Parent Gym

Parenting can be a lonely experience. A recent survey revealed more than 4 in 5 parents report feeling isolated in parenthood, leaving parents lacking support and significantly impacting their ability to cope.

One of the real benefits of the Parent Gym programme is that it connects parents, helping them realise that they are not alone in their daily challenges.

This autumn Parent Gym is running an online Open programme. Unlike our usual school-based programmes, this programme is open for anyone to sign up to – wherever in the country they are based.

Parent Gym is a 6-week programme aimed at connecting parents. The programme builds parenting skills, helping to regain a sense of balance at home. Providing proven strategies for managing everyday challenges with your children, Parent Gym improves communication and helps create a calmer, more co-operative home environment. When family life feels more on-track, parental confidence builds and stress levels reduce.

The 6-week programme is aimed at parents of children aged 2-11. Each interactive session focusses on a different theme and provides practical new tips and techniques for improving family life.

The programme details are as follows:

Parent Gym Open Programme
When: Thursdays, 9.30am-11.00am
Dates: From 6th November to 11th December
Where: Virtual – online

To sign up please email [email protected].

Struggling with managing screen time this summer?

Here's what really matters...

Not all screen time is created equal — it’s how, when, and with whom your kids use screens that counts.

✔ Focus on wellness
– Prioritize your children's sleep and physical activity
– Use screens in shared spaces
– Set limits that protect mental health

✔ Think values over guilt
– What experiences do you want your kids to have this summer? How do you want them to remember the holidays?
– A bit of boredom, creativity, outdoor time, and connection can go a long way.

✔ Make a practical plan
– Decide what sort of screen activities are OK, when, and where
– Ensure kids’ basic needs are met before screen time
– And remember - sometimes it’s okay to use screens to get dinner made...

Parenting in the digital age isn’t about perfection — it’s about balance. ✨

☀️ Too hot to play outside? Grumpy, frustrated, overheated children? When the heat is high and the moods are low, here are some fun indoor ideas to keep your little ones happy and busy:

🌈 Indoor scavenger hunt – Create a list of things to find around the house. Great for movement and focus.

🐇Play a game of 'Would you rather...?' - for example 'Would you rather have a pet who could talk or who could fly?', 'Would you rather live in a giant tree house or under the sea?'. Great for sparking imagination.

🍨 Make your own “ice cream” – Blend frozen bananas with a splash of milk for a healthy, cool treat they can help make. Great for a nutritious snack.

📗Make a nest with pillows and snuggle up with your child to read a book they loved when they were younger - children can find revisiting old favourites comforting. You could try making up a new ending, or swap in the names of your children and their friends so they become the heroes of the story. Great for one-on-one time and building connection.

Free online programme

Evidence-based 6 week programme
starting on Thursday 26th September...

Join our wonderful coach Yael every Thursday at 10am-12pm for 6 weeks and discover the ✨magic...

Sign up:🔗https://bit.ly/3BpH1uk

Feel free to get in touch with any questions

TANTRUMS and BIG FEELINGS

Let's talk emotional regulation...

What we expect from a 2 year old, a 5 year old and an 8 year old should vary significantly.

What strategies do you find helpful when supporting your child(ren) to self-regulate?

In our 6 week parenting programme:
Week 3: Behave we explore strategies which can support you to manage the inevitable tantrums that come with childhood- get in touch to find out how we can run a programme in your school or children centre.

Free to all parents.

We also offer virtual online programmes to all parents.

Reach out and find out more!

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Free online programme

Evidence-based 6 week programme
starting on Thursday 26th September...

Join our wonderful coach Yael every Thursday at 10am-12pm for 6 weeks and discover the ✨magic...

Sign up:🔗https://parentgym.arlo.co/courses/32-parent-gym-open-registration?e=d84d35f395e546bea4b03d60f6b197f3

Feel free to get in touch with any questions

PARENTS:
As the start of the new academic year approaches in a few days time:

How are your children feeling? How are YOU feeling?

Changes and transitions are notoriously anxiety provoking.

You may see an increase in more challenging behaviour as a result.

Let's get the conversation going...

❤️Parent Gym is an evidence based parenting programme❤️

Our six week parenting programme is designed by leading psychologists.

❓Are you a parent:
..who would like to feel more confident in your parenting approach ❓

Or maybe you are a school or children's centre who would like to offer our free programme within your setting ❓

Either way- we can help ✨✨

Visit our website to find out more or get in touch with us here or via [email protected]

As we approach reaching midway through the school summer holiday's: our thoughts can already begin to turn towards the next academic year and the change back into that routine.

Transitions are notoriously overwhelming for many children (and lot's of adults!)

Here is a lovely article from Calm with some useful tips.



https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/9-tips-supporting-children-during-back-to-school-transition-r1plc/

Helpful piece from GoHenry on family digital detox and ways to approach this with older children and teens:

https://www.gohenry.com/uk/blog/family/10-digital-detox-tips-for-teens-and-the-rest-of-the-family

10 digital detox tips for teens (and the rest of the family) | GoHenry Our modern lives are almost completely digital, find out why it's important to have a digital detox with our top tips for you and your teens. Read on here