This is a 5 week program aimed toward parents with children starting preschool in September.  This program is best suited for children aged 3 onwards.  We feel as Lisburn Sure Start information is key in helping us through new and exciting changes in our children's lives.  Nothing more so than your children is progressing to school life. 

Join a group of parents to develop skills in preparing your child for nursery. We cover: 

• Separations and reunions
• Setting and following household rules and routines
• Promoting independence
• Promoting social and emotional skills
• Building listening and attention

Take 5 is a 5 week programme for parents to boost their mental health and wellbeing.  It's based on the 5 key messages and covers these each week - Connect, Give, Be Active, Take Notice and Keep Learning.  Parents receive a journal they can personalise and complete each week with a self-care activity to do at home after each session.  

The group provides an opportunity for parents to meet other parents and focus on themselves.  The skills learnt in each session can be easily recreated at home and passed on to both children and other family members.  

Creche is usually available for participants who can attend the full 5 weeks.  Appropriate for families with children aged up to 4 years old.  

This nurturing 5 week program can also be delivered in a one-to-one capacity within the home environment and tailored to the parent.  

Ever wanted to improve your cooking skills?  Would you like to eat healthier on a budget?  Then our Cook It programme is for you!  This programme runs across 6 weeks and will look at the Eatwell Plate while we cook some delicious and nutricious dishes to taste and take home.  Be inspired to cook healthy meals for the whole family!  Creche is usually available for participants who can attend the full 6 weeks.  Appropriate for families with children aged up to 4 years old.  

Low cost nutritious meals with very little effort and just a little prep.  Don't have a slow cooker, never worry, we can help with that!  Appropriate for all families.