“Parenting programs have considerable potential to improve the mental health and well-being of children, improve family relationships, and benefit the community at large...”
Program Model
Options utilizes the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) program and its principles within our unique program modules which have been developed by qualified early childhood educators who understand the power of attachment, play, and growth. Our personnel offer dignified, confidential services without discrimination, using a holistic, strength-based approach toward learning and growth.
What is PuP?
The overarching aim of the PuP program is to help parents facing adversity develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual and both parents and children learn to self regulate their behavior.
The PuP program combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behavior and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The program is home-based and designed for families in which there are many difficult life circumstances that impact on family functioning. Such problems may include depression and anxiety, substance misuse, family conflict and severe financial stress. The program is highly individualized to suit each family.
Promoting healthy families: Pregnancy to early years
We want to see you THRIVE in your role!
The Parent-Child Education program at Options offers an enriching opportunity for development; focusing on all aspects of healthy and holistic parenting. We are pleased to offer a module-based program that can be custom-tailored to best support your parenting needs and requirements.
With an attendance of a minimum OF 8 sessions, participants are eligible for an official certificate of completion, which may be valuable in demonstrating an ongoing commitment to parenting excellence!
modules include areas of development such as:
1. Newborn Care
2. Healthy Attachment
3. The importance of routines
4. Baby Sleep
5. Nutrition
6. Breastfeeding
7. Language Development
8. Behaviour and Discipline
9. The Benefits of Play
10. Potty Training
11. Quality time with your child
12. Co-parenting
13. Your child in the heart of a seperation
14. The importance of community
15. Pregnancy
16. Positive Parenting
17. The role of a father