Family Matters York

Parenting is the hardest job in the world and EVERY parent needs help and encouragement. Family Matters York run courses and workshops for all mums, dads and carers providing you with opportunities to think about what you are doing with your children, and to share ideas with other parents. We cover topics such as how to build children’s self-esteem, what we can do to set and maintain reasonable boundaries and there is also opportunity to discuss your own issues. The courses are fun and interactive and give plenty of food for thought! For further information, visit our website.

Time Out for Dads (NAPP Rated)

Run by dads for dads, this 5 week course covers issues such as helping children express their feelings, handling challenging behaviour, love and all that stuff, and dad as coach.

When?  Monday evenings April 23, 30, May 14, 21, 28        

Where?  Archbishop of York’s CE Junior School, Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2QT

Time? 7.00 to 9.00pm

Time Out for Special Needs (NAPP Rated)

This is usually a 6-week course especially for parents coping with a child with special needs and looks at some of the specific issues and ways of dealing with them. Co-ordinated by Family Matters York.

Time Out for Parents

This course is suitable for parents and carers of for parents of primary school children, giving “time out” to think about helping your child to be happy at home and school, managing difficult behaviour, your own issues. As with all our courses, it aims to be fun and interactive with opportunities to share experiences and ideas. Co-ordinated by Family Matters York.

 

Teen Zone

Many parents find adolescence the most demanding time in their relationship with their child. There are many new challenges to face and it’s often hard to know what to do for the best. They are holding a 5-week course for parents of pre-teens and teenagers. They’ll be looking at some of the issues and how to survive! Topics include: Communication, building self esteem, parenting styles, encouraging responsibility, problem solving and trouble shooting.

Date: Mondays  18, 25 June 2, 9, 16 July

Time: 7.00 to 9.00pm

Venue: Joseph Rowntree School, Haxby Road, New Earswick, YO32 4BZ

Time Out from Anger

This 4-session course explores what makes people angry, safe ways to deal with our anger and how we can help our children to deal better with their anger.  Co-ordinated by Family Matters York.

Dates: Tues 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th May

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am

Venue: Westfield Children’s Centre, Askham Lane, York YO24 3HP

 

Dates: Tuesdays  19, 26 June  3, 10 July

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am (coffee from 9am)

Venue: Clifton Green Primary School, Kingsway North, York YO30 6JA

 

Dates: Mondays  18, 25 June  2, 9 July

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am (coffee from 9am)

Venue: Scarcroft Primary School, Moss Street, York, Y023 1BS

 

To book a place or for further details, please contact Helen Atkinson on 789214 or email helenatkinson@fmy.org.uk

Time Out for Money

We are all feeling the pinch at the moment – prices are going up and wages are going down.  Family Matters York is holding a workshop giving us “time out” to think about:

• What is money?
• Why budget?
• Is there life after debt?

Date: Wednesday  30^th May

Time:   7.30pm to 9.30pm

Venue: Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York  YO10 5ZA

 

To book a place, or for further information, please contact Helen Atkinson on 789214 or email helenatkinson@fmy.org.uk.

Drug Proof Your Kids

Drug Proof Your Kids is a 6-session course from Family Matters York and The Arc Church which helps parents to empower their children make wise, healthy choices in the decisions they make around drugs and alcohol.

 

Date: Wednesdays 25 April & 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Venue: York High School, Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ

 

To book a place or for any further information please contact Helen Atkinson on 789214 or email helenatkinson@fmy.org.uk.

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Parenting Referral Form - Pilot

We are piloting a new parenting referral form to make it easier to access support and parenting programmes. You can access the parenting referral form through this website.

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