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
We are especially keen to attract parents from the diverse pool of cultures. 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 through the year
Participants:
Individual participants (training based on Referrals)
Community /Group participants
Course Starts:Through the year
Duration: Based on request
Delivery: Online session, Physical session
Language: English
Pricing: FREE
Broadcast Location: UK
We offer tailored parent training as part of our Family Intervention Service.
We provide bespoke training and also deliver group training sessions to faith groups, community organisations, and parent networks.
If you’re a community leader or organisation looking to support parents in your network, get in touch to discuss how we can deliver a training programme tailored to your needs.
Trainers
Dr Pedi Obani
- Parent Team Lead
Bunmi Owolabi
- Parent advocate/trainer
Ronke Olojede
- Family & Community Liaison Manager
Monica Service
- Parent advocate/trainer
Joshua Olaniyi Alabi
- Parental advocate / Relationship ambassador
Kalenga Mtonga
- Personality trainer
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
