Attending parenting classes

There isn't one correct way to bring up a child, but learning how others tackle tough issues, such as discipline, may help you to become a more confident parent.

The majority of first-time parents attend antenatal classes to prepare for the newborn. Classes on parenting, however, are less widely available, yet they can be a great source of support, as well as a place to learn skills that will be needed throughout the childrearing years. They also have a valuable secondary function - the groups allow parents to meet up, share experiences and perhaps develop good friendships.

Most parenting classes consists of a one session a week course that lasts 3 weeks. They are open to anyone who is in a parenting role. Duration of sessions are 3 hours and may be held during the day or evening. Whilst a few courses are aimed at parents with children of a particular age - for example, newborns- many will suit all ages. The toddler years, when parents first face issues such as discipline, can be an ideal time to go on a course.

Group learning
Some parents go on a course to help tackle a particular problem, such as lack of discipline. But many more go simply because they believe things at home could be better, or they feel isolated and that they are the only parents in the world with a child who is sometimes difficult to handle.
Unlike antenatal classes, which tend to be crammed with facts about labour and feeding, parent-skills classes focus on feelings. There may be group discussions in which you learn how others handle the highs and lows of parenting.

Help and support

In a way, parenting classes can take over where you left off with a health visitor. While she was probably an excellent source of advice on all the normal ups and downs of bringing up a child, going on a course lets you explore matters in depth. The week-by-week format also means that you can go home and try the new methods you've learns. If you're still having problems, your presenter and other parents may suggest alternative approaches the following week.

What you will learn:

Heads and Hearts Parenting Programme
Whilst the content may vary from course to course, you can expect to cover these basics:

· Understand yourself and your emotions
· Build your child's self esteem
· Manage your child's inappropriate behaviour
· Avoid sibling rivalry
· Learn to problem solve and manage conflict

It is packed with role plays, discussions and interactive exercises.
Fees can be claimed from medical aid.

Contact Edu Babe Head Office for price, venues and dates. Our programme is currently presented in Roodepoort but can be presented in any area in South Africa if group bookings can be arranged.

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Attending a First-Aid course

Children are adventurous by nature, and the younger they are the less idea they have of the risks of being injured.

If your child has an accident, it is vital that you remain calm and take the appropriate steps to ensure his well-being until, in more serious cases, the emergency services arrive.
A first-aid course will provide you with the knowledge and the confidence to cope should an accident occur.

If you are a parent or carer of a child, a first-aid course designed for the care of babies and children is highly recommended. These courses teach you invaluable skills which can help you to save a child's life.

We offer a first-aid course designed especially for the care of children and infants that will teach you how to react in many medical emergencies. The first-aid methods you will be taught include:

· Checking for consciousness
· Resuscitation techniques
· The recovery position
· Treating burns and scalds
· How to break and electrical circuit safely
· Treating a child who has swallowed a poison
· Dealing with bleeding, from deep wounds to nose bleeds
· How to ensure your own safety

and much more …….

Click on this link, Franchisees , to get a list of approved centres of Edu Babe.

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