In Practice Papers

The In Practice Papers have been written by specialists in the parenting field to inform the work of practitioners.
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ISSN  14775832

Developing a Local Parenting Strategy
Written by Jo Pitt (6 pages A4). 2005
The link between taking a strategic approach and the provision of good quality services that meet the needs of local parents is increasingly apparent. This guidance document was compiled on the basis of what the Parenting Education & Support Forum (now Parenting UK) has learned from members at grass roots level who have pioneered the development of parenting strategies, as well as from the government guidance.

Fathers and Families
Prepared by Adrienne Burgess (4 pages A4). 2002
Addresses the questions of why work with fathers and what are fathers for. It provides case studies of those who have attempted to work with fathers and steps towards getting them involved. In particular do not assume that by inviting parents, fathers feel welcome as both sexes tend to hear 'parent' as 'mother'.

Groupwork with Parents of Adolescents
Written by Elizabeth Howell and Olivia Montuschi (12 pages A4). 2002
Covers what works with groups and why; choosing a parenting programme, effective group leader skills, advantages and disadvantages of co-leading, handling difficult moments in groups, ground rules, supervision and support for the group facilitator.

Working with Black and Minority Ethnic Parents of Teenagers
Written by Charanjit Kang (8 pages A4). 2007
Based on findings from a three year project undertaken to identify the support needs of black and ethnic minority parents. Focuses on meeting the needs of those helping children to negotiate the transition from childhood to adulthood, although much of the advice will be equally relevant to work with parents of children at any age. Particular attention is paid to recognising the specific challenges that BME parents have to meet on top of those faced by any parent with a teenager; planning and developing parenting services so that they genuinely appeal to all sectors of the community; avoiding cultural pitfalls that cause services to fail to reach the people they are aimed at; identifying and reaching isolated communities; reaching fathers effectively and avoiding cultural stereotypes of gender roles, and the potential of the voluntary, community and private sectors both as partners and providers.

Working with Stepfamilies
Written by Suzie Hayman (6 pages A4). 2002
Looks at the issues surrounding parenting support for those who are part of a stepfamily. In addition to covering some of the expectations and hopes, that a new stepfamily might have and issues that have still to be resolved, it also sets out the legalities of parental responsibility and name changes.