Positive parenting
Five to Thrive
Solent NHS has taken information about neuroscience and the development of the infant brain and translated its into a common simple language for families and the small day to day things they can do to support this. For more information please see the Solent Family Assist portal.
Professionals/Parent & carers
Health and Care Portsmouth
Solent NHS, in partnership with H&CP & CAMHS, ran an emotional literacy campaign in 2023 which focused on how parents can support their child’s emotional wellbeing from birth – 8 (ish)
Professionals/Parents & carers
Solihull Approach ‘Free’ Parenting Courses for ALL
As part of our Family Hub and Start for Life Programme, Solent NHS now has a range of parenting courses available for free and no referral required for any family living in Portsmouth. The online courses are live and accessible and go from pregnancy up to teenage years. They courses are focused on preparation for parenting and emotional wellbeing with a strong focus on relationships and development of secure attachment. Next year Solent will have facilitated courses, both face to face and virtual, available for the antenatal and post natal courses for first time parents and those on Tier 3/ Tier 4 caseloads. There will also be an ‘understanding your child’ offer.
Professionals/Parents & carers
Watch me play
This manual is available to download for free for professionals to use with families and does not require extensive training. It is an intervention to promote child-led play, enhance relationships, and create a better understanding of each child’s strengths and needs.
Professionals/Parents & carers