Upper South Island: Parenting

Do your kids sometimes make you feel like your head is going to explode? Have you ever yelled until you were hoarse? Do you ever have days when all you feel like doing is making a run for it? Why is it so hard to be the parent you thought you would be?

Family Works recognises that parenting is one of the most difficult jobs you will ever undertake. For harassed parents struggling to understand why they end up screaming at their kids and tearing their hair out, we offer programmes to help you develop a range of practical skills and strategies for communicating with your children or teenagers.

Parenting courses focus on:

• Anger awareness
• Practical parenting to enhance your range of skills
• Understanding and caring for teenagers
• Feeling confident about yourself in your parenting role
• Dealing with the effects of violence
• Parenting styles and the likely effects on children

Click on the link for details of parenting courses in:
Ashburton/Mid Canterbury
Christchurch
Rangiora/North Canterbury
Nelson

Holly House:
A residential home in Christchurch for eight young mothers aged 15-25 years and their babies which offers a supportive and safe environment. The only service of its kind in the South Island, it has staff present 24 hours, and offers a comprehensive education programme, aimed at equipping the women with practical skills to help them look after themselves and their babies. The education programme is also available to non-residents. Contact: holly_house@psusi.org.nz.
Click on the links below to view brochures on:
Information for intending residents
Information for referrers