Keeping the Child in Mind Programme (RBKC Early Help)

What is the Keeping the Child in Mind programme?

Children are rewarding, stimulating and fun, but looking after them can be stressful and challenging. The Keeping the Child in Mind programme hekps parents/carers to work together in ways which support growing children and a calmer family life. 

The four sessions:

Week 1: Self Awareness

The role of parents and carers for children and young people, managing dificult feelings, nuturing ourselves.

Week 2: Appropriate Expectations

Appropriate expectations, networks of support, communicating clearly.

Week 3: Boundaries and positive discipline

Parenting styles, time to calm down, problem solving and negotiating 

Week 4: Empathy

Choosing how to respond, empathy in practice, Empathy for adults and children

Practical information:

• There are four 2-hour sessions with a tea and coffee break.
• Up to 12 parent/carers are invited to attend, and there are Family Links trained group leaders.
• Partners are welcome and it's also fine to come on your own or with a friend
• Some groups provide a creche; check with group leaders beforehand. 
• You need to ome to all four weeks - they fit together like a puzzle.
• You will be provided with a Keeping the Child in Mind parent booklet to accompany the four week programme.

To see the full parenting offer available for July to September please view the parenting programmes and workshops timetable.