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Parenting Course Participants - Testimonials

The following are comments from parents who have attended our previous courses.

 

 Parenting Age 1 to 4 Course - 14th November 09

"Very useful to become aware of some simple but effective techniques, which while very logical are not always used in practice. Good to see that others were experiencing the same issues."
"I found the course really informative. I've read the books but reading it and seeing it in action is so much clearer. "
"Great course, very worthwhile. Learnt lots of practical tools that will be very helpful. John was a great presenter. Enjoyed it immensely, would definitely recommend to others."
"Enjoyable and entertaining! Practical, real life scenarios covered. Clear plan for how to be better immediately."
"Practical, honest, humorous, optimistic. The course emphasised fairness in a family."
"Excellent course - very good for dealing with behavioural issues."
"The course was fantastic! Looking forward to implementing the advice."
"Feel quite excited about putting the skills into practice. Relieved that others had the same issues as me, I'm not a bad parent, I just need to use a different more positive approach."
"Really liked focus on solving real day to day problems."
"Came away with renewed energy and focus. My ultimate goal is for happy kids. What I do now will affect my relationship with my children in the future."
"Very enjoyable course. Identified easy solutions to improving communication within the family."
"I found the course extremely helpful and very informative. I feel a lot more confident as a parent."


 

 Parenting Age 4 to 11 Course - 7th November 09

"Very Good Course. Clarified a lot of things I felt unsure about. Feel more confident going ahead now."
"Excellent Course - really enjoyed the day."
"The course offered practical advice, structured solutions and encouraged parents to reflect and improve their most important role."
"A most valuable course. It helped me to understand how to manage discipline in a simple non agressive way. I would recommend this course to every parent. Good Reassurance."
"Excellent course, great insight into how to deal with day to day issues with children."
"Course material presented in a practical yet humorous way. Offers hope, support and an opportunity to think about your parenting skills."
"Really enjoyed the course. I feel I am taking home some excellent tools to help create a happier child and home environment."
"I feel I have learned a lot today. The importance of rules, getting the balance right, using consequences to deal with misbehaviour."
"The course gave me confidence in my ability to parent."


 Teen Parenting Course - 17th October 09

"I think every parent with a child in secondary schools should attend this course. If all parents of teenagers had a similar approach to teen problem solving then it would be easier for all."
"I found the course very helpful. It covered a lot of issues. It was also a very good group. You're not alone raising a teenager. Great Experience."
"Excellent practical information offered - interaction was encouraged which made the day enjoyable. Also good to talk and listen to other parents. Would definitely recommend this programme."
"Very good course - good sound principles, well illustrated."
"I attended as a secondary teacher and parent and could identify with all parents. This course should give parents more confidence in parenting and strategies. So many parents are feeling helpless and they should communicate with the school at all times."
"I feel prepared for the future after attending this course."
"I found this course very interesting and informative."
"Very useful, practical and informative. Some core principles that sound like they will work. Looking forward to trying to apply them!"
"Encouraging and supportive process."


 Age 1 to 11 Parenting Course - April/May 09

"Very useful course. Not just for parenting but for life! Important to develop self awareness and putting yourself in others shoes (ie your child's)"
"Think you know it all? - This course will open your eyes!"
"Over the last two weeks, I have worked on what I now know on how to keep calm with my son and to have a better relationship with him and it is all working so far."
"The course opens your eyes on how to deal with situations before they get out of hand."
"The course will assist and guide you to become a better  parent. You will learn new skills and techniques in how to deal with the everyday problems and issues children have as they grow up." 
"You can never learn to much about being a parent. It is great to get feedback from other parents also. I have noticed not only my own confidence grow, but my daughter's as well. Thank You!"
"Good to take dedicated time to think, learn and share parenting problems and solutions. If you got a puppy, you'd buy a book!"
"Course was very practical. Lots of group interation, listening to how other parents deal with problems. This was all useful."
"It gives parents tools for life on how to deal with conflict and make progress in your relationships with your children for a happier home."

 Teen Parenting Course - January 09

"The course was informative and conducted in an easy learning style, it gave me good tips/skills to help me parent."

"Having learnt so much and seeing how our family has changed in two weeks, I would want others to experience the joy of being a happy and positive parent with happy positive children."
"Reassuring to hear that other parents are having the same conflicts. Good advice on how to teach teens responsibility and affect their behaviour in a positive way."
"An excellent course. Very well presented and organised. The course structure and content was excellent. Practical yet with a very helpful framework underlying the various topics which parents can take away and use again and again."
"Helped me to realise that my tone/attitude dictate outcome of all situations. Pressing pause button and stepping back and listening, benefits all the family. I think Teen Parenting Courses should be compulsory to all. I have the necessary tools to make my family a happier/contented one but this course has shown me how to use them to the best effect."
"Speaker John was excellent. Delivery fantastic, non-judgemental, funny."
"Enormous benefit/investment in life. Great to hear others and learn skills to deal with situations."
"Positive tools learnt help us to be better parents to our children."
"Course helped me greatly. Firstly to understand that as a family we are not doing too much wrong, almost every family goes through the same issues. It taught me to "PAUSE", reflect and construct positive,constructive feedback to the girls rather than flying off the handle as a result of losing control of the situation."
"This course has helped me realise mistakes I was making as a parent and help me set an easier and productive path."
"Clarity of explanations given by the presenter were very real and extremely helpful. Great understanding of real issues."
"I would recommend this course as it empowers you to go home and TRY out new ways of being a parent."
"Parenting is a skill which needs to be learned and that is what this course is about."
"Meeting other parents with similar problems and realising you are not the only one. Rebuilding my confidence, that it's not my fault things are not going well."

 Age 1 to 6 &  6 to 11 Courses - November 08:

"I didn't feel I was being "judged". Very relaxed environment and felt that every one is in the same boat".
"The course teaches you how to be a better parent, looking at all your options before following through. Talking to other parents, I learned so much and also to be calmer."
"It was relaxed, personal and had no pressure to speak about personal experience if you didn't want to. Just talking to others in the same situation makes me realise my kids are not an exception".
"It's amazing to see the difference that little changes can make in a family and especially when the parent changes their ways and implements the positivity that this course encourages. It all just makes sense and is "real" and very "do-able"
"It is extremely positive, simple and easy to reflect situations and issues in one's everyday life. I would definately recommend this course"
"Learning little things can make a difference to how difficult times can be dealt with better or avoided."
"It has given me some structure and methods to deal with my child when he is not behaving."
"I think this course has been extremely worthwhile and will have real benefits to myself and my family. The ideas presented were backed up with practical examples making it "real".
"When individual parents highlight specific problems/issues with their kids, learning how they should be dealt with is beneficial to the whole group. I enjoyed watching the DVD highlights and ways to deal with the issues. A wonderful experience that will help me improve my parenting skills."
"The course is excellent. It has helped me to take control of my reactions, take the emotion out and be with my children as I am with others."
"I found it very helpful to listen to others and also go through steps of what to do, how to react etc. Think overall I have learnt a lot of new skills and tactics that will benefit me for years to come - a great course." 
"It was good to hear others in the same position. Makes you re-think your steps. Material was very good too."
"Very Interesting delivery with really good sound advice that works."


 

 

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