Parentalk is a course we have used in our church, which has been created by Care for the Family.
There are two courses: “The Primary Years” and “The Teenage Years” (more details and links to the sessions below)
The Primary Years
Being a parent is one of life’s greatest joys, but it is also one of its biggest challenges. There’s hardly a mum or dad on the face of the earth who, at times, is not overawed by the task of parenting.
Parentalk is for parents of children aged up to the early teenage years, giving you the opportunity to talk about the day-to-day challenges you face, as well as sharing the things that are going well.
The sessions are presented by Rob Parsons and Katharine Hill, with guest contributions from Diane Louise Jordan, Mark Chester from “Who Let the Dads Out?”, author Sarah Abell, and Paediatrician Dr. Kunle Ayonrinde.
YouTube links:
Parentalk – The Primary Years Session 1 – It’s not just me (25 mins)
Parentalk – The Primary Years Session 2 – Love them and let them know (24 mins)
Parentalk – The Primary Years Session 3 – It’s good to talk (27 mins)
Parentalk – The Primary Years Session 4 – Boundaries and battles (26 mins)
Parentalk – The Primary Years Session 5 – Parenting with elastic (27 mins)
Parentalk – The Primary Years Session 6 – Creating a sense of belonging (27 mins)
You can use this PDF Handbook whilst doing the course.
The Teenage Years
The teenage years are a time of transition and can be challenging for both teenagers and parents. Parentalk – The Teenage Years is all about helping mums and dads do the best job they can as they navigate these years with their teenager.
It’s a relaxed, informal course giving you the opportunity to talk about the day-to-day challenges you face, as well as sharing the things that are going well.
The sessions are presented by Rob Parsons OBE and Katharine Hill. They are joined by special guests, including broadcaster Carrie Grant, educational psychologist Dave Lumsdon and youth specialist Rachel Gardner.
YouTube links:
Parentalk – The Teenage Years Session 1 – Understanding your teenager (32 mins)
Parentalk – The Teenage Years Session 2 – Staying connected (32 mins)
Parentalk – The Teenage Years Session 3 – Identity (33 mins)
Parentalk – The Teenage Years Session 4 – Communication and conflict (33 mins)
Parentalk – The Teenage Years Session 5 – Big pressures … good choices (33 mins)
Parentalk – The Teenage Years Session 6 – Letting go (30 mins)
You can use this PDF Handbook whilst doing the course.
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