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Approachable Parenting - 5 Pillars of Parenting

5 Pillars of Parenting programmes are parenting courses drawing on psychological and Islamic principles.

Guiding Muslim families to better parenting
Accredited by the Department for Education
👇 Join our annual online conference
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faith-family-and-future-tickets-1856284018469?aff=oddtdtcreator The fundamental difference is that throughout our courses the centrality of the family in Islam and the importance of parenting is recognized. It presents parenting as a blessing and a responsibility upon parents, a worship that they can be rewarded for. For example the concepts of thankfulness and repentance in Islam are incorporated into the programme. Our services include:
Pre-Marriage, Marriage and Relationship Coaching
Pregnancy - 3 years
Parenting for 4-11 years
Parenting forTeenage
Train the trainer

The courses are delivered over 2 hrs per week and last for 8 week each. Throughout the course parents evaluate their progress and report the positive changes both to themselves and their families. Positive outcomes:
- improve communication with your child
- parenting techniques
- understanding your child better
- improve listening and communication skills
- helping your child to learn
- reducing difficult behaviour
- being more affectionate and merciful
- being a positive role model for your child
- gaining more parental self confidence
- be able to make links to Islamic parenting values and understand Islamic references to parenting and raising children

26/01/2026

Ever feel like you’re holding everything together… quietly?

Parenting can be isolating, especially when life feels heavy and you’re not sure who to turn to.
A safe conversation can make all the difference.
We’re here to listen, without judgement.

Please register via this link : https://forms.office.com/e/JUSiTG8Jh8

22/01/2026

Sometimes life feels like a lot to carry on your own, and you just need someone who really listens, understands your culture and values, and helps you figure out the next step. Sparklers Parent Mentors pair you with a trained parent mentor for relaxed, one‑to‑one chats, either in person or on the phone, for up to six weeks. It’s practical, low‑pressure support that meets you where you are and helps you set small goals or just get some clarity week by week.

If you’re ready to try it, sign up now and see how it feels to have a friendly, caring voice beside you for a little while. Please register via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/JUSiTG8Jh8

21/01/2026

Ramadhan often changes the pace of everyday life 🌙
With fasting, busy schedules and family responsibilities, it can bring moments of reflection but also moments of tiredness, overwhelm and emotional ups and downs.

It is not only about food and drink. It is also a time that can encourage self-discipline, kindness and a deeper awareness of our own mental and emotional wellbeing, and how this impacts our family life.

How do we support our children when routines shift?
How do we manage stress and emotions when energy is low?
How do we create calmer, more connected moments at home?

This online session offers a supportive and practical space to explore family wellbeing during Ramadhan, with a focus on emotional health, understanding and everyday strategies that families can take away.

Join us for a relaxed and thoughtful evening conversation focused on nurturing wellbeing at home. Please register via this link: https://forms.gle/LWHPDjQai1AFCPM79

14/01/2026

Parenting a SEND child comes with so many moments we don’t always get to talk about the questions, the waiting, the small wins, the heavy days.

☕ Chit, Chat & Chai is a relaxed space to pause, sip something warm, and have real conversations with parents who get it.
We’ll be joined by staff from the NHS autism assessment team to share, listen, and talk through the highs and lows together. No pressure, just honest conversation.

Please click the link to register : https://forms.office.com/e/Ri5RcCCzeZ

12/01/2026

Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel overwhelming, but for many parents, it does.

Questions, doubts, and mixed advice can leave you feeling unsure at the very moment you need confidence the most.

Our Infant Feeding Workshop offers practical guidance, trusted support, and a safe space to ask questions, without pressure or judgement.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Please use this link to register : https://forms.office.com/e/xws5Rcz8XL

08/01/2026

Who’s teaching boys what strength looks like
when they feel confused, rejected, or unsure?

If it’s not us,
it will be someone else.

As parents, our role isn’t to have all the answers.

It’s to stay present, keep conversations open, and remind our boys that strength includes reflection, accountability, and turning to Allah for guidance.

Even small moments of connection matter more than we realise.

💬 Talk to your teen this week
📤 Share with a parent who needs this reminder

May we be the voices our boys trust before they look elsewhere.

05/01/2026

If your birth experience felt overwhelming, frightening, or left you carrying emotions you’ve never fully been able to share… you’re not alone.

So many parents walk away wondering “Was it just me?” or “Why do I still feel this way?”

This Birth Trauma Listening Session is a gentle, confidential space to be heard, understood, and held, without judgement, pressure, or expectations.
Just real listening, real support, and community 💜Sometimes healing begins by simply being listened to.

Please use this link to register : https://forms.office.com/e/gn1Msewcwt

31/12/2025

2025, we’re so grateful 💜

Grateful for the parents who showed up with open hearts.

Grateful for the honest conversations, the learning, the unlearning, and the moments of reflection that stayed with us long after each session ended.

Grateful for our speakers, facilitators, partner organisations, team members and the wider community who poured their time, wisdom and care into this work.

Also grateful for our wonderful Sparklers, Doulas, Counsellors and Volunteers. Your compassion, dedication and quiet impact made this year possible.

This year reminded us that parenting isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about choosing growth, compassion and connection, again and again.

Thank you to everyone who walked this journey with us and believed in nurturing stronger, healthier families.

Wishing you and your families an amazing 2026, filled with good health, happiness, peace and blessings, God willing

30/12/2025

Screens everywhere. Endless scrolling. Constant battles.

Raising children in the digital world isn’t easy, but it can be intentional.

Dr Elizabeth Penny shares practical, realistic ways to guide our children online while protecting their wellbeing.

Watch, reflect, and share with another parent.

29/12/2025

New year. Fresh intentions. Real conversations ☕

Join us for Chit, Chat & Chai, a warm, judgment-free space to pause, reflect, and reset for the year ahead.
Come as you are, chai in hand, and let’s talk about growth, connection, and becoming you, gently, honestly, together 💜

Save your spot & start the year feeling supported 🌱

Please use the link to register https://forms.office.com/e/juNwrPENG9

26/12/2025

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual… and it definitely doesn’t come with enough support.

Some days you’re managing. Other days you’re just trying to get through. If you’ve ever wished you had someone who gets it without judgement, advice overload, or pressure, you’re not alone.

Sparklers Parent Mentors is about parents supporting parents. One-to-one. At your pace. With empathy, patience, and shared understanding.

You don’t need to be “struggling enough” to ask for support. Sometimes you just need someone to walk alongside you for a while 💜

If this sounds like something you’d appreciate, sign up via this link : https://forms.office.com/e/JUSiTG8Jh8

25/12/2025

Some days, being a parent feels like carrying everything and still feeling like it’s not enough.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing a break, exhausted from holding it all together, or quietly comparing yourself to others, you’re not alone 💜

There is no such thing as the perfect parent. There are only real parents doing their best, often without enough support.

Our counselling service offers a safe, faith- and culturally-sensitive space where you can talk openly, be heard, and breathe again.

Support isn’t a failure. It’s an act of care for you and your family.

Please use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/e/JUSiTG8Jh8

Address

22-28 George Street
Birmingham
B129RG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01217738643

Website

http://www.approachableparenting.org.uk/, https://linktr.ee/approachableparentingcic, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fai

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