Parent Gym
Heard about Parent Gym and wondering what it is all about?
Parent Gym is a series of six sessions proven to increase parents’ skills and confidence and therefore improve the behaviour and wellbeing of their children.
If you are reading this page then you are already wanting to make a difference to family life.
Parent Gym is aimed at families with children from 2 - 11 years of age.
Why sign up?
Did you know that 1 in 5 parents worry that other people are better parents?
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs around and sometimes parents can feel quite alone. Our Parent Gym programme recognises this and has been designed to make our lives, as parents, easier.
Each workshop focuses on a different aspect of parenting. As a group, we find out the science behind each topic and then discuss the helpful tips and techniques and how these can be put into practice.
Will it really make a difference?
Yes!
The workshops enable parents to reflect on family life. There are many 'ah ha!' moments where parents realise the science behind some of the more challenging behaviour.
Sharing the experience with other parents is so fullfilling. It enables parents to offer ideas and to support one another. What works for one child doesn't always work for another!
100% of parents reported that relationships with their children had improved after completing the full Parent Gym programme (see the Parent Gym website for further details about this research).
Testimonials
"I have found the last 6 weeks invaluable and it has really made me question and reflect on the parent I have been and the parent I want to be."
"Excellent course. My house feels so much more relaxed and the levels of tension and stress have reduced dramatically."
"I think this course should be made available to every parent."
"Parent Gym, it changed everything for me!"
How do I find out more?
Contact the school to find out about when the next programme is running or talk to Mrs Caroline Piper.
Follow this link to find out more about Parent Gym.
Next programme:
We are currently running our Spring 2023 programme.
A taster session for the summer programme will be on Thursday 30th March at 2.15 (45 mins).
The summer programme will start on Thursday 20th April at 1.15pm. A ping has been sent out containing more details and a sign-up form. Alternatively, contact the school and you can be manually added to the list.
Who Can I talk to about Parent Gym?
Please talk to Mrs Piper, Parent Gym Coach, at the school or the following parents:
Mrs Mojgan Raoufian (Parent Gym Champion), Mrs Larraine Webster-Salter (Parent Gym Champion)