Introduction to Network

An important part of the work of Carlow County Childcare Committee is to support parents and provide them with up to date information and support regarding various topics relating to their children e.g. choosing childcare, Behaviour management and child development.  As a result we have has recently established two parents’ networks.

What are parent networks?

Parents Networks are opportunities for parents in Carlow to meet up and gain information and support from each other and guest speakers.

Parents also have the opportunity to let Carlow County Childcare Committee know what topics they would like covered at information events for parents.

We are currently supporting the development of two Parent’s Networks, they are:

 - Parents Network 

 - Parents of Children with Special Needs Network

Each network meet quarterly.

Parent’s Network

The parent’s network meets four times per year and is an opportunity for parents to come together and attend a talk or information session.  There is also an opportunity at each meeting for parents to chat to each other and share ideas and information over a cup of coffee. 

Upcoming Parents Events

Booking is essential!! To book your place, please call 059-9140244 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please contact Síofra in Carlow CCC on 059-9140244 should you wish to make a suggestion for workshops in 2010

Recent Parent Network Events

Carlow County Childcare Committee hosted the following events for parents this term

Tips for Toilet Training your Child

Carlow County Childcare Committee hosted a meeting for parents, the topic of which was "Tips for Toilet Training your Child". This event was facilitated by Regina Walton, Continence Advisor with the HSE. "Tips for Toilet Training your Child" was held on Tuesday 29th June from 7.30pm in Carlow Cathedral Parish Centre. The event was very well attended, with those in attendance giving very positive feedback. A point mentioned by a number of those in attendance was they found this event very informative, helpful and reassuring for them.

Preparing your child for primary school

Carlow County Childcare Committee hosted this two hour event on Thursday 10th June. The event was facilitated by Mary O'Kane and those in attendance found the workshop to be a great help in preparing their children for school. Parents picked up useful hints and tips to make the transition to primary school that bit smoother for their children.

  Emergency First Aid

Carlow County Childcare Committee hosted two Emergency first aid courses for parents. We received very positive feedback from both of these workshops with many parents expressing interest in attending further first aid training sessions. At both sessions parents received a manual for reference and a certificate of attendance.

Please contact Síofra in Carlow CCC on 059-9140244 if you would like to attend an emergency first aid course for parents in 2010.

 

 Understanding Challenging Behaviour

Presented by Cormac Russell

Cormac a parent of two children himself spoke about Behaviour Management in a fun yet practical way. He talked about real life every day challenges, like getting your child to settle at night, dealing with hitting, biting, and temper tantrums, and how to manage the teenage years positively. The session offered a really good understanding of why children present with challenging behaviour; and more importantly lots of strategies to help you deal with those day to day behaviour challenges.

 

 Nutrition during Pregnancy and for infants 0-1

Presented by Aislinn murphy

This workshop outlined important nutrition information for mother and baby, including infant growth and nutritional requirements, choosing appropiate feeds, update on weaning and common nutritional problems in infancy.

 

Preparing your Child for Primary School

Presented by Mary O Kane

This workshop outlines a clear view on what primary school teachers really want (which is not academics) and some information on how best to support children in terms of the skills (social skills, independence, self-esteem, etc), that will best smooth their transition from preschool to primary school. 

 

Contact Carlow County Childcare Committee on 059 9140244 to book your place or join the parents network.