Understanding Your Child's Behaviour (the Solihull Approach)

What is it?

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Groups for parents of children 6 months to 5 years.
A welcoming and confidential space.
Learn about child brain development.
Supports building positive parent-child relationships.

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Published: 22/04/24

“Understanding your child’s behaviour” are group sessions for parents with children from 6 months to 5 years old.

The group runs over 10 weeks (with a break between school half-terms).
The sessions are 2 hours and will be held in a welcoming environment and confidential space. Refreshments will be provided.
The group will support you in building positive relationships, early years support, and understanding of brain development to help raise kind, emotionally aware children as they grow.
You will have to attend all 10 sessions to support you to have a better understanding of your child/ren.
During the 10 weeks you will have regular contact with your group facilitators to support you in each session.
Our approach will support you around relationships and gaining an understanding of brain development as it relates to behaviour, communication, and emotional health.

About the sessions

Week 1: Introduction to the Solihull Approach Parenting Group.
Week 2: How are you and your child feeling?
Week 3: Tuning in to your child’s. developmental needs.
Week 4: Responding to your child’s feelings.
Week 5: Different styles of parenting.
Week 6: Parent-child partnership – having fun together.
Week 7: The rhythm of interaction and sleep.
Week 8: Self-regulation and anger
Week 9: Communication and attachment – how to recover when things go wrong.
Week 10: Celebration!
What is the Solihull Approach?

The Solihull Approach refers to a parenting program developed by psychologists in Solihull, England. It offers evidence-based strategies and support for parents to enhance their understanding of child development and improve parent-child relationships. The program covers various topics such as communication, behavior management, and emotional regulation, aiming to empower parents in raising happy and resilient children.
You can learn more by watching the video below.
Book a place

To book your place please complete the online form or email: lana.alwaily2@camden.gov.uk

Contact Information

Email: lana.alwaily2@camden.gov.uk

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