FAMILY WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
- Practical, everyday strategies for behaviour, toileting, fussy eating and more
- Presenters include popular early childhood experts
- For parents and carers of children 0-5
SUPPORTIVE WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON
EVERYDAY STRATEGIES
Sessions are completely free and open to everyone – invite friends, family or carers to join too!
FREE PARENT WORKSHOPS
Fussy Eaters - Practical Strategies for 1-3 year olds
We know how stressful mealtimes can be. In In this session, dietitian and media nutritionist Alex Parker from The Biting Truth will give you evidence-based strategies that actually work in real homes – without pressure or perfection.
Supporting Healthy Sleep - Practical Strategies to encourage calm, consistent routines
Sleep can feel like one of the most challenging parts of early childhood. This workshop supports parents to better understand their child’s sleep needs and build calm, realistic routines that work for their family.
Strengthening Your Child's Connection and Security- Practical tips and everyday strategies for parents
This workshop supports parents to better understand their child’s emotional world and the behaviours that sit beneath it. Grounded in the Circle of Security approach, the session focuses on building strong, secure relationships that help children feel safe, confident and supported.
You’ll explore how to recognise your child’s emotional needs and attachment behaviours, respond to their cues with consistency and sensitivity, and support emotional regulation during big feelings or challenging moments. The session also looks at how secure, trusting relationships nurture confidence, resilience and wellbeing, both now and as children grow.
Practical, reflective and reassuring, this workshop offers strategies you can use straight away in everyday family life.
Responsive Parenting in Everyday Life - Understanding and Supporting Children's Emotions
Do you ever find yourself wondering what your child is really trying to tell you through their behaviour, or feeling unsure how to respond in the moment? Responsive parenting is about tuning in to your child’s needs and responding in ways that help them feel safe, understood and supported.
This workshop shares practical strategies to recognise your child’s cues, respond calmly during big feelings, and create a nurturing, predictable home environment. You’ll also explore how small changes in everyday interactions can strengthen connection, build confidence, and support emotional regulation.
Responsive parenting isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present, attuned and supportive, helping both you and your child feel more confident and connected.
Toileting for 2-5yr olds - Practical strategies for parents
Are you feeling unsure about when to start toileting, or worried it’s turning into a daily struggle? Many families find this stage stressful, especially when progress feels rushed or becomes a power battle.
This workshop invites parents to step away from the idea of “toilet training” and instead see toileting as a shared learning journey. You’ll explore how to recognise signs of readiness, involve your child in age-appropriate ways, and support toileting without pressure or conflict.
The session shares practical strategies to work alongside your child, create a supportive environment, and build confidence over time. You’ll leave feeling calmer, better informed and more confident in supporting your child’s independence at their own pace
Supporting Shared Reading for Babies and Toddlers at Home - Make Storytime Engaging and Meaningful
Have you ever wondered if you’re reading “the right way”, or what your child is really getting out of storytime? Many parents want to support early learning through books but feel unsure where to start or how to keep young children engaged.
This workshop helps families build confidence in shared reading with babies and toddlers. You’ll explore how shared reading supports language, connection and learning, how to choose picture books that suit your child’s age and interests, and simple ways to make storytime playful and interactive.
With practical ideas you can use straight away, this session supports parents to turn reading together into a relaxed, enjoyable part of everyday family life.
Separation and Goodbyes - helping your child feel secure when saying goodbye
Saying goodbye each day can be challenging for children and parents. Join expert Elena Marouchos in this online session to explore practical strategies for creating a positive daily ritual.
The workshop will touch on separation anxiety, helping parents understand their child's emotions, and share tips to make departures calm, consistent and reassuring.