Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service
Course Information Sheet 2024- 2025
Course title: Calm Parents, Calm Children
Overview
5 sessions – Every Thursday
Date: 24 April 2025 to 22 May 2025
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
This free course is aimed at parents who would like to increase their knowledge and skills in parenting. It aims to help you manage your own emotions and model this for your child. It will enable parents to parent in a positive and confident manner and allow you, as a parent/carer to reflect on the strengths of your parenting and learn strategies to stay calm in challenging family situations and to apply effective solutions whilst developing your parenting skills in positive way.
What will I learn?
• How to identify triggers and encourage calm behaviour in your and your child.
• Effective communication to help manage your stress and anger levels.
• How to look at your child's behaviour and take appropriate action, understanding the context and reasons behind their actions.
• How to use praise as a discipline method and set clear boundaries to reinforce positive behaviour.
• How to remain consistent in you parenting approach to help your child understand expectations and consequences.
What you will need
This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom so you should set up an account. You'll need a device such as a computer or laptop that has a stable internet connection. A webcam, microphone and speakers (or headphones) are necessary for listening to instructors and participating in discussions. We’ll send a Zoom link to your email the day of class.
Prosp Content
You can progress onto courses in the following areas - Horticulture, Maths, English, Creative Arts or take up a qualification course to gain a qualification.
Career And Progression
