Parent Talk
. . . parents and carers
can and do
make a difference . . .
What is Parent Talk?
A series of FREE workshops for parents and others working with children and young people.
When?
Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. with a coffee break:
- 24 Feb — "Knowing their world"
looking at the world young people are growing up in and the pressures they face
- 3 Mar — "It's good to talk"
communication skills
- 10 Mar — "Fireguards and Stairgates"
looking at the issues of discipline and boundaries
Where?
At Gilnahirk Baptist Church, corner of Lower and Middle Braniel Roads.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is a parent, or who works with children and young people.
Resources
Love for Life has a useful resources page with links to many useful sites, and some helpful book recommendations.
Family & Relationship Issues is a page of resources maintained by the church that deals with a wide variety of family issues
We run a Christianity Explained Group for those who are interested in knowing more about the Christian faith.
We also have regular services and other events throughout the month.
standard citation for this article:
‘Parent Talk’,
22 Jan 2009,
Gilnahirk Baptist Church Web site.
http://www.gilnahirkbaptist.org.uk/events/parent-talk.php (accessed 31 Jul 2010).
These workshops are run in conjunction with Love for Life. For further details contact the church office on 9070 3331 (weekday mornings only).
“Love for Life recognises the vital role that parents and carers play in the life and personal development of their children.
“Effective parenting, enhanced communication and parental involvement have been recognised as impacting greatly on the decisions young people make.
“Our parenting workshops seek to affirm parents in the vital contribution they make to the lives and choices of their children and to empower and equip them with the necessary information and skills to talk about and support young people in this key area.”
Quotes from parents who have attended previous workshops
“Relevance is everything. Young people cannot and do not
exist in a bubble and they must be given the answers they seek.”
Strabane Parent
“Very informative and thought provoking in a relaxed and informal way.”
Omagh Parent
“I didn't realize just how much infuence we as parents have on our children.”
Banbridge Parent
“It was helpful in hearing views from other parents on certain issues as it helps in thinking about different ways in which it could affect you.”
Antrim Parent
“. . . thank you. I can't tell you how much these nights have helped me. I've looked at my whole home life, and my son's life in a totally diferent light! I've made some changes and already things have improved!”
Belfast Parent
“A great workshop. I wish I had it 8 years ago for my older teenagers.”
Limavady Parent
