Parenting; The hardest job in the world, but the most rewarding.

In Middlesbrough Children’s Centres we use evidence based parenting programmes to support the development of family life.

The Family Links Nurturing Programme

A tried and tested programme that helps us to think about what we do, why we do it and how it makes us feel. The programmes are delivered from Children’s Centres over 10 weeks and cover:

• Understanding why children behave as they do
• Recognising why children behave as they do
• Exploring different approaches to discipline
• Finding ways to develop co-operation and self discipline in children
• The importance of looking after ourselves.

Triple P - Positive Parenting Begins here A Positive Parenting Programme that promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. Triple P offers suggestions and ideas to help parents: Build positive relationships with their children Praise and encourage behaviour they like Teach children new skills Set rules and give instructions their children will follow Respond to misbehaviour immediately, consistently and decisively Use discipline strategies that work Take care of themselves as parents.

To find out more about parenting programmes running in Middlesbrough, call into your local Children’s Centre or The Family Information Service.

This is what our parents say:

A copy of Middlesbrough’s Strategy for Supporting Positive and Responsible Parenting can be downloaded by following this link: Parenting Strategy

A copy of Middlesbrough's families statistical information is also available by following this link: Statistical information