Parenting Courses

Toolbox Parenting Groups are ran nationally by the Parenting Place. They are inspiring, fun, practical small group parenting courses, ran over six session, two hours a week. Courses are aimed at parents with children in specific age groups, 0-6 early years, 6-12 middle years and teens and tweens. See what courses we're hosting below!

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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.