“Taking part in the early years workshops at the Family Hubs helped me to recognise that I wasn’t the only parent struggling.” – Faye.

Middlesbrough mum, Faye approached her local Family Hub as she needed some further support for her four-year-old son, Archie’s behaviour.

Faye was signposted to the Early Years workshops, which delivers four sessions to boost parental confidence and equipe parents with a greater understanding of their children’s feelings and needs.

Reflecting on the workshops, Faye said: “It was amazing to be given support and advice on different aspects of parenting.

“Overall, I am so pleased with the course and wished it could have continued for longer. The Family Hubs Support Worker helped me massively to realise that I was not the only parent who was struggling and that I just needed to take a different approach.

“I also received a workbook, which has become invaluable – I’m planning to use it forever.

“For anyone who is unsure about the course, I would say just give a go, what’s the worst that can happen? Even if it’s just one or two pieces of information you pick up, it’s a win-win”

The Early Years workshops are suitable for parents with children aged 1 – 4 years, click here to find out more

To sign-up, contact the Family Hubs team on 01642 579120.