SATURDAY 9th MARCH

‘Managing Anger, Meltdowns and Aggression in Childhood’ Parenting Workshop: Ashley Down
A workshop for parents/carers of children aged 5-12 years with Catherine Coulter from Bristol Child Parent Support.

Anger and conflict are all part of family life. Anger is not a negative emotion but we sometimes find it difficult to manage it in ourselves and our children.

Do you have a child :
– Who may seem out of control, they may well yell, kick, and hit you during these times
– Who sometimes has embarrassing public meltdowns and you are at a loss to know what to do?
– Who is having constant meltdowns and it’s wearing you and everyone else down.
– Whose “behaviour ” gets in between you and your partner and prevents you parenting consistently.

In a small and intimate space (no more than 9 attendees), this workshop will cover :
-Triggers, why your child may be angry, have meltdowns, be aggressive
– Learn some basic neuroscience, “fight and flight” response and the role of your child’s amygdala and why this may impact on the behaviour.
– Understand how to respond with brain-based parenting in order to manage the different types of anger so everyone can  “cool down”.
– Respond to it without blame or shaming you/r child, start to learn some strategies which nurture confidence and connection.
– Alternative ways of managing “hot states”  and helping your children to learn self-control and help them to emotionally regulate?

Payment is in advance and there are no refunds but tickets can be transferred to another party anytime. There are no creche facilities -this workshop is for parents only. Handouts will be included and refreshments provided.

• Date: Saturday 9th March
• Time: 9.45am-12.30pm
• Cost: £50 ( 9.45am-12.30) Payment in full secures your place.
• Where: Muller House BS7 ( Ashley Down)
• More details

SATURDAY 16th MARCH

Sprogs Children’s Nearly New Sale: Horfield Parish Church Hall
Good quality children’s clothes, toys and nursery equipment for sale, plus yummy tea and cakes served.

• 10-11.30am
• £1 donation (donation given to Children’s Hospice South West charity)
• Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill, BS7 8ST
• To book a table contact: 0783 460 8780 or sprogs@yahoo.com

SATURDAY 23rd MARCH

Family Fun Day: Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym
Join us for an Easter egg hunt, face painting, Forest School, soft play, balloon modelling and so much more! There will even be craft stalls ready to make that last minute, extra special Mother’s Day present and card.

Everyone is welcome so please bring along grandparents, friends and family (grandparents even get a free homemade Easter biscuit!). All we ask is that you kindly register your place via the following link so we can ensure we have plenty of refreshments!

Link to sign up is:

• 10.30am-12.30pm
• FREE
• Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3BA
• Sign up HERE

MONDAY 6th MAY

Whole School Open Morning: Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym
Step through the gates and join us to get a true feel for what Badminton School has to offer girls aged 3 – 18. Enjoy a tour of the School, meet with the Headmistress and members of academic and admissions staff and chat to our current pupils.

• 9am-1pm
• Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3BA
• Sign up HERE

SATURDAY 22nd JUNE

‘Stop the Worry Cycle, Preventing Anxiety in Children’ Parenting Workshop: Ashley Down
A workshop for parents held by Catherine Coulter from Bristol Child Parent Support on Saturday 22nd June.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder is the most common disorder in childhood. Research shows that most mental health disorders start before the age of 14. Stop the “Worry Cycle” and prevent mental problems developing now and in the future. Learn skills and be empowered so you can help your child, suitable for parents with children between ages (4/5-12).

Stop this cycle and share how to:
– Understand how anxiety works, Flight and Fight response and the role of the Amygdala.
– Stop walking on eggshells and be confident what to say to it.
– Understand common traps you may get into with the anxiety, how you might make it worse
– Go into battle with anxiety and identify the different types of anxiety
– Understand to reframe the negative thoughts, understand emotion coaching, teach your child how to talk to anxiety. How to control the worry monster.
– Some tips on how to help your child self-soothe/regulate and lots of tips to manage and prevent anxiety
– Ask questions to a clinician with over thirty years experience in mental health in a safe and small group setting

Payment in full secures your place – no refunds given but tickets can be transferred to another party anytime. There are no creche facilities – this workshop is for parents only. Handouts included and refreshments provided.

• Date: Saturday 22nd June
• Time: 9.45am-12.30pm
• Cost: £50 (payment in advance)
• Where: Muller House, BS7 ( Ashley Down)
• More details