Support for parents/carers in the Royal Borough of Greenwich

Support for parents of teenagers

 We provide a non-judgemental space for parents to connect, share and grow together. Our approach is unique because it’s less focused on your ‘parenting style’, and more on YOU as an individual; what you need, what drives you, and what can support you to be a happier person and parent.

What we offer

• Counselling & 1:1 coaching sessions to help you with specific issues or challenges you might be facing as a parent. 

• Family mentoring - working with a dedicated member of the team, we support the whole family to improve communication and relationships. 

• Drop-in group sessions - weekly drop-in sessions for parents, where you can ask for advice, share your experiences, and get support from other parents. 

• Parenting support programme - a 9-week programme designed to help parents improve the relationships within their families and learn more about how to practice self-care. 

 Our services are for you if you are: 

• Worrying about your teenager and how your relationship will change as they grow up.

• Concerned about the transition between primary and secondary.

• Treading on eggshells and finding it increasingly difficult to communicate with your teenager.

• Feeling frustrated that they don't listen to you.

• Feeling like your teen is becoming distant from you and you're longing for connection again.

• Find it difficult to make time to rest and recharge.

• Wondering what you can do to support your teen through the changes and challenges they face as they grow up.

• Feeling frazzled, exhausted, and like you're on a hamster wheel.

• Experiencing low self-esteem and a sense of isolation around your parenting.

• Find it difficult to be consistent around your boundaries.

• Not already receiving support from other agencies such as Early Help, Social Services, CHMHS, etc.

 We can help you:

• Feel clear about how to manage your relationship as your teen grows, no matter what happens.

• Feel more relaxed at home and in control of the atmosphere.

• Develop the skills to communicate more effectively so your teens want to share their worries and concerns with you. 

• Spend more time with your teen and feel like they enjoy your company.

• Prioritise rest and find ways to be less stressed.

• Feel confident and equipped with the tools to support your teen through their challenges as they grow.

• Feel calmer and more positive about yourself.

• Be consistent 

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 Support for parents of primary school children 

Parenting Drop-ins 

Parent drop-ins in every hub are run by the Health Advisors to support parents with child health issues such as bed-wetting, behavior, sleep, and healthy lifestyles. Invitation to the parent group sessions for specific targeted interventions are offered and referral to other health services such as Paediatrician, audiology, speech and language, child&adolescent mental health, and continence team, can be completed with parental consent.

Open to all families of school-aged children across Greenwich. Health Advisors will work with parents of children aged 5-11 years (Primary School ages) and support referral to the Parenting Support Programme for those parents of Secondary school-age children

Visit here to find out when our drop-ins are running