Families Matter Bitesize E-bulletin: March 2023 - Family fun this Easter break

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Welcome to your monthly Families Matter E-bulletin from the Parent and Family Support Service.

Each month we share information, advice and opportunities for you to join our networks, support groups or parenting sessions.

Read on to find out how you can connect with other parents and carers, participate in family activities, share your experiences and learn together.

To find out more about the Parent and Family Support Service and access our termly Families Matter magazine, visit our website.


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Family fun this Easter

Check out the Local Offer for information on family fun activities this Easter break.

Why not join a music and movement workshop or family yoga Easter camp at Rich Mix.  You can take part in an Easter sticker hunt or try pond dipping at Victoria Park.

The Local Offer is being updated with activities for all the family to enjoy over the next two weeks so do check the website’s special Easter holiday page to find out more.

 

Holiday fun here >

Park events here >


Platform to Talk online discussion session for parents: Revise Wise

Platform to Talk - Supporting students through exams

Platform to Talk is an online, discussion-based session for parents to share their experiences and get information. The next Platform to Talk session will be about supporting students through exams.

You will discover ways to help students manage the anxiety of exams and learn about the most effective revision and exam techniques for a stress-free exam season.

 

Platform to Talk - Supporting students through exams

Friday 28 April, 10 - 11am

Online through Zoom

Book here >


Co-parenting support for separated parents

Co-parenting support for separated parents

Triple P Family Transitions is a parenting course for parents who have separated from their partner and would like support working through this change to help maintain a positive environment for their children.

Family Transitions is not a mediation programme and ex-partners are not expected to attend the course together.  If both parents would like to do the course, they will be invited to attend separate groups.

 

Triple P Family Transitions

Wednesdays, 3 May - 14 June, 10am - 12.30pm

Overland Children and Family Centre

To find out more or to book your place, email parenting@towerhamlets.gov.uk    

Parenting programmes >


Visit an exhibition at Rich Mix

Visit an exhibition at Rich Mix

Rich Mix would like to invite local families and residents to view an exhibition following the completion of their local history and textiles-based project - ‘Our Journey’s’ StoryTent.

The exhibition showcases the creative work of local parents, sharing stories of migration and exploring notions of home, heritage and identity.

 

Tuesday 4 April – Monday 17 April (check the Rich Mix website for timings)

The Lab (first floor)

Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA

Exhibition details >


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