Parenting Education Courses
Kids don’t come with instructions, but you can learn practical tips and gain inspiration to help you parent. Lifewise’s parenting courses are open to all parents and caregivers, wherever you are on the parenting journey.
Parenting Education Courses
Lifewise offer the Parenting Through Separation course to help you help your children when you separate. Each course is conducted in a supportive, judgement-free environment.
There is no charge for the Parenting Through Separation course.
Our other usual education programmes, Tool Box and Building Awesome Whānau are currently unavailable.
- Parenting Through Separation – 1x 4 hour session
We offer Parenting through Separation courses via Zoom
Please let us know if you’d like more information about how it works.
Here’s what you’ll need for Zoom sessions:
- A device
- A stable internet connection
- Preferably private space free from interruption
- Be ready to join the Zoom course on time with the link we’ll send you
You can reach us on familyservices@lifewise.org.nz or by calling 09 818 6834
Parenting Through Separation – Northland Courses
NORTHLAND
Northland Kerikeri – Via ZOOM
Tuesday 13 October 5–9pm Zoom
Tuesday 27 October 5–9pm Zoom
Tuesday 3 November 5–9pm Zoom
Thursday 26 November 5–9pm Zoom
Tuesday 1 December 5–9pm Zoom
Northland, Whangārei NorthTec– In Person
Wednesday 7 October 6pm–10pm In person
Saturday 24 October 10.30am–2.30pm In person
Wednesday 11 November 6pm–10pm In person
Saturday 28 November 10.30am–2.30pm In person
Saturday 5 December 10:30am–2:30pm In person
Wednesday 16 December 6pm – 10pm In person
Parenting Through Separation
Separating from your partner or spouse is usually stressful, but you can minimise the effects of this for your children.
You can register with our Parenting Education Booking Form here.
We currently offer courses in Auckland and Northland. If we don’t offer courses in your region, check the Ministry of Justice website for a provider close to you.
Parenting Through Separation – Auckland Courses
West Auckland – Via ZOOM
Tuesday 13 October 5pm–9pm Zoom
Thursday 15 October 5pm–9pm Zoom
Thursday 29 October 5pm–9pm Zoom
Thursday 12 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Tuesday 17 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Thursday 26 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Tuesday 8 December 5pm–9pm Zoom
West Auckland, Methodist Church Glen Eden – In person
Thursday 22 October 1pm–5pm In person
Thursday 5 November 1pm–5pm In person
Thursday 19 November 1pm–5pm In person
Thursday 3 December 1pm–5pm In person
South Auckland – Via ZOOM
Wednesday 7 October 5pm–9pm Zoom
Wednesday 28 October 5pm–9pm Zoom
Thursday 5 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Wednesday 11 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Thursday 19 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Wednesday 25 November 5pm–9pm Zoom
Wednesday 9 December 5pm–9pm Zoom
Wednesday 23 December 5pm–9pm Zoom
South Auckland, Manukau – In-person
Saturday 3 October 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Saturday 17 October 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Saturday 5 December 9.30am–1.30pm In Person
Saturday 19 December 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Central Auckland, Mt Roskill Library – Flicking Centre
Saturday 10 October 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Saturday 31 October 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Saturday 14 November 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Saturday 28 November 9.30am–1.30pm In person
Saturday 12 December 9.30am–1.30pm In person
East Auckland – Via ZOOM
Friday 2 October 9.30am–1.30pm Zoom
Friday 16 October 9.30am–1.30pm Zoom
Friday 6 November 9.30am–1.30pm Zoom
Friday 20 November 9.30am–1.30pm Zoom
Friday 4 December 9.30am–1.30pm Zoom
Friday 18 December 9.30am–1.30pm Zoom
East Auckland – Via ZOOM 2×2 Mondays & Tuesdays
Monday 12 October & Tuesday 13 October 7pm–9pm Zoom
Monday 23 November & Tuesday 24 November 7pm–9pm Zoom
Monday 14 December & Tuesday 15 December 7pm–9pm Zoom
East Auckland, Willowbank School – In person
Saturday 10 October 9.30am–1:30pm In person
Saturday 14 November 9.30am–1:30pm In person
Saturday 12 December 9.30am–1:30pm In person
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