Positive Parenting Programme for parents of children with additional needs

Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm UTC+01:00

Blackthorn 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 9 weeks, every Tuesday from 12:30-14:30 from 12th May through to 14th July 2026, Term Time only
About this Event

SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR FAMILIES WITH A CHILD WHO HAS A DISABILITY AGED 0 -12

A free 9 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.

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAMME FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 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. your workbook will give you the tools you need to start positive parenting right away.

E vent Details:

D ay: Tuesday

T ime: 12:30-14:30

F irst Session Date: 12th May 2026

L ast Session Date: 14th July 2026

V enue: Blackthorn Children's Centre

T he programme is currently being delivered face to face over 9 weeks. 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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Blackthorn Children's Centre, Longmead Court, Northampton, United Kingdom

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