Raising Children / Teans with Confidence
These courses aim to give parents and carers the latest findings from evidence and research into the development of emotional wellbeing
The course is free and open to all Dads, Mums and carers across Scotland. This course has been delivered for over 10 years, to thousands of parents.
Raising children with Confidence
6 WEEK COURSE FOR PARENTS with babies and children up to P6
Over six two-hour sessions we will cover the following topics:
1. Promoting Wellbeing: Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing
2. The Developing Brain: How experience shapes the brain
3. Why Love Matters: Creating positive relationships and attachments
4. Staying Connected: Listening to understand and developing empathy
5. Building Resilience: Coping with life’s ups and downs
6. Looking After Ourselves: The importance of parental wellbeing
Raising Teens with Confidence
Recommended for parents and carers of children in P67 or early high school years.
Over six two-hour sessions the course aims to:
Explain what influences the development of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing, and why what you do makes such a difference.
Explore the impact of the changing teenage brain.
Learn the importance of managing adventure, risk and resilience.
Create an understanding of the importance of staying connected and the value of communication.
Explore the brain under stress and overcoming setbacks.
Create an understanding of the importance of looking after your own wellbeing and how to cope with change.
Book your space for free. Donation is optional and always appreciated!
Our workshops are FREE, however, if you can please consider making a donation. By donating £10, you will help Dads Rock keep this service accessible for everyone.
Upcoming workshops
Dads Rock has no dates set at the moment but to stay in the loop feel free to email greg@dadsrock.org.uk if you’d like to be included.
You can sign up to other RCWC courses not run by Dads Rock at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre 26th October – 30th November 2026 9.45am – 11.45am, Portobello Library 20th October – 24th November 2026 10.30am-12.30pm or Valley Park Community Centre 9.30am-11.30am. Sign up here: RCWC
If your kids are older there’s a Raising Teens with Confidence course at Tollcross Community Centre Tuesdays 27th October - 1st December 2026 6.15pm-8.15pm or Gate 55 Fridays 30th October - 4th December 2026 9.45am-11.45am . More info and booking link here: RTWC