Simply L.O.V.E. Parenting Workshops

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The Simply L.O.V.E parenting workshop is a six-week course built around the Simply L.O.V.E book, providing a dedicated time and space to discuss concepts, develop relationships and be accountable for change. The course consists of 2.5-hour sessions once per week for up to 10 families in person. Online options are available.

Course Outline

Week One: Whanaungatanga

In week one we will get to know each other and develop ahuritanga – a safe space for open dialogue. We will demonstrate manaakitanga by sharing food together and we will outline the course content, what to expect and requirements.

Week Two: Language

You will learn how to develop spoken language – and what really matters for your children. You will learn how to strengthen written language and some of the keys to school success. We end the session by understanding your children’s Love languages and how to use this to enhance communication with your child.

Week Three: Outdoors

This week we will cover the benefits of being outdoors to the brain and why getting them outside is much more than exercise. We will look at nutrition and how this fuels our children’s bodies and brains all while understanding what new research is showing about learning outdoors in nature.

Week Four: Vestibular (Movement)

Week Four will unpack neuromotor immaturity – what is it and does your child have it? We look at why the brain needs the body to move and what kind of movement really matters.

Week Five: Exploration

You will learn how to build resiliency, determination and grit in our children while developing empathy, compassion and care for others. Supporting the development of creativity, critical thinking and character is also explored.

Week Six: Celebration

In week six we celebrate your success with a shared meal, share your learning and find commit to your next steps.

Participant Testimony

Murphy

The course was great. I got a huge value out of the sessions. It was great to see and understand the impacts of my actions on my child and being able to change my way of thinking to improve the lives of our whole family. The curriculum, talking with other parents, sharing experiences, being able to step back and see things from a fresh perspective, and having no pressure in the sessions were a highlight for me.

Tangiao

Leanne and Joe were awesome at creating a learning environment that was fun, safe and ultimately educational. They met us parents wherever we were on our parenting journey and shared their immense knowledge and experience that was both empowering and enjoyable. Thank you both!

Matt

This parenting course has changed the way we speak to our children. It has made us understand the environment impacts the behaviour and the overall development of our children. Leanne and Joe made the course fun and interactive and we hope our friends and family will choose to make the decision to do this great course.

Sale

The content is awesome and built around the Simply L.O.V.E book. It is very informative and simple to understand. The co-presentation together was engaging, and the PowerPoint slides were sharp! The group encouragements were great and creative.
Andrew

I enjoyed the whole workshop. It is very informative, interactive, and the activities were fun. The facilitators are awesome and very welcoming. Thanks for equipping us with the tools and the knowledge to be better and do better. Sa The teaching, language and simplicity was awesome. The discussions and sharing was valuable. The course content is relevant, up to date and easy to understand, and the sessions are interactive and enjoyable.
Evelingi

I enjoyed everything about this course. It always ran on time, and it was great to meet other parents with like minds. There was great diversity in the group.