Parent Education & Engagement

Supporting families, strengthening wellbeing and building a more connected school community.

Schools increasingly recognise that when parents feel equipped and supported, students benefit; both in their wellbeing and in their learning. When families have practical tools for navigating the challenges of modern parenting, it not only reduces pressure at home, it also contributes to calmer classrooms, improved emotional regulation, and a more positive school culture.

Parenting can be a challenging role, and many families can arrive at school feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and stretched by competing demands. Providing accessible, meaningful support for parents is one of the most effective ways a school can strengthen its wellbeing culture and deepen parent engagement.

Our Parent Education sessions are designed specifically for schools, leadership teams, and wellbeing staff seeking to build the capacity and confidence of their parent community. Each session offers realistic, evidence-informed strategies grounded in social work, positive psychology, mindfulness, and behaviour support; delivered in a warm, relatable, and inclusive way.

These sessions help parents develop greater calm, confidence, and connection at home, which supports students to show up more settled, resilient, and ready to learn. Schools consistently report improved relationships with families and a more cohesive sense of community when parents feel genuinely supported.

Whether delivered online or in person, the sessions create a safe, practical, and down-to-earth space where parents can learn, reflect, and build skills that make a real difference in everyday family life.

Popular Parent Education Topics:

The Mental Load: Practical Ways to Get Through the Juggle-

Explore the invisible weight that parents carry;  the planning, organising, remembering, and managing that keeps families going. Learn practical ways to share the load, reset expectations, and protect your mental health.

Routines & RITUALS: Why They Matter More Than Ever-

Discover how routines and rituals help children feel secure and calm and help parents reclaim a little sanity. Get practical tools for creating routines that actually stick without constant battles.

Mindfulness for Mental Fitness: The Foundation-

A one-hour introduction to mindfulness, designed to help parents pause, breathe, and connect from the inside out. This session focuses on simple, practical exercises that build mental fitness, calm, and resilience;  showing how small, consistent practices can support lasting wellbeing.

Micro-Moments of Connection: Small Changes, Big Impact-

Connection doesn’t require big blocks of time;  just small, intentional moments. Learn how to create meaningful “micro-moments” that build trust, empathy, and a strong emotional bond with your child.

Dealing with Stress: Beyond Survival-

Move beyond just coping and rediscover joy in everyday parenting. Learn evidence-based strategies to manage stress, regulate your nervous system, and find calm even when life feels chaotic.

Behaviour Support at Home: Growth Over Punishment-

Shift from managing behaviour to understanding it. Learn how to respond to your child’s emotions and actions in ways that support growth, build resilience, and encourage positive behaviour; without punishment or shame.

Flexible Delivery Options-

  • Single Sessions 1–2 hour workshops, available online or face to face at your school or community organisation.
  • Parent Wellbeing Series (6–8 weeks) A comprehensive, practical program combining topics like routines, mindfulness, connection, and behaviour to support the whole parent community.

Each session is engaging, interactive, and grounded in empathy. Parents leave with simple tools they can use immediately  strategies that fit real life and make a real difference.

‘Thank you so much Jacqui for caring so much about our children’s wellbeing and being so proactive in assisting us with awareness and tools to implement at home. Very much appreciated.’

Bec, (parent).