If you are a Parent living in Leeds (LS8 & LS9); you are welcome to attend parent support group sessions which will start running from September 2010 (day/evening).
You can come and talk about how to move on;  coping with change,  managing emotions better, ways to support children through separation and feeling more positive
For more information, please call; 0113 380 6524 or 01302 347 444 or text MO and your name to 07581 679357.

Relate Birmingham is offering various parenting workshops free of charge to residents of Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell.

For further information on dates and type of courses on offer please contact training@relatebirmingham.co.uk  or 0121 6431638.

A book by Sandy Howarth

 "No Matter What" (Autism) has been honoured as an award winning finalist at the 2010 International Book Awards  - this is a parent’s experience and learning written to help others cope with Autism and it’s challenges.

To purchase this book go to www.autismguide.org

Are you having problems with your child’s behaviour?
Do you have a child between 18 months and 3 years of age?

Does this sound familiar?

• “I’m really stressed about my child’s eating.”
• “My child has tantrums, I just don’t know how to cope.”
• “I’d like to have a better relationship with my child.”

If you live in the districts of Blaby, Oadby and Wigston, you can get help with these (and other worries) at FREE Practical Parenting classes run by Relate Leicestershire. We only have a limited number of places, so book now !

We have daytime sessions running from 10.00 am to 12 noon and evening sessions from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm at various venues in the Blaby, Oadby and Wigston areas during July and August.

To reserve a place or to find our more, contact:

Wigston Magna Sure Start Children’s Centre on 0116 305 5282

If you don't live nearby - please click here to find out about courses in your area.

Dadcando by Chris Barnardo is a collection of magical and creative projects for parents to try at home with their kids. From building a spaceship to constructing a homemade Mobius strip, the ideas in Dadcando will entertain and inspire any dad keen to spend quality time with his children. Perfect for the long summer holidays, the book is sure to appeal to parents looking for ideas to keep the kids busy, happy and creative without breaking the bank. Dadcando also includes bags of support and advice for any father who finds himself going it alone, all stemming from the author’s own experience of being a single dad to his four children.

Relate for Parents' readers and visitors can have copies of Dadcando for the exclusive price of £10, saving £4.99 off the usual retail price of £14.99. All you need to do to take advantage of this special offer is visit guardianbooks.co.uk and enter the code ‘dadcan10’ in the ‘Promotion code’ field.
Alternatively, telephone orders can be placed by calling 0845 606 4232 and quoting the same code. The offer will run until 1st September 2010.

Lincolnshire County Council in partnership with Relate Lincolnshire have launched a comprehensive package of support for parents, children and young people in Lincolnshire who are in the process of separating or have separated.

Visit: www.separating-parents.org.uk or phone 0845 604 6206

Did you know that Relate runs a number of courses and workshops ?

We believe that relationship skills can be learnt and that it helps to talk about relationships with other people who are going through similar things. Relate's workshops can help you to put things in perspective, learn how to deal with difficult situations, restore balance to family life and keep time aside for you and those close to you.

Click here for details of the parenting workshops we offer

Visit www.relate.org.uk for other courses and workshops

New research out reveals that while most dads (61 per cent) feel comfortable giving advice to their children about bullying only one in five (17 per cent) children trust their dad’s advice on this topic. However 6 out of 10 (59 per cent) children would trust their mum’s advice.

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