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Many people believe parenting should come naturally but sometimes we all need a bit of help, which is when parenting classes can be useful.
 
Love comes naturally to most parents, but everyone faces difficulties at some point or another - from babies who won't sleep at night and toddlers who throw tantrums, to unruly teenagers. Skills such as reflective listening or positive discipline can be taught and learned. These can change your view of parenting and help you understand why children behave as they do at each stage.
 
Positive parenting means using warmth, love, respect, consistency, good communication and empathy in the way you behave with your child. There's a lot of evidence to show that authoritative and positive parenting has enormous benefits. Children with parents who use such skills are far less likely to have behavioural problems, for example.
 
If you're brave enough to admit that you don't know absolutely everything there is to know about raising children and would welcome some information and advice, then a parenting class might be for you.
 
Classes give advice and information on bringing up children, including:
    * What to expect at each age
    * How to handle behavioural problems
    * The best ways to discipline your children
    * How to handle teenagers
    * Information about schools and education

You will also have the chance to:
    * Meet other parents
    * Reflect on how you're bringing up your children
    * Think about how your parents dealt with you
    * Discover new skills to make family life happier
    * Learn how to manage stress and anger

Do you organise courses for parents, or know of a course that is not listed here? Then let us know by sending us the information here.
 
 
 
 
Baby Development Courses
organised by Baby Sensory Malta
 
    Date Thursday 8th July - Thursday 29th July 2010
    Time 10:30-11:30 (12-24 months ) and 15:30-16:30 (0-12 months) 
    Location Balzan Parish Centre, Idmedja Road, Balzan. (behind HSBC)
    Cost
tbc
 
 
   
Please contact Claire Savona via email:
malta@babysensory.com or call on 2144 6217 or 7930 2894.


  
Parenting Skills Courses - There Must be Another Way
run by Joyce Callus - kidsmalta.com resident expert
 
Joyce runs three courses - There Must Be Another Way, one for parents of children under 6, one for parents of  primary school aged children, and another one for parents of teens.
 
These are held in various localities, such as schools, workplaces, organisations etc. - Each course runs for  twelve hours. Any one interested in applying can contact Joyce directly via email here.
 

   
General Parenting Courses
organised by In the Family Way
(Marianne Theuma - kidsmalta.com resident expert)
 
for more information about courses organised by Marianne, please visit her website here.
 

 
Early Pregnancy Courses
This course is ideal for women who are less than 20 weeks pregnant. The course will give you information on eating well in pregnancy, what to expect in the early weeks and important exercises to carry out while pregnant.
 
To apply please contact ParentCraft services on 2545 5124.
 

 
Childbirth Courses
This course is ideal for women over 20 weeks pregnant. The course offers detailed information on pregnancy, childbirth, baby care and breastfeeding.
 
To apply please contact ParentCraft services on 2545 5124.
 

 
Various Parenting Courses
organised by Mamaknows
 
Subjects include:
  • Baby Sign Language
  • Cord Blood Banking
  • Comfort Techniques for Labour and Birth
For more information about courses organised by Mamaknows, please visit their website here.
 

 
 

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