Parenting Classes

Navigating parenthood can be a joy and a challenge at the same time. Finding out that you are facing the same challenges as other parents can be a relief, and boosting your parenting knowledge can make a huge difference. Check out the services below to give your parenting knowledge a boost.

 

Birth Resources
Birth Resources run Wellington childbirth education classes, which are led by midwives. You will learn about pregnancy, labour and birth, natural and medical pain relief, obstetric interventions, birth plans, postnatal, newborns, what you need for baby, support groups and parenting. A tour of Wellington Hospital is included. Visit www.birthresources.org or e-mail Helen@birthresources.org for more information.

Playcentre
Have fun at your local Playcentre, with like-minded parents and whanau, learning with their children and experiencing the joy of child discoveries. Playcentre offers a fantastic environment for children to learn through play in a mixed-age environment with great adult to child ratios that enrich children’s learning. www.Playcentre.org.nz.

Parent Help
Sally was frustrated with the constant fighting between Michael (four) and Alice (six). She said nothing worked and didn’t know what else to do. She rang Parent Help and they talked through some strategies which she was able to implement successfully. Parent Help can help. Phone 04-499-9994.