What parent course can I join if my child does not have SEN needs?

All of our courses are free to parents living in Hertfordshire, and are run by us – Francine and Lesley. We offer a range of topics to help parents to navigate the challenges of daily life. All our courses are being run online via Zoom.

Handling anger in the family (for children without SEND)

If you have a child with Autism or ADHD (including those awaiting assessment) please book on our specialist course called Handling anger in children with Autism and/or ADHD

 

Monday evenings starting in April 2026, online via Zoom

Monday evenings 7-8.30pm Bookings open and spaces available

April 13th 20th 27th May 11th 18th  (no session Bank holiday May 4th) 

Parents need to attend all 5 sessions and live in Hertfordshire

How do I book this course with Francine & Lesley? 

Email bookings@famliesinfocus.co.uk for further details on either of these courses

What will I learn on this course?

This CANparent quality mark course is for parents of primary aged children, and provides practical and proven techniques to reduce angry meltdowns in your family. The very popular, effective and award winning course offers:

    • Gain greater understanding of how anger and other emotions such as anxiety live in your family

    • Increase your understanding of triggers that cause angry outbursts

    • Learn healthy anger management strategies for children & parents to reduce angry outbursts

    • Discover creative ways to support children to ‘let go’ of anger safely

    • Gain effective empathic communication techniques to reduce angry outbursts

    • Meet and share experiences with other parents living in a similar family to your own

    • How to raise confident & resilient children

    • Helpful handouts each week

 

 

 

 

Parent feedback February 2026

“So much better than just reading books. There are high expectations on parenting today, and this course is amazing and so helpful. I liked the fact that it is evidence-based, and I have lots of tools that I was able to put into practice each week. It is so valuable, and my parenting confidence has grown.”

“I liked the solidarity and support from other parents with similar concerns. I am more confident and able to make small tweaks that make a big difference to my family. We are making progress and becoming calmer day by day” 

“Anxiety was covered as well as anger and that was just so useful”

“Honestly, it was just such a great course and so good, empathy was enlightening and confronting to see things from a child’s perspective. I understand how to use it for children now, and it works like magic”