The Parenting Children Course Leader's Guide

This Leaders’ Guide is designed for those planning to lead or help facilitate the Parenting Children Course. It provides all the information you need to run each session, covering:

• How to run the course, either using the DVDs or giving live talks

• The structure of a session for five- and ten-week courses

• Key ingredients for running a successful course

• Important guidelines for hosting the small group discussions

• Overview and timetable for each session of five- and ten-week courses

• Suggested room set-up

• How to promote the course

The course is designed to be flexible, and provides full instructions on how to use the material over five longer or ten shorter sessions, depending on what suits your group.

The Parenting Children Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. The course is for every type of parenting situation including parenting on your own, step-parenting and parenting as a couple.

The course consists of five sessions (or ten shorter ones), designed to equip those parenting or caring for 0 to 10-year-olds, and parents-to-be, with long-term strategies to build a healthy family life.

Over five sessions, the course will help you to:

• Build strong foundations

• Meet your children's needs

• Set clear boundaries

• Teach healthy relationships

• Consider your long-term aim