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Positive Parenting

This course aims to prepare parent for first time parenting role, new addition to the family, anxieties/worries.

Contact Details

Organisation: 
Contact name(s):Pauline Baston
Address:3 Aylesbury Crescent, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Telephone:021 4871713
Mobile:086 8519964
Email:[email protected]
Website: 

Programme Details

Target audience:Parents in general, Parents of children 0-5, First time parents, Fathers, Whatever is required.
Theme/subject matter:General Parenting, First Time Parenting, Behaviour Management, Chapters include family relationships, conflict, insecurities/fears of child, challenging behaviours of adult and child, role of discipline.
Method of delivery:Group work, One-to-one work, Can meet any needs of parents.
Programme aims:Prepare parent for first time parenting role, new addition to the family, anxieties/worries.
Resources used:Slideshow presentation, handouts derived from my training and own learning experience at UCC.

About the Facilitator

Name:Pauline Baston
Qualifications:H.Dip. in Relationship Studies (UCC), Dip. Parent Mentoring (UCC) and Mont. Dip. in Education (London Mont. Centre).
Experience:25 years experience working with children at Aylesbury Preschool Playgroup. I have facilitated this course at Gaelscoil Ui Riordain, Ballincollig 5 times. I have given talks to parents at primary and secondary schools, Ballincollig. I meet parents on a one-to-one basis. I am a registered tutor with Cork Education & Training Board, formerly VEC. I am a fully accredited member of IARM – Irish Association of Relationship Mentors.

Location & Duration of the Programme

CountyCork
Local venue:Westgate Foundation, Ballincollig or wherever classes are formed.
Other details about the location of the programme: 
Number of sessions:8
Frequency of sessions:Weekly
No. of hours per session:2 hours
When is the programme held?Evenings, At weekends, Depends on the needs of the participants
Is childcare available?No

Booking the Programme

How do I book a place on the programme?Self Referral, Referred by professional
Total cost incl. materials:€80

About Barnardos

Barnardos’ mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and our partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children who are affected by adverse childhood experiences. Because childhood lasts a lifetime www.barnardos.ie  

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