Parenting

Being a parent can give you moments that fill you with contentment and others when you want to tear your hair out. Adapting to life with a new baby or the demands of growing teenagers can put a strain on family relationships.

Relate can help you to:

Put things in perspective
Learn how to deal with difficult situations
Restore balance to family life
Keep important time aside for you and your partner

Workshops
Relate offers workshops for new parents, parents of teenagers and also for parents who are separating. Click on the course title to find course dates and locations.

Partners to Parents: A new baby has a huge impact on a couple's relationship. This course helps you to understand the responsibilities and expectations of being new parents and develop skills to keep your relationship alive.

Riding The Storm: Watching your children grow up is rewarding. As they develop opinions and test out their independence it can be a challenge for any parent. This workshop helps you to improve your relationship with your teenager and explore teenage issues.

Parents Apart: Divorce or separation doesn't just affect the adults in a relationship - it can affect the way children view relationships for life. This course will help you manage the practical and emotional aspects of being co-parents living apart.

Relate Family Counselling: If your family is having communication or relational issues you can see a Relate Family Counsellor individually, as a small group or the whole family together. Family counselling encourages all voices to be heard and is offered at many Relate locations. Click here to find your nearest Relate or call 0300 100 1234.

Relate for Parents: If you and your partner are separating Relate can help you to deal with the process positively and learn how best to help the children through the experience. Relate for Parents is offered at a number of Relate locations. Click here to find your nearest Relate or call 0300 100 1234.

Parenting

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