Mothers’ Union Parenting Programme

Being a parent can be described as the most important job you will ever do.  It can also be quite a daunting and isolating task, especially with all the things that life in the 21st Century can bring. Promoting the importance of parenting and its impact on family life is a universal goal for Mothers’ Union members worldwide.

Research undertaken at the end of the 90s suggested that one of the key factors in determining how helpful parenting groups are for parents is the skill of the group facilitator. Mothers' Union found that whilst there were many resources available for group facilitators, there seemed to be little training to equip them. Armed with this research, the Parenting Programme was introduced.

Mothers’ Union Parenting Programme aims to equip individuals to develop their parenting skills, build relationships and contribute to the stability of family life in society. This mirrors the core values at the heart of the Mothers’ Union.

Mothers’ Union parenting groups provide an opportunity for grandparents, parents and carers alike to meet in a supportive environment. Through group formation and the establishment of trusting relationships, individuals explore common parenting issues through participatory learning.

For more information on our Parenting Programmes, please view below.

Mothers' Union Parenting Programme UK & Ireland

Mothers' Union Parenting Programme Worldwide