Help families thrive.
The Parenting Children Course and The Parenting Teenagers Course are brilliantly practical resources to help churches support the families in their local community. Along with the Marriage Courses, the Parenting Courses are part of the wider Alpha Suite of resources which are designed to help churches go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help families thrive.
Two courses. One goal.
The Parenting Children Course
The Parenting Children Course is an easy-to-run, practical five-session course designed to support parents or carers who want to invest in their relationships with their children. No expertise is needed to run the course. Anyone who wants to support and encourage parents and other carers and who enjoys hosting a group can run the courses.
The Parenting Teenagers Course
The Parenting Teenagers Course has been running for over 30 years, having been first developed by Nicky and Sila Lee (authors of The Parenting Book) for parents and care-givers looking for practical support to strengthen their family relationships. It’s an easy-to-run, practical five-session course which anyone can run.
In our decades of working with couples around the world, we have seen over and over again the lasting impact of taking the time to invest in your marriage and your family. Our passion is to help couples work on their relationship and deepen their connecting because strong marriages enable families and communities to thrive.
Nicky & Sila Lee
How does it work?
Eat Together
Each session begins with parents and caregivers eating together, giving guests space to relax and chat, getting to know each other better.
Watch an Episode
The episodes are around 30 minutes in length, with breaks for peer-led conversations. Each episode explores a different topic through real experiences, expert insights, and relevant teaching.
Share With Other Parents
Finally, each session allows parents and carers to chat together during an informal, safe time for discussion in peer groups.
What Irish Parents Have Said:
The Parenting Courses have been running in Ireland for years. Here’s what just a few parents who experienced the course had to say:
We’re here to equip you to support and equip families in your community.
The Alpha Ireland team is here to support you and your church — if you’re interested in running one or both of The Parenting Courses but aren’t sure where to start, book a short one-on-one call with a member of our team.