parenting styles to meet the developmental needs of your teenager & remain effective
- How to talk to teens so they will talk to you and build strong relationships
- How to set effective boundaries to stop problem behaviour
- How to give teenagers more independence whilst keeping them safe, make good choices and avoid peer pressure
Dads Together (6 weeks) Online group
Tuesday 6 February to 19 March 7pm - 9pm Via MS Teams
As a dad do you feel you are constantly nagging or shouting at your child to get what you need? Are you tired of losing your cool and want a calmer house? Join our free online 6- week group to learn how you can change the way you communicate with your child, respond better and feel more in control
The sessions will cover:-
- Exploring what helpful discipline is
- Recognising the triggers and responding more effectively
- Learning new parenting tools to challenge children’s behaviour
- How to negotiate and implement effective boundaries and family agreements
- How to hold boundaries and gain co-operation
Reducing Conflict Online Workshops
Thursday 14 March 9.30am – 11.30am AND Wednesday 20 March 7.00pm – 9.00pm via MS Teams
Conflicts are regular occurrence within families. It’s often a normal part of everyday life. However, conflict that is frequent, intense, and poorly resolved, has a significant negative impact on children’s mental health and long-term life chances. This 2-hour workshop explores different types of conflict between couples and families. Provides support in understanding the causes and impact of parental and family conflict on children and gives practical steps and strategies that parents can take to help improve their family relationships.
We accept referrals from professionals as well as self-referrals. Please click here referral form for our online referral form
You can also email services@familylives.org.uk or call us on 0204 522 8700 or 0204 522 8701 for more information.