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This fantastic session discusses common behaviour problems such as hitting, shouting and refusing to follow instructions. Gain skills in how to encourage appropriate behaviour and create your own useful parenting plan to make some positive changes at home!

New Parents and Carers Helpline for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in East Sussex. The helpline will be available until schools, nurseries, colleges and alternative provision are fully open to all pupils again after the Covid-19 pandemic.

New first-time mothers living in East Sussex can join Home-Start East Sussex’s free Being Mum programme, a six-week course to chat about the challenges and changes associated with becoming a mum, and a chance to form friendships with other new mums in their area.

Often the more supported a child feels at home the better they achieve in school. Come and receive top tips for developing independence, problem solving and communication skills – all of which are essential for having a successful year at primary school.

This session can help parents to improve their child’s confidence and social skills. By learning how to teach your child new skills and encouraging progress and efforts your child will be more able to reach their full potential – a common concern amongst parents of children with additional needs. Click on the image for more details and how to book your place.

When children fight there is a risk that somebody could get hurt so teaching your children clear limits and boundaries is important. This session will show you how to encourage your children to play well together, problem solve and solve arguments without parents always needing to be involved.

Increased conflict with children during their teenage years is common but can be upsetting for the whole family. This discussion group gives some positive parenting suggestions to help teach your teenager how to get along with others in the family without constant fights and arguments.

Teenagers are known to become less cooperative during their transition from child to adult. These changes can cause conflict between the parent and the teen. This session will give strategies on how to teach your teen to be more polite, cooperative and to behave appropriately

The transition from child to adult can often make teenagers highly emotional. Parents may find this upsetting and difficult to manage as it can cause disagreements and frustration for everyone. This session will give ideas on how to develop your teens coping skills and emotional resilience.

All children misbehave at times and we all face those moments when children will not do as they are told. This very popular session helps parents to teach their children limits, do as they are told and understand the meaning of the word No.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are offering a FREE online course giving Fire Safety advice and safety tips for the home to make your loved ones safer.

Discover East Sussex Libraries’ online Wellbeing webpages. There are lots of useful resources available, with information and support for East Sussex residents, including support during Covid-19.

Explores common bedtime problems, why they happen and how to prevent them. Includes information around parent traps, creating your own bedtime routines and managing problem behaviour.

Talking to teenagers about risky situations can be tricky as they often believe parents are overreacting. For example, is your teenager looking to go on a sleepover to their friends’ house that you don’t know? Teenagers need to be able to recognise risky situations, have a plan for coping with these or avoid more dangerous situations.

This seminar is perfect for new parents or those who need a refresh! It introduces parents to the five key principles of positive parenting that form the basis of Triple P.

This session is for parents who want to develop their child’s understanding of feelings and appropriate ways to express them. Gain knowledge on how to encourage your child to problem solve and cope with stressful situations – turning challenges into opportunities!

A safe space where you can connect, talk , share and be supported along your journey. A non judgemental place where you can know it’s okay to not be okay.

Are you facing financial difficulty? If you are struggling to pay bills or concerned about growing debt, whether this is due to the Covid-19 pandemic or otherwise, there is free, confidential support and advice available.

All parents raising teenagers need support at times – especially this year when life as we know it has been turned on its head. joining this 6-week group can help you cope positively with some of the common issues associated with raising a teenager. It looks at ways to build a stronger relationship with their teenager, resolve conflict in the family and manage problem behaviours. It also explores risky behaviour and keeping your teen safe. Attending this group will also help to significantly reduce family stress.

This workshop is aimed at supporting those caring for primary aged children. Explore the importance of inclusion and tolerance through shared reading of children's literature that positively reflects how children see themselves and the world around them.

ESPCF is the forum for parent carers of children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Who’s in Charge: A 9-week safe, friendly group combining educational and therapeutic sessions for parents in East Sussex or Brighton & Hove, whose children are verbally or physically abusive and whose behaviour seems beyond their control

Community Reach is a new adult service launched by St Peter & St James hospice, with the assistance of HM Government and

Help us help you get help from your GP practice The way people access their GP practice has changed to ensure patients get the best possible care safely and quickly, but please know they are open and seeing patients every day.

Learn practical mindfulness skills for everyday life in order to work with and reduce anxiety and stress.

East Sussex College This is a 4 week course taking place on the following Wednesdays: 20th & 27th January, 3rd

An informal, chatty, safe and confidential space for parents and carers to chat and be supported. We will adhere to Govt guidelines and walk in pairs.

Learn Mindfulness practices to help manage stress, anxiety, low mood and enhance your general wellbeing.

Would you like to feel more confident in dealing with life’s challenges?

Are you applying for jobs and need a boost? – this FREE 5 week course will help you to develop both your confidence and skills whilst job seeking

We are offering parent/carer support sessions via zoom every Wed morning 10am-11am.   Tel: 07922 851207 http://www.holdingspace.org.uk

Interactive Zoom session for parents/carers.

An interactive 4-week course to help parents/carers manage the family budget more effectively

A short 4-week course to build your confidence to get back to work

This course is for parents of Early Years Foundation stage & KS1 children. It will give you ideas on how you can support your children with phonics & literacy

This course is for parents of Early Years Foundation stage & KS1 children.

ACRES -  Adult College for Rural East Sussex

East Sussex Library and Information Services To find out more or book your place call 01323 463759 and ask for

SCDA - Sussex Community Development Association

Home-Start East Sussex Volunteer Family Support Programme is FREE and available to all families in East Sussex (not Brighton and Hove) with a child, or children aged 5 or under. We match families to our lovely trained volunteers, and they then provide support for up to four months.

Home-Start East Sussex offers a FREE six week Domestic Abuse Recovery programme, available to all victim/survivors across East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. Our Lotus Programme will give you a better understanding of domestic abuse, make decisions and take back control of your life, to help keep you and your children safe in future relationships

WEA Personal Development