Parenting: the hardest job in the world! We all want what’s best for our children, but we don’t always know what that is or how to make it happen. You are not alone; we are here to help!
We provide courses for all stages of the parenting journey to help you learn about your child’s development, give you practical tools, and support you to build a strong relationship with your child.
Scroll down to find out which courses are available now or coming soon!
Parents can think they’ve messed up their relationship with their child and there’s no hope, but by the end of the [FMY] course they look and sound more confident. They say, ‘I can do this now, I’ve got the tools, I know I can make this work’. [The FMY courses] are something I really, really believe in – they make such a difference to a family and to a child’s future.
Upcoming Courses
We run our courses half-termly. To find out more about our other courses, see the dropdown menu above. If you don’t see the course that you are looking for below, please do send us an email.
Time Out For Parents – Children with ADHD
6 FREE Sessions (Free childcare available)
Starts Wednesday 15th April 2026 | 12.45 – 2.45pm |Yearsley Grove Primary School, Yearsley Grove, Huntington, York YO31 9BX
(In partnership with York Family Learning)
If you’re a parent/carer of a child with an ADHD diagnosis, or who presents with ADHD behaviours, you’ll know the unique challenges that this can create in family life. This course provides a safe space to meet with people in similar situations and to share ideas and strategies to help support you and your child. It covers topics such as understanding how the ADHD brain works, sensory processing difficulties, managing ADHD behaviours (particularly attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsivity), boosting your child’s self-esteem and coping with feelings and the reality of the impacts of your child’s needs on you and your whole family.
Handling Anger in the Family
5 FREE Sessions (Free childcare available)
Starts Thursday 23rd April 2026 | 9.45 – 11.45am |Hob Moor Children’s Centre, Green Lane, Acomb, York YO24 4RF
(In partnership with York Family Learning)
Anger can be a real taboo issue in parenting conversations. We want to change this at Family Matters York! Anger is a natural emotion, but a lot of us don’t know where it comes from or what to do with it – and this can have a real, negative impact on family life.
This course seeks to help parents understand their own anger, give tools to help their children understand theirs too, and offer some strategies to support parents & their children to handle anger in a positive way.
Time Out For Parents -The Teenage Years
2 FREE Saturday morning workshops
NEW FORMAT – Same great content!
Saturday 9th & 16th May 2026 | 9.30am – 12.30pm |St Wulstan’s Church, Fossway, Heworth, York YO31 8SQ
(Please attend both sessions)
There is so much change happening when our children go through the teenage years, and it can be difficult to navigate the effects this has on the parent-child relationship. This course is designed to give you hope that you can stay connected with your teen, to help you understand their world, and to give you the tools to meet their emotional needs & open up those all important communication channels.
Time Out For Parents – Children with Additional Needs
5 FREE Sessions
Starts Wednesday 3rd June 2026 | 10am -12 noon |All Saints Church, Thorp Arch, Church Causeway, Thorp Arch, Wetherby LS23 7AH
If you’re a parent of a child with additional needs, you’ll know that a lot of traditional parenting advice just doesn’t ‘cut it’ in your family; potentially leaving you feeling isolated and frustrated. The best thing about this course is the chance to meet with other parents in a similar position to yours, to share ideas and be encouraged that you’re not alone. We will cover topics like helping your child reach their potential, boosting self-esteem, coping with feelings & the reality of the impacts of your child’s additional needs on your whole family.
Handling Anger in the Family (Online via Zoom)
5 FREE Sessions
Starts Wednesday 3rd June 2026 | 7.15-9.15pm | Online via Zoom
Anger can be a real taboo issue in parenting conversations. We want to change this at Family Matters York! Anger is a natural emotion, but a lot of us don’t know where it comes from or what to do with it – and this can have a really negative impact on family life.
This course seeks to help parents understand their own anger, give tools to help their children understand theirs too, and offer some strategies to support parents & their children to handle anger and conflict in a positive way.
Time Out For Parents – Children with ADHD
6 FREE Sessions (Free childcare available)
Starts Thursday 4th June 2026 | 9.45 – 11.45am |Hob Moor Children’s Centre, Green Lane, Acomb, York YO24 4RF
(In partnership with York Family Learning)
If you’re a parent/carer of a child with an ADHD diagnosis, or who presents with ADHD behaviours, you’ll know the unique challenges that this can create in family life. This course provides a safe space to meet with people in similar situations and to share ideas and strategies to help support you and your child. It covers topics such as understanding how the ADHD brain works, sensory processing difficulties, managing ADHD behaviours (particularly attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsivity), boosting your child’s self-esteem and coping with feelings and the reality of the impacts of your child’s needs on you and your whole family.
A Mind of Their Own – Supporting Children’s Wellbeing
5 FREE Sessions
Starts Thursday 4th June 2026 | 7 -9pm |St Giles Church, Church St, Copmanthorpe, York YO23 3SE
This video and discussion-based course addresses the emotional challenges our children face when navigating the complex world of the 21st century.
Tackling subjects like body confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, handling strong emotions and belonging, this course will help equip parents and carers to support their child in developing resilience and a positive mindset. It also gives time out to support parental wellbeing!
Other courses & events
These are the other courses & events that we will be running soon. Click on each one to find out more & register your interest.
Parenting in the Early years
Parenting in the Primary years
Parenting in the Teenage years
Handling Anger in the Family
Parenting children
with Additional Needs
Time Out for Dads
Left to their Own Devices
Parenting Event
A Mind of their Own
Parenting Event & Short Course
What to expect from a parenting course
Most of our courses run for 4-5 weeks and you’ll meet at the same time and place each week with a group of parents.
Each session will be hosted by two trained facilitators, who will be ready to greet you as you arrive and available to answer questions throughout the course.
The sessions comprise a mix of evidence-based content delivered by the facilitators with group discussions and activities. You will be encouraged to contribute to the sessions, but only as much as you feel comfortable.