Parenting

Whakapapa

Parenting is a challenging time regardless of your background, finances, education or family makeup. We would like to help you in the areas you find difficult as your children grow and develop their unique personality and strengths.
Can we help

Parenting is a challenging time regardless of your background, finances, education or family makeup. We would like to help you in the areas you find difficult as your children grow and develop their unique personality and strengths.

We run a one on one in home parenting programme designed to show you how you can encourage the behaviour that is important in your family/ whanau.

We work with families of pre-schoolers through to teenagers as each stage of development has different challenges. Our motivation is to help you enjoy your child or teen and to help you develop the skills that will enable you to parent positively.

Group courses for individuals and couples are also available using the ‘Toolbox’ parenting programmes developed by The Parenting Place. These programmes are a great way to learn parenting skills in an entertaining style, the programmes run for six sessions usually once a week.

Your role as a parent is the most important relationship you will have with another person and we would like to encourage and upskill you so that it will also be one of your most enjoyable relationships.

How to access support

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Our Team

We have skilled staff able to support you to become the best parent you can be for children to thrive in their home environment.

Gail Blythen

Holistic Support

Gail is our Parent Coach and Support Worker available to assess your needs and organizes a wrap-around approach to your situation. She can support you with strategies for managing your parenting role or work with you on your individual needs. She can advocate for you when needing to access other suitable services more specific to your needs or when you have difficulty dealing with situations without adequate supports.

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