Positive Parenting Programme for parents of children with additional needs

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm UTC+00:00

Thorplands Children's Centre | Northampton

Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Publisher/HostNorthamptonshire Children's Trust
Positive Parenting Programme for parents of children with additional needs
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Programme attendance is for 10 weeks, every Thursday from 10:00-12:00 from 29th January through to 30th April 2026, Term Time only
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SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD WHO HAS A DISABILITY AGED 0 -12

A free10 week programme for parents/carers positive parenting group to support parents and carers of disabled children aged up to 12 years with a developmental delay, including those with sensory or physical impairments.

Stepping stones is delivered by the NCT Children and Family Support Services in various ways, either virtually online or at children's centres across Northamptonshire.

It helps you to encourage the behaviour you prefer; cope with stress; teach your child new skills and build better family relationships.

GROUP STEPPING STONES TRIPLE P CAN HELP YOU WITH:

  • Developing a safe, interesting and positive learning environment
  • Ways to manage misbehaviour and challenging behaviour
  • Adapting to having a child with a disability
  • Having realistic expectations
  • Encouraging you to be part of the community
  • Taking care of yourself as a parent

GROUP STEPPING STONES IS A GREAT CHANCE TO MEET OTHER PARENTS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS FACING SIMILAR ISSUES. SOMETIMES JUST KNOWING YOU ARE NOT ALONE IS VERY IMPORTANT.

At Group Stepping Stones, you’ll be given tips and suggestions to suit the needs of your family. Your provider will guide you every step of the way and even provide backup phone support as you put your new skills into practice. The Every Parent’s Survival Guide DVD will show you how the strategies work in real life and your workbook will give you the tools you need to start positive parenting right away.

E vent Details:

D ay: Thursday

T ime: 10:00-12:00

F irst Session Date: 29th January 2026

L ast Session Date: 30th April 2026

V enue: Thorplands Children's Centre

T he programme is currently being delivered face to face over 10 weeks. You will have a 1:1 telephone call with a facilitator prior to joining the group. This will be followed by ten group sessions. Each group session will last 2 hours with a short comfort break midway through.

ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED FOR COMPLETIONPLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PROVIDE CRECHE SERVICES.




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Thorplands Children's Centre, Farm Field Court, Northampton, United Kingdom

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