Being a Parent Course Starting in January 2026
This is a free 9 week group programme offered to parents/carers of children aged from 2 to 11 years old starting in January 2026.
Delivered by trained Parent Group Leaders from Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC), part of South London & Maudsley
NHS Trust, in partnership with Lewisham.
The course is designed to give children and families the very best start in life by supporting parents and carers to:
- Understand and manage their own feelings, as well as their child’s
- Communicate and interact positively with their child
- Use positive behaviour management strategies
- Reduce and manage parental stress
- Providing practical tools and guidance to help families build stronger, more positive relationships and create a supportive home environment.
There will be 2 groups running: one is in person and one is online. Parents and carers can choose which one (online or in person) they would like to attend.
The in person group
- Downham Family Hub, Shroffold Road, BR1 5PD
- On Fridays 10.00 - 12.00
- From 23rd January - 27th March 2026
- (no session 20th Feb - half term)
The online group will be held
- On Wednesdays 9.45-11.45
- From 23rd January - 27th March 2026
- (no session 20th Feb - half term)
To find out more please view the flyer: Being a Parent
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