ParentGym is back at Howard Primary!
Dear Parents/Carers,
RE: Parent Gym is coming to Howard Primary from 17th Nov 2023: 12 places available
We know from talking with parents that many of you wonder what you can do to give your children the best start in life (and make your life as a parent a bit easier too).
This is why we’re delighted to offer Parent Gym, a well-established, six-week programme that shares and explores practical tips and strategies to make family life easier and help your children thrive. We listened to your feedback and we are now able to offer it online so more parents/carers can take part and meet other parents/carers, hear their stories and pick up new ideas. Everyone is welcome and it is completely free.
The sessions are themed as follows and will be led by our Parent Gym Coach, Miss Ancel:
Week 1: Fri 17th Nov 10:10-12:10, ONLINE
CHAT: How to communicate. Get you and your child talking and listening in a positive way every day.
Week 2: Fri 24th Nov 10:10-12:10, ONLINE
LOVE: How to show you care, in the right ways Boosting your child’s confidence, with a balance between closeness and independence.
Week 3: Fri 1st Dec 10:10-12:10, ONLINE
BEHAVE: How to be consistent in setting boundaries. Bring calm to your family with rules and routines that really work.
Week 4: Fri 8th Dec 10:10-12:10, ONLINE
CARE: How to raise healthy children. Keep yourself and your family healthy and happy with good sleep, eating and exercise.
Week 5: Fri 15th Dec 10:10-12:10, ONLINE
DISCOVER: How to encourage learning. Help develop healthy learning habits with your child, including managing screen time.
Week 6: Thu 21st Dec 10:10-12:10, ONLINE
TOGETHER: How to build a family support network. Keep your family feeling happy, supported and loved.
If you know this is for you, to book a place on the Parent Gym course, please email Mrs Pollington at: senco@howard.croydon.sch.uk
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Pollington and Miss Ancel
Wellbeing Team
Howard Primary