We host, run and promote a variety of Parenting Courses. There's no parenting manual, so everyone could benefit from some hints and tips to help us be the best parents we can be for our whānau. See what courses are coming up below!
Latest Updates
2 Apr 2025
FREE Tuning into Teens Parenting Programme – ONLINE! Ideal for parents of children aged 10-13 in the tweens and going into the teenage years! Starting on 7th May for 6 weeks from 7-9pm. All you need is a device that connects to Zoom and a bit of privacy away from the kids! Highly recommended course with great reviews from all over NZ & Aussie. Some charge $400 per couple – so this is a great opportunity at no cost! Read more info about the course at: https://tuningintokids.org.au/parents/
Ran by Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow.
3 Mar 2025
Starting Tuesday – and it’s not too late to join! Building Awesome Whānau Parenting Couse is full of practical ideas and encouraging stories to equip and empower you to see your dream for your whānau become a reality! Join our Mana Ake team as they lead this 6 week journey on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30am at Beach Campus, in New Brighton. Email: dani.boxall@yat.org.nz to register or with any questions.
28 Feb 2025
Starting Tuesday – and it’s not too late to join! Building Awesome Whānau Parenting Couse is full of practical ideas and encouraging stories to equip and empower you to see your dream for your whānau become a reality! Join our Mana Ake team as they lead this 6 week journey on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30am at Beach Campus, in New Brighton. Email: dani.boxall@yat.org.nz to register or with any questions.
https://parentingplace.nz/courses/building-awesome-whanau
23 Sep 2024
Lots of opportunities for Parenting Courses coming up in Term 4, including one for parents of intermediates and teens here in New Brighton at YAT on Monday evenings. Check out all the options for Tuning into Kids at: https://manaake.health.nz/tuning-in-to-kids/
Plus here are some links to other parenting programme we’d recommend:
Tuning Into Kids/ Teens/ Dad’s courses through Family Works:
https://psuppersouth.org.nz/what-we-do/family-works/support-for-parents/tuning-in-to-kids
https://psuppersouth.org.nz/what-we-do/family-works/support-for-parents/tuning-in-to-teens
Toolbox Parenting courses (online options):
https://parentingplace.nz/courses
Triple P Parenting courses:
https://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz
Real Parents Course options:
https://realparents.org/what-we-do/
3 May 2024
Our Mana Ake Team are hosting a FREE Building Awesome Whānau Parenting Course starting mid May from 12pm – 2pm in New Brighton. Suitable for parents raising tamariki aged 2-13, full of practical ideas and encouraging stories to equip and empower you to see your dream for your whānau become a reality.
Building Awesome Whānau offers a safe and non–judgemental environment so you can reflect on your past, explore opportunities for change and gain hope for the future. Developed by the Parenting Place, check out their website for more info or contact rachel.dawson@yat.org.nz for registration – limited spaces!
9 May 2023
3 May 2023
25 Jan 2017
Grab some new hints and tips for the world’s most difficult job – Parenting! Toolbox Courses are New Zealand’s most popular parenting courses and suitable for every parent, with each night having a mixture of DVD teaching and discussions. New Brighton is hosting two groups starting in March, one for Early Years (ages 1 – 6) and another for Tweens & Teens (ages 12 – 17). Limited spaces so register now to reserve your space at a reduced rate of only $30 each. Email: canterbury@theparentingplace.com
7 Dec 2016
We are taking expressions of interest from Parents wanting to do either the Middle Years or Tweens and Teens Toolbox Couse from 7th March 2016. At a reduced price of only $30 per person, these 6 week courses are one of NZ’s most popular parenting courses, suitable for all. Email: parenting@yat.org.nz
18 Apr 2016
Parenting Teens and Tweens is one of the hardest jobs in the world! It doesn’t come with a manual but there are a few hints and tips you can pick up, which may make the job a bit easier for everyone. Consider joining a 6 week Parenting Toolbox Course with other local parents starting in Term 2 in New Brighton on Tuesday Nights. Courses are FREE for residents in Greater New Brighton. Register by emailing: lynley.garratt@theparentingplace.com or phone: 03 355 2680
http://www.theparentingplace.com/toolbox-parenting-courses/
21 Jan 2016
Parenting is the hardest job in the world! It doesn’t come with a manual but there are a few hints and tips you can pick up, which may make the job a bit easier for everyone. Consider joining one of 3 Parenting Toolbox Courses with other local parents starting soon in New Brighton, for the Early Years (under 6’s), Middle Years (6 – 12) and Teens (12-18). Courses are FREE for residents in Greater New Brighton. Register by emailing: lynley.garratt@theparentingplace.com or phone: 03 355 2680
http://www.theparentingplace.com/toolbox-parenting-courses/
25 Sep 2015
Our next Toolbox Course starts on 29th October, for the Middle Years. Limited Spots so register your interest asap – more info on Poster
1 Jul 2015
Two Toolbox Courses are starting in New Brighton in Term 3 AND due to special earthquake related funding, it’s FREE!!! Pick up some hints and tips from this 6 week nationally acclaimed course to be the Worlds Best Parent – for your kids!
1) Early Years (ages 1-6): Tuesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm (starts 21st July)
2) Middle Years (ages 7 – 12): Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am (starts 30th July)
More details on this poster, the website link or contact lynley.garrett@theparentingplace.com or parenting@yat.org.nz or call 3552680.