Parenting can be one of the hardest jobs there is and we may all find at times that we need some extra help and support. Relationships can often change when we become parents or step-parents.
Less sleep, less time for each other and less time to talk can all place added strains on parents. External pressures such as the coronavirus pandemic and increases in the cost of living can all add to this strain.
Support is available for you and can be accessed by emailing our Children and Family Support Service,
CFSS@nctrust.co.uk. You are not alone and our children's centres can offer help and guide you along the way.
Parental Relationship Support
Conflict is a normal part of any relationship. It only starts to become a problem when conflict is frequent, intense and remains unresolved. Research tells us that parental conflict is harmful to children and affects their mental health, behaviour and success at school. We can support you by finding ways to improve your communication and reduce conflict.
There are 3 online resources to help parents which show how conflict can happen in stressful situations, and how these situations could be handled differently to reduce stress and reduce the impact on their children.
Me,you and baby too
| New and expectant parents
| The resource: - helps new and expectant parents to recognise and adapt to the changes that parenthood can have on relationships
- raises awareness of the impact of stress and conflict on their baby
- supports parents to develop skills to manage conflict constructively
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| Arguing better | Parents experiencing high levels of stress and couple conflict | The resource:
- raises awareness of parental conflict and its impact on children
- increases parents' capacity to cope with stress together
- supports parents to develop skills to manage their conflict more constructively
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Getting it right for children
| Separated or separating parents experiencing high levels of stress and conflict
| The resource:
- raises parents' awareness and understanding of how they are putting their child in the middle of their conflict
- helps parents to develop positive communication skills.
- supports parents to cooperate and work out solutions together
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These resources are available free to parents via the Northamptonshire One Plus One website. An account will be need to be opened and then access is available for any of the modules.
There are also 'Getting On Better' cards available, which provide handy hints and tips for handling different situations, and these are available by emailing
CFSS@NCTrust.co.uk
Parenting support programmes
The Children & Family Support Service offer several group work programmes that can be accessed by emailing
CFSS@nctrust.co.uk or speaking with your child’s school or early years provider. Some of these are offered in person and some can be accessed virtually.
Solihull Approach
This is a programme that supports parents of children up to the age of 12. This could be for you if:
- you are struggling to understand your child’s behaviour
- you need support in how to manage your child’s emotions
- your relationship with your child is becoming a battle
The Solihull Approach aims to:
- promote understanding of children’s behaviour
- tune into children
- explore feelings & emotions
- give you as parents/carers a strategy for repair when things go wrong
- develop a framework for thinking about parent or child relationships, which can be developed into a lifelong skill
- promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting
Triple p 0 to 12
Suitable for parents or carers with primary-aged children.
This could help you if:
Triple P is a Positive Parenting Programme which can help you to:
- encourage the behaviour you like
- deal with problem behaviour
- become confident as a parent
- be realistic about parenting
- take care of yourself
Triple p Teen
Suitable for parents with children aged 11 upwards which can help you to:
- build a strong relationship with your child
- encourage positive behaviour
- resolve conflict
- manage problem behaviour
- help your child stay safe
Stepping Stones
A positive parenting group to support parents and carers of disabled children aged 2 to 12 years with a developmental disability, including those with sensory or physical impairments.
The group can help you to:
- develop a safe, interesting and positive learning environment
- use assertive discipline
- adapt to having a disabled child
- have realistic expectations
- encourage you to be a part of the community
- take care of yourself as a parent
Parenting support timetables
Solihull
Kingsthorpe Children's Centre
| Wednesday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 13 Sept 2023
| 22 Nov 2023
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Montague Street Children's Centre
| Wednesday
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 13 Sept 2023
| 22 Nov 2023
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Penrith Children's Centre
| Monday
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 30 Oct 2023
| 15 Jan 2024
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Daventry Children's Centre
| Tuesday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 31 Oct 2023
| 16 Jan 2024
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Blackthorn Children's Centre
| Wednesday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 10 Jan 2024
| 20 Mar 2024
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Newton Road Children's Centre
| Tuesday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 23 Jan 2024
| 2 April 2024
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Triple P 0-12
Wednesday
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 6 Sep 2023
| 1 Nov 2023
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Tuesday
| 9.15am to 11.15am
| 12 Sep 2023
| 7 Nov 2023
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Wednesday
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 10 Jan 2024
| 6 March 2024
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Tuesday
| 9.15am to 11.15am
| 16 April 2024
| 11 June 2024
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Wednesday
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 5 June 2024
| 31 July 2024
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Teen Triple P
Tuesday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 5 Sep 2023
| 31 Oct 2023
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Thursday
| 6pm to 8pm
| 7th Sep 2023
| 2nd Nov 2023
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Wednesday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 1 Nov 2023
| 3 Jan 2024
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Thursday
| 1pm to 3pm
| 4 Jan 2024
| 29 Feb 2024
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Tuesday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 16 Jan 2024
| 12 March 2024
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Tuesday
| 6pm to 8pm
| 27 Feb 2024
| 23 Apr 2024
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Tuesday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 16 Apr 2024
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Monday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 22 Apr 2024
| 17 June 2024 |
Thursday
| 6pm to 8pm
| 6 June 2024
| 25 July 2024 |
Stepping Stones
Thorplands Children's Centre -
Tuesday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 12 Sep 2023
| 7 Nov 2023
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Montague Children's Centre -
Thursday
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 5 Oct 2023
| 7 Dec 2023
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Daventry Children's Centre -
Wednesday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 17 Jan 2024 | 13 Mar 2024
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Penrith Children's Centre -
Friday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 2 Feb 2024
| 5 Apr 2024
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Newton Road Children's Centre -
Tuesday
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 16 Apr 2024
| 11 June 2024
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Blackthorn Children's Centre -
Tuesday
| 12.45pm to 2.45pm
| 4 June 2024
| 30 July 2024
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Triple P Transitions
Friday
| Penrith Children's Centre
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 22 Sep 2023
| 20 Oct 2023 |
Tuesday
| Kingsthorpe Children's Centre
| 10am to 12pm
| 7 Nov 2023
| 5 Dec 2023
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Tuesday
| Montague Children's Centre
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 5 Dec 2023
| 16 Jan 2024
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Friday
| Daventry Children's Centre
| 12.30pm to 2.30pm
| 12 Jan 2024
| 9 Feb 2024
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Friday
| Newton Road Children's Centre
| 9.30am to 11.30am
| 23 Feb 2024
| 22 Mar 2024
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