Healthy Relationships Pathway
Being a parent can be tough.
These group programmes are aimed at improving family relationships.
All programmes are delivered at a range of community venues, including our Family Hub sites. Refreshments are provided at all venues, with certificates for programme completion. Support for travel costs is also available if you are on a low income.
| Programme | Child age | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mellow Bumps | Antenatal | For mothers-to-be from 20 weeks gestation. Focus on wellbeing during pregnancy and mother-baby attachment. Group format. |
| Incredible Years (Babies) | 0 to 2 years | Builds a positive relationship between parents and baby through listening, observing, bonding and demonstrating warm/tactile behaviours. Group format. |
| Becoming Dad | 0 to 2 years | Prepares men for life changes as a new or expecting father; how to manage their own wellbeing and support partners; develop the skills to become a confident father. Group format. |
| Triple P Baby | 0 to 12 months | Delivers strategies to manage the challenges of becoming a new parent, introducing baby-friendly routines and supporting your partner. Group format. Online learning package also available. |
| Caring for Children | 0 to 6 years | Develop knowledge and practical skills to care for young children and achieve accreditation in three Level 1 qualifications. Group format. |
| 123 Magic | 2 to 12 years | Simple, precise and effective way of managing behaviour of young children. Group format. |
| Family Links Nurture | 3 to 12 years | Understand the feelings behind behaviours and how to use a calm, nurturing approach to build a positive relationship with children. Group format. |
| Parents Plus ADHD programme | 6 to 12 years | Child must have an ADHD diagnosis or be on the assessment pathway. Group format. |
| Teen Triple P | 10 to 16 years | Understanding typical teenage behaviour and how to build positive, trusting relationships. |
| Programme | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting When Separated | For separated or separating parents/carers with dependent children. | improve communication between coparents to reduce the impact of separation on the child. Group format. |
| Staying Connected | For separated or separating parents/carers with dependent children. | How to self-care after separation and prioritise the needs of the children. Group format. |
| E-learning programmes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arguing Better | For couples and co-parents with dependent children. | How to manage difficult conversations and avoid conflict. Learn online via a smartphone, tablet or PC. |
| Getting It Right For the Kids | For separated or separating parents/carers with dependent children. | Help to manage communication with your co-parent, seek solutions and find compromise. Learn online via a smartphone, tablet or PC. |
| Me, You and Baby Too | For new and expecting parents. | Help to navigate the arrival of a new child and the stress this can place on the couple relationship. Learn online via a smartphone, tablet or PC. |
Register for the e-learning programmes on the oneplusone website (opens new window).
Please note - none of the programmes/interventions above are suitable for parents/ carers experiencing domestic abuse. Call 0191 433 3333 for domestic abuse support, or 999 in an emergency.
Referral form (Word doc, 69 KB)(opens new window)
Please speak to a professional you are working with about making a referral for our Incredible babies programme (Word doc, 195 KB).
Contact us about our parenting programmes, including start dates and venues.
Contact us
Early Help Service
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Phone (Monday to Friday) 0191 433 5129 or 0771 269 9753
parenting@gateshead.gov.uk