We have a series of Parent Practice seminars that we have delivered to a large number of different nursery, primary/prep and secondary schools. We often talk to over 50 parents and teachers.  We make our talks entertaining, interactive and practical.  We create a relaxed atmosphere where people can share their experiences (often finding it amusing and reassuring to hear about other parents shortcomings!).  They go away with practical ideas and solutions to commonplace stresses experienced in day-to-day family life. 

We design parent workshops specifically for each school and tailor-make it to the requirements of that group. Sessions are generally 90 minutes and run in an evening.

Kew College have hosted 'Bringing out the best in your child' and 'Strengthening your Child's Self Esteem' both were in the morning as one-hour sessions with a creche for younger children provided by the school. The talks included role play demonstrations which the audience found both amusing and very instructive.

The Harrodian School and Colet Court have both hosted 'Preparing for the Teenage Years' addressing some of the concerns parents either anticipate or experience with their children as they become teenagers. The parents found it an insightful talk with plenty of practical solutions to help parents and teens enjoy these years together. 'Thank you for giving us some great strategies and for creating an environment where we freely shared our frustrations and concerns!' A Colet Court parent.

Emanuel School in Battersea hosted 'The Teenage years - Communication and Boundaries' for a group of parents with 12-18 year old children.  The talk explored and explained ways to keep open the communication channels with your teenagers as well as establish boundaries in the areas that matter to you and make them work.

Blackheath Preparatory and Unicorn School Richmond hosted 'Positive Discipline, what to do when your child says 'no'' This interactive talk including a role-play demonstration. Both schools had very participatory audiences of 60 parents and teachers.  Feedback from a Blackheath parent  "It gave me a chance to look at my parenting from a different perspective and see how I can be more positive".

The Hurlingham School in Putney hosted a course over three weeks which was attended by a group of parents. Programme included 'How to communicate effectively with your children' and How to establish good habits and behaviours" over the first two weeks with the third week focusing on practical solutions for typical stressful situations such as mornings, mealtimes bedtimes and homework. "Having never attended anything like this before I am amazed how a different approach to "problems" in the home can result in a calm, happy environment" Marina Thomson, Hurlingham parent's feedback.

Thomas's Preparatory Schools Kensington, Clapham, and Fulham, Newton Prep School, Nottinghill Prep and Wimbledon High School hosted 'How to talk so children will listen' and 'How to  listen so children will talk'. These workshops show parents how to communicate more positively with their children and encourage their children to share feelings, concerns and worries. 

Fulham Prep School hosted 'Bringing out the best in your children' 
'We couldn't believe how quickly the evening sold out!  Thank you so much, the feedback forms showed it was an overwhelming 'yes' for more talks. Consider the evening a great success' The PTA chair

Kensington Prep School and Wimbledon High Junior School both hosted 'Raising Girls' This is a very popular subject focussing on how to raise girls with strong self-esteem and help them create positive friendships.  

Prospect House School in Putney hosted 'Calmer Parents, Happier Children'.  This workshop was commissioned by Diane Barratt the headteacher.  Mrs Barratt wanted a talk that would give parents some of the positive strategies for motivation and discipline used in the school there by strengthening the home/school united front. Judging by the great turn-out of parents the talk she chose hit the spot "Thank you for an extremely successful and inspiring evening.  It was a lot to cover and gave parents much food for thought".

Nursery Schools (among others):

345 and Oak Tree Nursery Schools ran "Positive Discipline, Calmer Parents, Happier Children" in which we looked at ways of teaching nursery school age children to behave well and be more self-reliant without the parents shouting, nagging and threatening.