Parenting Training Programme
We equip parents with essential tools and strategies to foster positive parent-child relationships, emotional well-being, and character development in children and young people. The training aims to provide practical guidance, expert insights, and a supportive community to empower parents in navigating the challenges of modern parenting and promoting a nurturing environment for the holistic growth of their children.
We believe in
Positive Parenting
That parents with a positive mindset, armed with effective communication tools and emotional balance, can create an environment where children not only survive but thrive. We champion the idea that fostering a positive parent-child relationship is the cornerstone for a child’s holistic development.
Empowering Through Emotional Balance
Building Resilient Futures
We are committed to the notion that modern parenting, infused with empathy and informed strategies, can shape resilient and confident individuals. By providing parents with the tools to understand and nurture their child’s unique qualities, we believe in contributing to a generation that not only excels academically but also embodies kindness, resilience, and a deep sense of self-worth.
Parenting with Purpose
Our first cohort of parents will be in Leeds.
We are especially keen to attract parents from the diverse pool of cultures present in Leeds. We aim to enhance parenting skills and equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of raising children in today’s society.
Parents, are you ready to take the next step in your parenting journey?
Join our “Parenting with Purpose” training and gain the knowledge and tools to strengthen your parent-child relationship, manage challenging behaviours with empathy, foster emotional intelligence, and build a supportive community.
It’s time to elevate your parenting experience!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Participants: Max 100 participants (cohort)
Course Starts:
Duration: One Year
Delivery: Virtual via Zoom
Language: English Training
Pricing: FREE
Broadcast Location: Workshop from Leeds
Facilitators
Paula Sampson-Lawrence
Jai certified parent coach, a youth mentor and a mum of 4 children.
Paula, with 15+ years in parenting and youth work, is your dedicated guide through the rollercoaster of parenthood, focusing on empowering parents to raise resilient and confident kids. Rooted in empathy, she provides practical tools, aiming to nurture empowered families poised to change the world.
Dr. Vivian Okoye
She is a firm believer, preacher and executor of parenting as the root of all sustainable development. A Doctor of Optometry by training, Vivian’s mission transcends her role as a Certified Child Psychologist, a professional Parents’ Coach, a Certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, a seasoned speaker and the author of Nigeria’s foremost toddler parenting book ‘’Your Toddler & You’’. She is the founder of the Vivian Okoye Parenting Academy.
Speakers
Angela Karanja
- Parental Coach
An internationally renowned adolescent psychologist, parenting teenagers expert & coach and bestselling author. For over 20 years, Angela has been empowering parents to be Intentional Parents. Angela is a mother of teens;- both birth and bonus ones.
Dr. Siggie Cohen
- Child Development Specialist
Internationally renowned Child Development Specialist with over 35 years of experience working with children and families of all kinds. Dr Siggie supports parents with a toolbox of strategies to empower them and help them feel less stressed.
Sandra Trew
- Parental Coach
She is a Global Recognition Award-Winning Parental Coach. She helps parents build stronger connections with their children. She is also a Youth Mentor where she supports young people aged 18-30 to find their purpose.
Sabrina Persiano
- Play Expert & Therapist
Sabrina provides therapeutic interventions and family support (play therapy, baby bonding, filial play coaching, DDP), in order to help children improve their emotional well-being and support them to reach their fullest potential.
Sarah Asquith Vallance
- Parent Coach
A Certified Parent Coach and Neuroscientist, helping parents and their children thrive through neuroscience.
Nikka Claasens
- Parent Coach
Transformative Parenting Coach who believes in the power of parenting to change the world.
At Afrikindness, children are our top priority, and we recognise the unique challenges they face in today’s digital era. With an alarming rise in mental health issues among young people, the need for adequate support is more pressing than ever. NHS reports suggest one in five children in England aged 8 to 25 had a probable mental disorder in 2023.
Research from the University of Cambridge emphasises the profound impact of warm and loving parent-child relationships on mental well-being and prosocial behaviours. Every parent aspires to raise responsible, resilient children, and the Parenting with Purpose Training addresses this aspiration.
The course equips parents, particularly from underrepresented communities, with essential skills to integrate cultural values into positive parenting, fostering a nurturing environment for their children’s healthy development.
- Understand the impact of generational and cultural patterns on current parenting.
- Learn effective communication techniques to strengthen parent-child relationships
- Manage challenging behaviours effectively with curiosity, empathy and kindness.
- Understand a child’s nervous system, brain and emotional development
- Utilise playful parenting as a tool to build parent-child connection.
- Learn the importance of self-awareness and self-care in effective parenting
- Learn emotional regulation and co-regulation
- Receive support from a community of like-minded parents and experts.
The training will be delivered via three online sessions and two live sessions in Leeds.
- Session 1 (online) – Introduction to Parenting with Purpose, Goals and Intention Setting
- Session 2 (online) – Thursday 20th June 2024, 6.30 – 8 pm – Reframing ‘Bad Behaviour’ and Tools for Effective Communication
- Session 3 (live session) – Saturday 27th September 2024, 11 am-2 pm – Emotional Intelligence & The Power of Play
- Session 4 (online session) – Thursday 12th December 2024, 6.30-8 pm – Tools for Emotional Regulation & Co-regulation
- Session 5 (live session) – Saturday 14th December 2024, 11-2 pm – Reflect, Review & Celebrate
All sessions will include an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences with other like-minded parents.
This training is open to up to 100 parents including:
- New parents looking for guidance on parenting best practices
- Experienced parents seeking to update their parenting style
- Caregivers, including grandparents and childcare providers
- Minority parents
- Educators who wish to support students’ development through effective communication with parents
- Cultivate a robust support network among parents, fostering community solidarity.
- Deepen cross-cultural understanding, mitigating biases for a more inclusive community atmosphere.
- Empower parents as influential role models, contributing to a tolerant and compassionate generation.
- Enhance communication skills, promoting effective dialogue within families and the wider community.
- Develop emotional intelligence, enabling parents to guide their children through challenges with empathy and understanding
