Parenting programmes and support | Health Navigator NZ

Resources, courses and links to support parents throughout the different stages of your child's growth.

Being a parent is one of the most important and challenging things you can do. Helping guide your children to become healthy, happy, responsible and caring adults takes effort and focus. There will be times where you need support. When you do, try the resources and courses below.

Organisation	Resources & courses for parents
	Parenting education programme PEPE Plunket, NZ Five free courses designed to: help parents in their parenting role through the different stages of their child’s early development build parent confidence connect parents with other parents and local support and resources in their area. A dads-only course is available in some areas, called Dads4Dads. For fathers of children under 1 year old, it is run by dads and covers key issues that relate to parenting and fatherhood. Find a PEPE course in your area
	Triple P The Parenting and Family Support Centre, based in NZ and Australia Triple P helps you manage your child's behaviour, emotions and development in a way that isn't hurtful. You will build strong relationships, communicate well and encourage the kind of behaviour you want to see. Find out more: Five steps to positive parenting Read the latest TipPaper parent magazine Term 3 2021 – Proven plans to solve common parenting problems Term 3 2021 – Small changes, big differences Which Triple P is right for me? Find a Triple P practitioner near you Find out more about Triple P, read the latest Triple P magazine, look at blog posts, sign up for Triple P Online and search for discussion groups and Triple P providers in your area on the Triple P national website.
	Triple P online parenting programme for toddlers to tweens (0 to 12-year-olds) Encourage good behaviour Manage misbehaviour Settle tantrums Tackle disobedience Teach your child new skills Take the stress out of shopping Sign up for Triple P Online and get 12 months’ unlimited access to all the proven tips, strategies and knowledge of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program®. Eight modules. Find out about a free positive parenting discussion group for parents and caregivers of children under 10 years in Counties Manukau in this brochure. Visit the website for more details or to register phone 0800 356 111 or email triplep@freshminds.co.nz.
	Triple P online parenting programme for pre-teens and teens (10–18 year olds) Build a stronger relationship Negotiate boundaries and expectations Deal calmly with conflict Survive the emotional roller coaster Prepare for risky situations Equip them to handle life’s problems Visit the website for course costs and more details. Find out about a free positive parenting discussion group for parents and caregivers of pre-teens and teens in Counties Manukau in this brochure. Visit the website for more details or to register phone 0800 356 111 or email triplep@freshminds.co.nz.
	Strategies with Kids – Information for Parents (SKIP) Support, information and parenting strategies for parents and caregivers of 0 to 5–year–olds. Find parenting support The Family Services Directory. Choose region then click search. Ages and stages It helps to understand what stage your child is at in their development and behaviour so you can adapt the environment and your responses to them as they grow. Parenting styles The type of parent you are influences your child’s development. Common behaviour and development problems Possible solutions and things to try.
	Kiwi Families – for passionate parents Comprehensive practical parenting advice for New Zealand parents. You can find everything you need to know about raising children from conception until they leave home.
	Parent Help NZ A Wellington-based organisation that caters for all parenting issues from the smallest problem to the most serious issue of child abuse. Helpline 0800 568 856 9am–11pm every day Counselling and family therapy (Wellington area) information and resources Parent education and 8-week programme for parents of teens Helping parents of teenagers to positively prepare and guide your child to independence
	Ministry of Social Development – positive parenting Links to a variety of resources and websites to help parents increase your children's ability to live successfully in the world around them.
	Parenting Resource NZ For use by workers supporting families with young children. It includes development information from pregnancy to 3 years of age. Topics relate to a Māori worldview but may also be relevant for others who share similar tikanga.
	Parenting Place NZ Parenting Place walks alongside you and your whānau from the moment your little one is born until they raise tamariki of their own. Whether you have a newborn, a teenager, a troupe of grandkids, or nieces and nephews, they have a range of programmes, courses, camps and resources tailored for you and your whānau.
	Next Chapter Parenting NZ Next Chapter Parenting offers a series of online modules. This online course helps parents to improve communication and reduce conflict at home.

Credits: Health Navigator Editorial Team. Page last updated: 02 Jul 2021