PARENTING PROGRAMMES CONTACT DETAILS CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE A child who is criticised, learns to condemn. A child who lives with hostility, learns to fight. A child who is ridiculed, learns to be shy. A child who lives with shame, learns to feel guilt. A child who lives with tolerance, learns to be patient. A child who is encourage, learns confidence. A child who is praised, learn to appreciate others. A child who lives with fairness, learns justice. A chid who lives with security, learn to have faith in people. A child who lives with approval, learns to like themself. Children who live with acceptance and friendship, learn to find love in the world. “Incredible Years Cymru: The Welsh Centre for Promoting the Incredible Years Programmes” With thanks to Parents Anonymous Inc, USA CONTACT DETAILS Please contact the centre in your area: Hadley Castle Children & Family Centre Poole Farm Avenue Apley TF1 6FR Tel: 01952 387183 The Wrekin Children & Family Centre North Road Wellington, Telford, TF1 3ET Tel: 01952 385577 Lakeside South Children & Family Centre South Gate Sutton Hill Telford, TF7 4HG Tel: 01952 385465 PARENTING PROGRAMMES

“We all need a little helping hand Because its supportive Because its Fun You get to meet other parents/carers and share ideas To get the best out of our children To get the best out of ourselves You can discover new principles and explore ways of putting them into practice. You can receive advice & guidance from one of our qualified Incredible Years Practitioners WHY ATTEND??? IS IT SUITABLE FOR ME? We run the Incredible Years Parenting Programme across Telford & Wrekin, for parents of pre-school children up to secondary age. The programmes can be taken in the day or in the evening (according to demand) to fit around you. All courses run for 12 weeks in school term and take 2½ hours per week. NEED MORE SUPPORT? If you need support in accessing the group Children & Family Locality Services are happy to discuss your needs. (please see contact details on the back of this leaflet) “We all need a little helping hand at some time in our life” WHAT IS TO BE EXPECTED OF A PARENT ON A PROGRAMME? The Parenting Programmes are informal there are no desks or writing, just a little home practice every week with your children. The programme is both challenging and fun. Everyone is an expert on their own child and everyone has ideas and advice to offer. The 12 Parenting sessions make up the Incredible Years Parenting Programme. This is an internationally recognised programme, that has been running for over 20 years. “Parents who have completed the course feel better and can see their children’s behaviour improve” WHAT PART OF THE PROGRAMME WAS MOST HELPFUL TO YOU “How to play different, How to approach situations better” “I found it all helpful but the group talks were the biggest help” “The nurturing!!!! “Relaxed atmosphere, meeting other parents discovering how my child thinks”