As parents and carers, we all want the best for our children and young people, especially when it comes to their relationships. Whether it's friendships or romantic connections, the way they relate to others can have a significant impact on their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and even their future. That’s why today, in this Helping your Child Build Positive Relationships course, we’ll be exploring how you can support and guide your child in building healthy, positive relationships—both now and in the future.

This course will cover:

• Defining Healthy Relationships: What They Look Like and Why They Matter
• Recognising Unhealthy and Abusive Relationships
• The Role of Communication, Trust, and Boundaries in Relationships
• Peer Pressure and Social Media: Navigating External Influences
• Supporting Your Child and Young People in Friendships and Romantic Relationships
• Promoting Positive Relationship Role Models at Home
• Conflict Resolution Skills for Children and Young People
• Resources for Further Information and Support

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Understand the core elements of healthy relationships, including trust, respect, and communication.
• Identify the signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships in your child’s and young people’s friendships and romantic connections.
• Learn how to model and promote healthy relationship behaviours at home.
• Gain strategies to support your child and young people in building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Understand the impact of peer influence and social media on your child’s and young people’s relationships.
• Develop skills to have open, supportive conversations with your child and young people about relationships.

This Helping your Child Build Positive Relationships course is designed for parents.