Below are details of a series of talks and workshops for parents which will be held in Tallaght Library from October until March 2017. They cover a whole range of topics including First Aid, Mental Health, Promoting Positive Behaviour in under 6s, Building Self Esteem in Children and Teens, Internet Safety and much more. All are free of charge.
Topic |
Date |
Presented by |
| Supporting Young People’s Mental Health
Covering key issues impacting on the mental health and well-being of young people |
Wednesday 19th October 10.30am-11.30am 6.30-7.30pm |
Jigsaw |
| Promoting positive behaviour for 0 -6 year olds
The session will consist of strategies for parents to encourage positive behaviour in their young children. |
Wednesday 16th November 10.00am -11.30 |
Grace Ui Chorragain Parent/carer facilitator |
| Internet safety talk for parents Suitable for parents of primary school children. |
Wednesday 16th November 12.00-2.00pm |
National Parents Council |
| First Aid for Mums and Dads
First-aid kit,CPR,Choking,Burns and calling emergency services |
Wednesday 14th December 10.00am -12.00pm |
First Aid Ireland |
| Linda Allen – author
‘See You in Two Minutes Ma‘ A frank and honest account of living with her teenage son’s death by suicide. Her message brings to life the possibility of finding solace and turning adversity into a positive. |
Wednesday 18th January 6.00pm- 8.00pm |
Linda Allen Author |
| Workshop for parents/carers of 11-17year olds
Covering the important skill of active listening and dealing with conflict. |
Wednesday 15th February 2017 10.30am -12.30pm |
Crosscare |
| Building Self-esteem in children and teens
Help to identify if your child has good or low self-esteem and then provides practical examples of what parents can do to help build self- esteem. |
Wednesday 15th March 2017 Two separate sessions 10.30-12.30 6.30 -8.00pm |
Foroige |
Booking Essential, courses can be booked from 4th October
Phone 01 4620073 or email [email protected]