Parent Network Scotland
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Courses

Parent Network Scotland offers a range of courses for parents of pre-5 children, children at primary school and teenagers.

Standard Courses

We also run facilitator training courses.

Upcoming Courses

To view up-coming courses that you can join, click here.

To check availability and book courses please contact us.


Course Details


Parenting Matters

Length of course: 8 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
A course for parents, which aims to build up self-confidence. It does this by giving parents a chance to learn from each other, and to think about themselves as people as well as parents. A toolkit for parents of children of all ages.

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Parenting Matters (ADHD)

Length of course: 8 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages who are affected by ADHD
This is a version of Parenting Matters which has been substantially adapted to suit the needs of parents who have children with ADHD. We aim to provide a place where parents can talk together and learn from each other to generate ideas on managing their children's behaviour.

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Getting on with your Child

Length of course: 8 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
Find out how to make being a parent less stressful and more enjoyable. Share experiences with other parents and discover new ways of helping your child make the most of life.

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Getting on with your Teenager

Length of course: 8 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
The teenage years can be challenging for the whole family. Share experiences with other parents of teenagers and discover new ways of communicating and building a positive relationship with your teenager.

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Coping with Teenage Issues

Length of course: 4 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: teenagers
Being the parent of a teenager can be a challenging and confusing time. Here is a chance to develop your skills to deal with issues such as smoking, alcohol, drug-taking, eating and sex.

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Helping Children Learn

Length of course: 6 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
Learning isn't just something children do at school. Find out how you can help your child develop the skills and confidence for learning and support them through their education.

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New Baby, New Parent

Length of course: 3 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: babies
Come along and share your feelings, needs and concerns as a new parent and find out how you can help your baby's development and enjoy your relationship with your baby.

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New Baby in the Family

Length of course: 4 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: babies
Having another baby means big changes for the whole family. This group looks at how you can give your baby the best start in life, look after yourself and help your older children to cope too.

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Ages & Stages

Length of course: 4 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
Do you find you are always one step behind your kids? This group is for you whatever age your children are, and will help you respond to their needs at different stages of their lives.

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Supporting Children through Change & Loss

Length of course: 3 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
How to look after yourself and your children through experiences of change and loss, such as parental separation, family bereavement, moving house etc.

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Bringing Up Children after Splitting Up

Length of course: 3 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
How to work together for the benefit of your children even though you are no longer a couple.

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Talking About Drugs

Length of course: 2 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
Do you worry about your child taking drugs? This group will help you learn how to talk to your child about drugs and help them stay safe.

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Key Services

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Emergency Support

If you are in a crisis and in need of immediate support you can contact:
Parentline Scotland: 0808 800 2222
The Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90
See our links page for useful contacts.

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