Parenting: The hardest job in the world! We all want what’s best for our children but we don’t always know what that is. We want you to know that you’re not alone and that help is available!
We provide courses for all stages of the parenting journey to help you learn about your child’s development, provide you with some new tools and support you to build a strong and secure relationship with your child, equipping them for the rest of their lives.
Scroll down to find out more about our courses and find out which ones are coming up soon
What to expect from a parenting course
Each of our course descriptions above will tell you how many sessions your course will last for. Most of our courses run for 4 or 5 weeks, and you’ll meet at the same time and place each week.
Each session will be hosted by two trained course facilitators, who will be ready to greet you as you arrive, and be available to answer any questions as they arise throughout the course. Anywhere between 6 and 12 parents will be attending the course alongside you.
The sessions will comprise a mixture of content; some upfront led, evidence-based idea sharing, group discussions & activities. You will be encouraged to contribute to the sessions, but only to a level with which you feel comfortable.
Upcoming Courses
We run our courses half-termly. To find out more about our other courses, see the dropdown menu above. If you don’t see the course that you are looking for below, please do send us an email.
Handling Anger in the Family
4 Sessions
Starts Wednesday 15th January 2025 | 9.30-11.30am | St Barnabas Church, Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Rd, York YO26 4YZ
Anger can be a real taboo issue in parenting conversations. We want to change this at Family Matters York! Anger is a natural emotion, but a lot of us don’t know where it comes from or what to do with it – and this can have a real, negative impact on family life.
This course seeks to help parents understand their own anger, give tools to help their children understand theirs too, and offer some strategies to support parents & their children to handle anger in a positive way.
A Mind of Their Own Parenting Course
4 Sessions
Starts Thursday 23 January 2025 | 7 -9pm |Haxby Methodist Church, York, Y032 2JJ
This video and discussion-based short course addresses the emotional challenges our children face when navigating the complex world of the 21st century.
Tackling subjects like body confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, handling strong emotions and belonging, this course will help equip you to support your child in developing resilience and a positive mindset.
Time Out For Parents – Additional Needs
5 Sessions
Starts Thursday 27th February 2025 | 9.30 -11.30am |Cornerstone, Millfield Lane, York YO10 3AP
If you’re a parent of a child with additional needs, you’ll know that a lot of traditional parenting advice just doesn’t ‘cut it’ in your family; potentially leaving you feeling isolated and frustrated. The best thing about this course is the chance to meet with other parents in a similar position to yours, to share ideas and be encouraged that you’re not alone. We will cover topics like helping your child reach their potential, boosting self-esteem, coping with feelings & the reality of the impacts of your child’s additional needs on your whole family.
Time Out For Parents -The Teenage Years
5 Sessions
Starts Tuesday 4th March 2025 | 7 – 9pm |All Saints RC School, Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1JG
There is so much change happening when our children go through the teenage years, and it can be difficult to navigate the effects this has on the parent-child relationship. This course is designed to give you hope that you can stay connected with your teen, to help you understand their world, and to give you the tools to meet their emotional needs & open up those all important communication channels.
Other courses & events
These are the other courses & events that we will be running soon. Click on each one to find out more & register your interest.
Parenting in the Early years
Parenting in the Primary years
Parenting in the Teenage years
Handling Anger in the Family
Parenting children
with Additional Needs
Time Out for Dads
Left to their Own Devices
Parenting Event
A Mind of their Own
Parenting Event & Short Course