Parenting Courses

Ante natal Courses

Neighbourhood Playgroup

This group is aimed at parents of babies or young children starts on 14th February. This replaces KiwiMums. It meets every Tuesday from 9.30am-11.30am, during term time. A great chance to have a coffee and a chat with other parents. Activities are available for the children. A Parent Educator is available on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to help with any tricky questions. The group meets in the cafe lounge at St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road (carpark entrance on Redwood Place)starting February 14th.

KiwiDads - it's started!

Have fun with your kids, with other Dads and their children. Designed for Dads with children 1-7 years of age, this programme runs on a Saturday afternoon. The guys had a great time making (and eating) desserts. Meets at St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road. Give a ring on 355 6522 for more information.

Parenting through Separation

This is a free two session course to help you see through your child's eyes, and deal with the issues that arise after a family break-up. Please call Ginny on 355 6522 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in this course.

Parenting the Early Years (2-6 years)

This six-week Toolbox course gives you new tools and strategies to be the best parent you can be. Help you cope with the changes and stages of development in these early years. You also get a comprehensive manual to refer back to. A new course starts 16th February 2012, at 7.30pm, at St Albans Baptist, 64 McFaddens Road.

Give Kim a call on 355 6522 or 027 746 5168 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register interest for when they run again.

Parenting the Middle Years course

This six-week Toolbox course is designed to give you new strategies with children in the 7-11 years age group. Next course runs early September, so give Kim a call on 355 6522 or 0276772472 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more about this 6-week course, starting 1st September, 7.30pm at St Albans Baptist. Cost $30 (includes manual)

Parenting Teens course

This six-week Toolbox course is designed to equip and help you through parenting the teenage years.   These years can be pretty rough and it can be difficult to know how to deal with some of the increased stresses and changes. The course gives you new skills and strategies and lets you know you are not alone. The next course starts daytime in November. Give Kim a call on 355 6522 for more information.

Upskill in reading, spelling and maths

 If you are 16 - 24 years of age and would like some help in reading, spelling and/or maths, give us a call. Thanks to the Ministry of Youth Development, the Tindall Foundation, the John Ilott Charitable Trust and the Strathlachan Fund we are now able to assist in tutoring using Successmaker NZ software.  It's a fun, easy to use programme that will get you on the path to success and open new doors for you. 

The learning can happen at our homebase at St Albans Baptist Church, at Shirley Early Years Hub, Waipuna Trust or at your place.  Perfect for if you are at home with a preschooler and want to upskill for further learning or returning to the workforce.

One hour sessions, one or two times per week.  Work at your own pace; set your own goals. Computer based, tutor assisted learning. p>

GIVE YOURSELF ANOTHER GO   Ph 355 6522 or txt 027 746 5168 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it