Support for parents and carers in our Sandwell Family Hubs.

Being a parent is not always easy and here at Barnardo's we understand that all parents/carers need a helping hand at some point. Parenting approaches change as our children grow and develop and our Parenting Team can provide some guidance and support around these changes to help and support you feel confident in your day-to-day family lives, helping you to develop your own parenting toolkit of strategies.

Welcome to Parenthood

This is an essential start to the world of parenting and can be for expectant or new parents. 

These sessions will take place over 4 weeks in a relaxed informal way where you will get to meet other new parents, develop new friendships and spend time with your baby, followed by a series of 4 weeks of drop-ins or calls to maintain that support and contact. There will be lots for your baby to enjoy with you while starting to build your parenting tool kit.

Solihull Approach: Understanding Your Child

Solihull Approach is a 10-week programme which aims to help parents/carers to understand their child’s development, communication and emotional needs.

Triple P

Triple P is an 8-week programme and is suitable for parents/carers who want support with learning new strategies which will support the challenges parents/carers face. This programme will support with boundaries, routines and to become a calmer parent/carer.

Teen Triple P

Teen Triple P is an 8-week course to support parents with the changes and challenges of having a teen. This programme will support with adapting strategies which are more suitable to use with teens as opposed to younger children.

Fearless - Online Availability Only

This is an interactive programme that includes videos to help support your child who is anxious or fearful. The programme supports parent/carers to: 

Get a better understanding of anxiety and fear.

Develop a range of tools and skills to support your child.

Develop children to build their own toolkit of coping skills to overcome anxiety.

To break the cycle of anxiety & avoidance in a safe and gradual way.

Stepping Stones Triple P:

Stepping Stones Triple P is a 10-week programme to support parents/carers who have a child(ren) with a (diagnosed/undiagnosed) disability or additional need. This programme will provide parents/carers with adapting strategies, understanding and using inclusive approaches.

Cygnet 

A popular programme for parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 5-18 years. Attending cygnet gives parents/carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of autism and look at practical solutions to support their child.

It will also provide the opportunity to meet other parents and carers in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere.