Parenting Supports in Co. :

April - June 2021 WELCOME TO THE TIPPERARY CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICES COMMITTEE PARENTING SUPPORT CALENDAR, APRIL - JUNE 2021. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS ORGANIZED UNDER 5

SECTIONS, AS FOLLOWS:

 Parenting Group Programmes  Parenting Supports  Parent & Toddler Groups / Mother & Baby Groups  Parenting Talks/Workshops  On-line Resources

Please note that Covid-19 restrictions will confine contact with services to social media platforms, telephone and on-line facilities from the start of this quarter. Any move to face-to-face contact will need to be confirmed through direct contact with the services.

Parenting (Group) Programmes Area Details of programme Date of Venue Target Group Contact Commencement Details Duration Northern TLC Kidz Programme To start in Venue in North Children aged Margaret Carroll Blake, section of Groupwork programme for children September/October 2021 Tipperary, to be between 5 -16 years Barnardos Co. Tipperary and mothers, meeting in separate decided. and their mothers Tel. (0504) 20018 groups, who have experienced from the North of the E-mail: Domestic Violence. county. [email protected] Open for referrals now Northern Circle of Security Parenting: Commencement date will The programme Parents and carers of Fiona Naughnane, section of Group programme: depend on level of interest will be run on-line children and young Silver Arch Family Resource Co. Tipperary This unique programme is based on in and demand for people up to 16 years. Centre,

decades of research on how parent- participation in the Tel. (067) 41924 child relationships can be supported programme. 087 – 7921883 and strengthened. Our trained facilitators will help parents who participate in this programme to: - Understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs - Support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions - Enhance the development of their child’s self-esteem - Help their child to feel secure Parenting Adolescents (Parents - 6 weeks The programme Parents and carers of Fiona Naughnane, Plus) programme will be run on-line teenagers. Silver Arch Family Resource Group programme: Centre, Nenagh

Getting to know and connecting with - Commencement your teenager by: Tel. (067) 41924 date will depend 087 – 7921883 - Communicating positively and on level of interest effectively in and demand for - Building your teenager’s self- participation in the esteem and confidence programme - Negotiating rules and boundaries - Teaching teenagers responsibility - Positive discipline for teenagers - Managing conflict - Solving problems together Northern Parenting when Separated (Parents - 6 weeks The programme Parents who are Fiona Naughnane, section of Co. Plus) programme will be run on-line going through a Silver Arch Family Resource Tipperary Group programme: separation, or have Centre, Nenagh Solving co-parenting problems in a - Commencement already separated. positive way that focuses on the needs Tel. (067) 41924 date will depend of children 087 – 7921883 on level of interest in and demand for participation in the programme Strengthening Families Programme: Teenagers, aged 12 – Áine O’Brien, Group programme: - To start in September Venue to be 16 years with parent Community Substance Misuse 2021 confirmed or responsible adult, Team - It aims to give parents and their residing in Northern children the opportunity to learn Transport will be new, healthy communication skills - 14 weekly sessions part of the county. Tel. (061) 318904 provided if that create positive relationships 086- 414 1890 needed within families. These new skills Open to teenagers E-mail: [email protected] also assist and reduce the risk of either with or without

young people getting involved in Substance Misuse adverse behaviours. issue - 3 strands of training: parent skills, teen skills, and Family Life Skills. Open for Referrals now

Clonmel Parenting when Separated (Parents - 6 weeks programme On-line Separated Parents of Barnardos Family Support Plus) - Commencement date children & young project, Group programme: subject to level of people, 0 – 12 years

Parents Plus Parenting when demand from Tel. (052) 617 0665 Separated is a practical and positive area evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce. Parenting Support

Area Details of services When Venue Target Group Contact Details

Northern Partnership with Families project: Availability by phone: Parents of children in the Eileen Healy, section of Co. Advocacy service for parents of Phone-based care of Túsla in the North Advocacy Worker, Tipperary children in the care of Túsla Monday to Friday, contact until of the county. Silver Arch Family Resource - To support parents to engage with 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. further notice Centre, Túsla and other relevant services Nenagh - To support parents to have continued involvement with their Tel.(067) 31800 children in care Traveller Family Support project, Type of contact Traveller families in the Traveller Programme North Tipperary Development Co. Monday – Friday, 9.00 is dependent on North of the county Coordinator, Support is provided to parents and a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Covid-19 North Tipperary Development families of the Travelling community in restrictions level Company, their own homes and neighbourhoods Main Street, . by phone and Home Visiting. Tel. (0505) 24166

Northern Community Mothers Programme Monday – Friday, On Zoom, Families living in the Brigid Murphy, Community section of Co. (Nenagh/Thurles): 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. phone, areas listed with children Mothers Programme, Tipperary Ongoing parenting support and WhatsApp, and from birth to pre-school Silver Arch Family Resource information provided by experienced some face-to- age. facilitators in the following areas: face contact with Centre, Nenagh (Nenagh, Thurles, - Child Development Covid-19 Newport, Tel. (067) 31800 - Parenting support precautions , 087- 278 0029 - Infant Mental Health/ Bonding , and and Attachment Ballina) - Infant - Baby massage Email: [email protected] - Ante-natal support - Breast-feeding - Healthy Weaning Southern Teen Parent Support Programme Type of contact Teen parents aged 19 Bernie Loughman, section of Co. (Positive Parenting for Changing  As required is dependent on years and under in the St. Catherine’s Community Tipperary Families programme) Covid-19 South of Co. Tipperary Services, Carlow - One-to-One restrictions level Tel.085 1101511 - Outreach service (059) 9138700

Nenagh and North Tipperary Parents Support Monday – Friday, Silver Arch Parents from Nenagh, Fiona Naughnane, surrounding Project: Providing support for parents 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Family Borrisokane, Newport, Silver Arch Family Resource area with everyday life events including: Resource and Centre Nenagh. - Parenting stress Centre, surrounding areas

- Parental styles 52 Silver Street, Tel (067) 31800 - Parenting through Separation Nenagh 087 7921883 - Peer group pressure - Childhood Stress and Anxiety Type of contact - Social Media concerns is dependent on Support is provided in one-to-one Covid-19 sessions, group parenting courses, restrictions level themed parenting talks, workshops and seminars.

Roscrea Rocrea Youth Service (RYS) Family As required Roscrea Youth Parents from Roscrea North Tipperary Development Support service: Service, area Company - Roscrea Youth  Advice/information on Rosemary Service

parenting Street, Roscrea, Tel. (0505) 24462  Support on issues affecting E53 C859 parenting  Sign-posting parents to other Type of contact RYS services as required, is dependent on including youth counselling, Covid-19 LGBT youth support, the youth restrictions level project and RAY Garda Youth Diversion Project.

Thurles area Parent and Family Support: In the Barnardos Parents of children, Barnardos Centre, - Support to parents and children - During working Centre and in 0 – 17 years in Thurles Slievenamon Road, Thurles - Tailored around specific needs hours Family home. Primary Care catchment - Includes structured parenting area Tel. (0504) 20018 programme, parent-child work Type of contact

and work with children is dependent on

Available on a one-to-one basis for Covid-19 parents restrictions level

Partnership with Parents Parents of children, One-to-one programme: - During working 0 – 17 years in Thurles - Developing parents’ understanding hours Primary Care catchment of their child’s needs area - Developing their understanding of their child’s development - Improving their relationship with their child - Understanding their approach to parenting

Partnership with Parents –Birth to 2 Barnardos Parents of children Barnardos Centre, Years  As required Centre, Thurles, aged 0 – 18 months in Slievenamon Road, Thurles One-to-one programme: and in Family Thurles Primary Care - Developing parents’ understanding Home catchment area Tel. (0504) 20018 of their child’s needs & development. Type of contact - Improving their relationship with is dependent on their child Covid-19 - Understanding their approach to restrictions level parenting - Looking at the supports around them and how these can help with their parenting Parenting Support - Monday, Tuesday Parents of children aged Aileen Ryan,  Family Support & Thurs., 10 a.m. – Type of contact 0-17 years in Family Support Worker  Advice and information on 5 p.m. is dependent on Templemore and Templemore Community wider issues affecting Wednesday, 10 - Covid-19 environs Social Services parenting 12 restrictions level Bank Street, Templemore

 Practical support - Drop-In & by Appointment Tel. (0504) 31244 [email protected] Parenting Support Type of contact Families and Parents of Mary Geoghegan,  Advice, advocacy and Monday to Friday 9.00 is dependent on children, aged 0 – 18 More Family Support Project, information on Parenting – 4.30 p.m. Covid-19 years, from Templemore Youth Work Ireland Tipperary restrictions level issues and environs Templemore

 Support (one to one and groups)on issues affecting Tel. (0504) 56641 parenting 087-2642203  Support for young people and their families/carers on a range of issues  Signposting families to relevant services Clonmel / Clonmel Community Mothers Type of contact Parents of children, 0 – 5 Jill Sandvoss, /Cashel/ Programme  During working is dependent on years in Clonmel, Cahir, Clonmel Community Mothers Carrick-on- Providing support and information hours Covid-19 Carrick-on-Siúr, Cashel Programme Siúir/ Fethard through Community Mother Home restrictions level and Fethard. and environs Visiting, phone calls, Zoom and Tel. 086-8359912

WhatsApp: - Child Development Web-site: - Parenting support https://clonmelcommunitymother.i e/ - Infant Mental Health/Attachment - Ante-natal support - Breast-feeding support - Baby massage - Therapeutic Play Skills Clonmel Barnardos Family Support Project is Type of contact Parents/Carers living in Barnardos Family Support a community based project in Clonmel During working hours is dependent on Clonmel and its environs. Project, Clonmel offering support and advice to families Covid-19 experiencing a difficult period. restrictions level Tel: (052) 6170665

Partnership with Parents Type of contact Parents of children and To support parents to build their During working hours is dependent on teenagers, 0-17 years parenting skills, and to strengthen Covid-19 relationships. restrictions level

Partnership with Parents –Birth to 2 Parents of children Years  As required aged 0 – 18 months in One-to-one programme: (see above Clonmel and surrounding Barnardos services in Thurles) areas

Carrick-on-Siúir Barnardos Student Mothers’ Group: Type of contact Expectant student Una Conroy, Support for young expectant mothers - During working is dependent on mothers or student Barnardos, and young mothers to remain in hours Covid-19 mothers in second level 130 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, second-level education: restrictions level education in Carrick area. Waterford

- Childcare subsidy Tel. (051) 844140 - Educational support [email protected] - Financial support towards books and school materials

Non-Violent Resistance programme:  As required Type of contact Parents of children, aged Foróige Neighbourhood Youth One-to-one programme: is dependent on 10 – 17/18 years Project, Carrick-on-Siúir - To help parents to deal with Child Covid-19 to Parent violence restrictions level Siobhán Clifford: Tel. 086-8331886

Carrick-on-Siúir Common Sense Parenting (Boys  As required Type of contact Parents of children, aged Foróige Neighbourhood Youth Town Parenting programme): is dependent on 6 – 16 years Project, Carrick-on-Siúir One-to-one Covid-19 To help parents to: restrictions level Siobhán Clifford: Tel. 086-8331886 - Build Family Relationships - Deal with Problem Behaviour - Teach Social Skills - Promote Self Control

Cashel Parenting Support (Parents Plus  Monday - Type of contact Parents of children, Fiona Hayes Children, Adolescent and Parenting Friday is dependent on 2– 16 years from Cashel Spafield Family Resource when Separated) Covid-19 area Centre, Cashel  One-to-One  Drop-In or by restrictions level appointment  Advice on Parenting Tel. (062) 63622  Listening & Referral service [email protected]

Tipperary town Parenting Support (Positive - Monday - Friday Type of contact Parents of children and Three Drives Family Parenting for Changing Families is dependent on young people in Resource Centre, programme) - By appointment Covid-19 Tipperary town Grenane Drive Tipperary town  Advice on parenting restrictions level

 Support on parenting and Tel. (062) 80831 family issues

Non-Violent Resistance programme: Parents of children, aged - To help parents to deal with Child 10 – 17/18 years to Parent violence Art Therapy for children Children & young people,  Referrals from parents, - During working 4 – 18 years in Tipperary schools, etc. hours town

 For children with issues Sliding scale charges around anxiety, bullying, anger apply management, withdrawing behavior, etc. Tipperary town Play Therapy for children Availability by phone: Type of contact Children & young people, Three Drives Family  As above - During working hours is dependent on 4 – 18 years in Tipperary Resource Centre, Grenane Drive Covid-19 town Tipperary town restrictions level Sliding scale charges apply Tel. (062) 80831

Parenting Support (Positive On-line and by Parents of children, 0 – Helen Buckley, Parenting for Changing Families  Monday - phone 17 years, from Tipperary Parent & Family Support programme) Wednesday, town and environs Programme, Knockanrawley Resource  One-to-One & Couples 9 – 5 p.m., by Centre. appointment  Support on parenting and Knockanrawley, family issues Tipperary town.  Listening and referral service

 Rainbows group programme Tel. (062) 52688

for children experiencing [email protected] parental separation and or [email protected] bereavement. Open for new referrals

Parent Club - Weekly session Meeting By Parents in area of (Peer support & Mentoring Group) - Wednesday, 12.00 Zoom. Tipperary town – 1.00 p.m.

Slieve Ardagh One-to-One Parenting Support  By Millennium Parents from Slieve Julie O’Halloran, area Drop-in clinic: appointment Family Ardagh area Millennium Family Resource (including - One-to-one Resource Centre Centre, Glengoole, - Parenting Support and Advice Glengoole , - A Listening Ear Tel. (052) 915 7992 Ballingarry, & Covid-19 ) Parents Plus Adolescents  By protocols in Parents of children, aged Programme appointment place 11 - 16 years, from Slieve One-to-one parenting support including Ardagh area family sessions as required Slieve Ardagh Incredible Years Home Coaching  10 week Millennium Parents of children, aged Julie O’Halloran, area Programme: programme Family 3 – 12 years from Slieve Millennium Family Resource (including One-to-one parenting programme with  By referral from Resource Ardagh area Centre Glengoole, a focus on: professionals Centre, Killenaule, - Strengthening children’s Social Glengoole or in Tel. (052) 915 7992 Ballingarry, & Skills, Emotional Regulation the home. Mullinahone) and School Readiness Skills. - Using Praise and Incentives to Covid-19 Encourage Co-operative protocols in Behaviour place

- Positive Discipline – Rules Routines & Effective Limit Setting, Handling Misbehaviour.

Parent Child Attachment Play By Referral – this Millennium Parents of Children aged (PCAP) programme is aimed at Family 3 -15 years+ - A gentle play-based approach parents who Resource Centre, aimed at improving the attachment experience attachment Glengoole quality of the parent-child issues with their child / relationship. children. Covid-19 - Uses child-oriented play with protocols in parents/carers and their children place - Brings positive relationship change directly into the family home by empowering parents and carers as change agents. - PCAP practitioners work with the parent(s) or carer(s) and not directly with the child(ren).

Slieve Ardagh Baby Bonding Millennium Parents of young children Julie O’Halloran, (including  Baby bonding classes are a  By referral Family at each of following Millennium Family Resource special weekly session for Resource stages: Centre Glengoole, Centre, parents to enjoy with their - Bumps (28 + weeks Killenaule, Glengoole pregnancy) to Tel. (052) 9157992 Ballingarry, & babies.  These are relaxed sessions, Crawling Mullinahone) Covid-19 well-grounded in Attachment protocols in - Crawling to Toddling theory and research, helping to place - Toddlers deepen the bond between

parent and baby.  Parents and babies can have fun and relax using easy activities, baby strokes, simple rhymes and lullabies. Play Therapy service for children - Ongoing / As Children, aged 4 – 14 required years - Referrals from professionals and self-referral from parents Sliding scale charge applies Creative Mindfulness  In June 2021 Millennium 2 groups for young The Creative Mindfulness Programme Family people aged 12 – 16 is a 4-week group programme in which  4 weeks in Resource (depending on demand) Centre, young people of similar age groups duration Glengoole engage in creative activities and in open discussion to create a tool kit of Covid-19 resources that they can call on in their protocols in lives. place

It has been shown to reduce anxiety, reactivity, improve self-esteem and resilience and bring about greater calmness, increasing self-awareness and empathy for self and others. Open for referrals now Slieve Ardagh Youth Counselling  By Millennium FRC Young People aged 12 - Julie O’Halloran, (including appointment Glengoole 24 Millennium Family Resource Centre Glengoole, Covid-19

Killenaule, protocols in Tel. (052) 9157992 Ballingarry, & place

Mullinahone

Parent & Toddler Groups / Mother & Baby Groups

Area Details of services When Venue Target Group Contact Details

North Tipperary Walk and Talk Buggy Brigade To commence when At locations in the Parents, Grand-parents Brigid Murphy, Community (Newport, Baby and Toddler Outdoor Walk & Talk: Covid restrictions on places listed in and other carers of Mothers Programme, Ballina, A great way for Mums, Dads, outdoor gatherings are column 1 Babies & Toddlers. Silver Arch Family Resource Borrisokane, Grandparents, and Carers to meet up lifted and also get some fresh air and Centre, Nenagh Borrisoleigh, exercise. Nenagh, Tel. (067) 31800

Thurles) 087- 278 0029 If you are interested, please contact Brigid Murphy Email: [email protected]

Tipperary town Baby Parent & Toddler group - Monday, 11.00 – On Zoom Parents, babies & Helen Buckley, 11.45 a.m. toddlers Parent & Family Support Programme, Knockanrawley (subject to demand) Resource Centre. Knockanrawley, Tipperary town.

Tel. (062) 52688

[email protected] [email protected]

Parenting Talks/Workshops

Area Subject of presentation & Presenters When Venue Contact

Co. Tipperary ‘Confident Birthing’ workshop - Monday, 10th May, On Zoom To register, contact [email protected] 2021 with your contact phone number For women in all stages of their pregnancy, - 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 to help prepare for a confident, healthy birth p.m. or

go to www.ntdc.ie and click on events

‘Parenting a Child with Autism’ webinar, with - Date to be On-line For further details: panel of experts on the subject confirmed Fiona Naughnane, Silver Arch Family Resource Centre Nenagh.

Tel (067) 31800 087 7921883

On-line Resources

Resource Source https://www.tusla.ie/parenting-24-seven/ Túsla https://www2.hse.ie/my-child/ HSE

Mental Health & Wellbeing services: HSE https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/minding-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/news/supports-and-services-during-covid-19.html https://www.barnardos.ie/resources/parents/parenting-advice Barnardos

ASD support link: AsIAm, AsIAm and COVID-19 - AsIAm.ie - Ireland's National Autism Charity Ireland’s national Autism Charity

‘In This Together Tipperary’ has a range of resources to support all age groups in the community at this time. Tipperary Public Participation Follow the weblink: https://www.ppntipperary.ie/in-this-together-tipperary/ Network

‘Keep Well’ campaign during Covid: a link to resources to ‘Keep Active’, ‘Stay Connected’, ‘Switch Off’, and to ‘Mind Your Mood’.

https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/keepwell