Supports for Parents
From time to time different information comes to our attention which may interest or be of support to parents. This page, for parents, facilitates the dissemination of this information.
Kildare County Council Parenting Talks
Please see the attached booklet ‘Let’s Talk about Parenting’. This booklet provides details on talks held, on a wide variety of parenting issues, in the county’s libraries.
Alternatively check out https://kildarecoco.ie/Library/ for details on these talks.
Kildare County Council holds many parenting talks in the libraries around the county. These talks cover many topics such as:
- Helping your infant/child sleep better
- Helping children who worry too much
- Raising Boys
- First Aid
- Building your Daughter’s Self-Esteem
- Parenting Tips and Strategies
- Happy Parents/Happy Children
- Social Networking & Cyberbullying training
- Promoting Teenage Wellbeing
- Self-harming Behaviours in Young People
Courses run by Kildare Education Centre (KEC)
Kildare Education Centre run courses from time to time for parents/guardians who would like to help their children with their schoolwork, and would like some guidance in this area. The telephone number for Kildare Education Centre is 045 530200.
However, booking for courses should be done on-line via their website www.eckildare.ie
On the top menu bar, select Course Booking and from the drop-down menu select Other Courses.
Services in the Area
CraftTastic is a new business offering arts & craft workshops using sustainable materials. As a thank you to local schools, they are offering 20% off when sign ups mention the school they attend. https://www.crafttastic.ie/book-a-workshop
This parent pack from Connected Childhood includes a special parent video, links to their podcast with Dr Mary O’Kane on Dublin City FM talking all about school based anxiety, an article on emotional regulation and some other resources suitable for parents. Click on the image to view the pack.
Hi, my name is Alison. I am a Play Therapist based just outside Naas, and I have opened Saturday slots. This may be of interest to your child. Please see my flyer for details.
Hi, my name is Danielle and I am a play therapist in the local area and have recently freed up some slots. I know waiting lists can be long and parents often have to travel far to get appointments so I’m emailing a couple of schools nearby to give their pupils priority access. I’m based near Two Mile House and operate from my home. If you think any of your pupils or families would benefit, please feel free to pass on my details. Please click on the image to view my flier with more information.
CAINT Speech Therapy Clinic
For Parents/Guardians who have concerns regarding their children’s speech, language and motor skills, CAINT offers local support and services. Please check out their website for a comprehensive list of the therapies and assessments provided. Click http://www.caintspeechtherapy.ie/clinics/naas-speech-therapy-clinic/ to access the CAINT website.
Helping your Child with Mathematics
Please click here for some fun ideas on how to use maths in everyday activities.
Enjoy!
Tips for Parents from the I.N.T.O.
The I.N.T.O. has put together some information which is of interest for parents of primary school children. They hope that this publication will give you an understanding of the modern primary school and how it works. Teachers and parents work closely together and this guide offers practical examples of partnership between school and home.
Click here to access this helpful guide.
Supports from Oide
In this series ” Keeping the Learning Going at Home” specially written by Katherine Donnelly for the Irish Independent, the national support service for teachers and school leaders Oide offers some valuable pointers to parents across a range of different learning areas.
There are 12 interesting articles in the following table:
