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A free 10 week group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 8 years old explaining why children behave the way they do

Trying to understand all the aspects of your children's behaviour can feel confusing and overwhelming, this programme is here to help.

Topics include:

  • why children behave in certain ways

  • understanding feelings that cause certain behaviours

  • exploring discipline

  • buildings self-discipline in children

  • looking after ourselves

8 out of 10 parents attending report significant improvements in their children's behaviour and family life.

If you have a child in your care aged 2 to 8 years old and you live in Bristol, you can fill in an expression of interest form. The Parenting Team will call you to find the right support for you and add your details to the programme waiting list.

Sign up to the Nurturing Programme

After taking part in this programme, you will have the skills to:

  • improve your children's behaviour and family life

  • reduce hyperactivity in children

  • improve mental health outcomes for both children and parents

  • build confidence around making parenting decisions