Group Programme
This programme has been developed for anyone who supports young parents by delivering a group parenting programme. It includes the 8 modules shown below.
Modules and info
About this programme
This programme has been developed for anyone who supports young parents by delivering a group parenting programme. Here we provide you with 8 modules, each covering the topics prescribed by the Y...
Module 1Brain Development
Warm, caring and interested parents help to build a brain that's ready for a lifetime of learning and healthy relationships with others. A tamaiti who experiences positive, attentive, warm relations...
Module 2Child development
Children's development follows an orderly and predictable pattern. What we can realistically expect from children's behaviour is mainly determined by their current stage in their development, and th...
Module 3The importance of play
Play is special for tamariki. Not only is it fun, but it's also important for healthy development. It is their 'work' and their way of learning about the world. Play is a child's main job. Pla...
Module 4Keeping children safe
Whānau need to adjust their plans to ensure their growing tamaiti remains safe. A parent's primary role is keeping their child safe. First-time parents often feel unprepared for the many roles th...
Module 5Managing our stress
When things in the outside world cause us to become aroused, our brain perceives a threat or danger. This activates the survival functions in our brain stem. For our ancestors it may have been a c...
Module 6Reading babies' cues
Even very young babies are able to communicate to let us know what they need and want. However, we may not immediately understand what they're trying to say. It's up to us to learn their special l...
Module 7Thinking about parenting
Parents may need support and encouragement to become the parents they want to be. When parents make sense of the way they were parented, they're more likely to make 'conscious' parenting decisions f...
Module 8Managing behaviour
Early relationships are the key to children's behaviour. Adults interact with babies to establish a bond. Bonding is about developing babies' sense of trust. A child who learns in the context of...