HENRY programmes and workshops
HENRY Preparation for Parenthood (for expectant parents)
About this programme
A FREE 6-session programme helping you prepare for the arrival of your baby.
Suitable for
Following funding from the Family Hubs Start for Life programme anyone who is pregnant and living in the Bradford district can apply. Partners, friends or family are encouraged to attend alongside expectant mothers.
Programme aims
This programme is designed to give expectant parents the confidence, knowledge and skills they need as they navigate the changes of pregnancy and life with a new baby.
What the sessions cover
- attitudes and skills for pregnancy and life with a new baby
- creating a healthy lifestyle for the whole family
- providing the best environment possible for the developing baby
- before and after birth
- developing a positive attitude to change
- understanding the emotional needs of parents and newborns and building emotional well-being
- increased self-belief and enhanced self-esteem
Programme length
2 hour session for 6 weeks
Our groups
We run face to face groups at venues across the district or online. Our next course start dates and venues are:
- Monday 20th January 2025, 1.30 to 3.30pm at Farcliffe Family Hub, Toller Lane, BD8 8QH
- Tuesday 21st January 2025, 6.45pm to 8.45pm, online
- Thursday 30th January 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm, Bethel Baptist Church, BD15 9LL
Here’s what other parents said after the programme
Parent:
“When I started using this service I was anxious and didn't really know what to expect. I have come away with a wealth of knowledge which has in turn made me more confident and feel that all my needs were met.”
Parent:
“Amazing information that I will keep, expectations that I'm human and can only do my best.”
Parent:
“It allowed me to dedicate time to the topics discussed and learnt new information on subsequent pregnancy. I'd recommend this to other expectant parents without hesitation.”
Apply now
You can apply by completing our simple online form
After applying if you need any further help or support you can contact HENRY by:
- Calling 01274 008617
- E-mail HENRY.Bradford@henry.org.uk
HENRY Becoming a new family workshop
About this workshop
A FREE 2-hour workshop that will help families and expectant parents prepare for the changes that will take place when becoming a new family.
Suitable for
Following funding from the Family Hubs Start for Life programme anyone who lives in the Bradford district and is about to have a family or has very recently become a family.
This workshop can be attended in addition to ‘Preparing for parenthood’, or as a stand-alone session.
Workshop aims
The overall aim of the workshop is to prepare for the changes that will take place when becoming a new family. It normalises the range of feelings, looks at expectations of family life and builds confidence and strategies for becoming a new family.
What the session covers
- Identify typical changes they might experience when becoming a new parent
- Learn that experiencing a wide range of emotions is perfectly normal
- Understand how feelings affect behaviour and identify underlying needs
- Explore different ways to cope with the changes of becoming a new family
Workshop length
One off workshop for 2 hours
Our workshops
We run face to face groups at venues across the district or online. The workshops are running:
- Friday 31st January 2025, 6.00-8.00pm, online.
- Thursday 27th February 2025, 6.00-8.00pm, online.
Here’s what other parents said after the workshop
Parent:
“I really liked the Iceberg chart and understanding how feelings and behaviour are linked."
Apply now
You can apply by completing our simple online form
After applying if you need any further help or support you can contact HENRY by:
- Calling 01274 008617
- E-mail HENRY.Bradford@henry.org.uk
HENRY Understanding children’s behaviour workshop
About this workshop
A FREE 2-hour workshop that will help parents/carers not only understand their child's behavior but develop ways of coping and positive ways to respond. You will also meet other parents/carers who have similar experiences.
Suitable for
Following funding from the Family Hubs Start for Life programme anyone who lives in the Bradford district and has a child(ren) can apply.
Workshop aims
The focus will be on supporting parents and carers to work together to share experiences and develop practical coping strategies that will promote children's health and wellbeing.
What the session covers
- Understanding of the effect of feelings on behaviour and the link between feelings and needs
- Increased understanding of the importance of listening to children
- Knowledge of empathy
- Increased confidence as a parent gained by sharing ideas in the group
- Greater awareness of own strengths and resourcefulness
- Experience of being in a supportive group that will encourage parents to make changes in their own lives
Workshop length
One off workshop for 2 hours
Our workshops
We run face to face groups at venues across the district or online. The next workshop is:
- Tuesday 14th January 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm, online
- Wednesday 26th February 2025, 6.00-8.00pm, online
- Tuesday 18th March 2025, 10.00am-12.00pm, online
Here’s what other parents said after the workshop
Parent:
“I have really engaged with the reason behind why children behave the way they do,and this will help me to deal with my child's behaviour in future, by understanding why he is feeling and behaving in a certain way. I plan to engage empathy towards my child when he is having his tantrums or displaying bad behaviour, and choose different ways of dealing with it, and showing him I understand him, instead of letting myself become frustrated."
Apply now
You can apply by completing our simple online form
After applying if you need any further help or support you can contact HENRY by:
- Calling 01274 008617
- E-mail HENRY.Bradford@henry.org.uk
Starting Solids workshop
About this workshop
Come to a Starting Solids workshop to help you get your baby off to a great start. The workshop will help you decide:
- When your baby is ready to try solid food
- What foods to start with
- When your baby is hungry and when they’ve had enough
- How to make mealtimes an enjoyable experience for both of you
Suitable for
Parents/carers of babies aged between 0-8 months old, who live anywhere in the Bradford District! Don't worry if you’ve already started to introduce solids, you are welcome to come along too for top tips going forward and support around any questions you may have.
Workshop aims
- Help parents understand when their baby is ready for solid foods
- Encourage the introduction of solids only when babies are ready – at around 6 months old in line with evidence and WHO recommendations
- Increase babies’ exposure to a wide range of tastes and textures
- Encourage repeated tasting of foods – i.e. help parents not be discouraged by initial rejection of foods, particularly vegetables
- Encourage parents to begin the introduction of solids with savoury foods e.g. vegetables, only introducing fruit later
- Build parent confidence to introduce solids in a way that develops healthy habits & preferences
When are the workshops running?
Online as follows:
Friday 22th November 2024, 10.00am to 11:30am
Wednesday 18th December 2024, 10.00am to 11:30am
Friday 17th January 2025, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Friday 14th February 2025 10.00am to 11:30am
Friday 7th March 2025 10.00am to 11:30am
Parents/carers will receive a FREE Starting Solids resource pack.
Here’s what other parents/carers said after attending the workshops:
Parent:
The workshop information was really good and I feel I know so much more about weaning my baby now. Before the workshop I had tried to introduce solids but I felt so anxious and nervous about doing it and my baby got upset and wouldn't eat anything. Straight after the workshop I tried my baby with some avocado and he really enjoyed it. I think it was because I was feeling more confident, especially as I now knew about how he should be chewing and the gag reflex. I felt more relaxed and this helped my baby with his first experience of food
Parent:
It gave me the confidence to try different foods because HENRY homed in on the message that even if your baby doesn't like it the first time around, try, try, try again.
Parent:
The perfect support at exactly the right moment