Supporting Links

Home
United Kingdom
Hemel Hempstead
Supporting Links

Supporting Links: Supporting you to become the parent you would like to be

Supporting Links, a Social Enterprise, provides parenting support through workshops, courses and 1:1 mentoring of parents and children. We value the knowledge and experience that every parent brings and we aim to build on those skills to enable parents to feel more confident and positive about their own abilities. We can help you understand your child's behaviour and develop effective strategies that really work to improve behaviour and communication, and build the foundations for successful family relationships.

24/02/2026

✨ Good news for parents in Hertfordshire ✨

We’ve received funding to run our popular Talking ASD & ADHD workshops — completely FREE 💛

These sessions are for parents who are:
• Raising a child with ASD or ADHD
• Supporting a child with additional needs
• Navigating anxiety, trauma, big emotions or tricky behaviours

We take an in-depth look at real-life parenting challenges — the situations that can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or isolating — and talk through them together in a safe, understanding, non-judgemental space.

You’ll gain:

✔️ Greater understanding of your child’s needs
✔️ Practical strategies you can use at home
✔️ Reassurance that you’re not alone

👉 To book your free place, check the flyer or click the Eventbrite link in our bio - look for our Talking ASD & ADHD Collection.

📩 Spaces are limited, so book early.
💬 Please share with another parent who might benefit.

&ADHD

24/02/2026

Learning is messy and takes time!

As parents we all want our young people to learn new skills, have better behaviours, to be kind, helpful, independent and responsible people BUT this doesn't happen overnight!

We all made plenty of mistakes on the way to becoming the adults we are now, and so will our children.

Anyone who has attended one of our Talking Teens courses will have heard us talk about parenting as bringing up the adults of the future - not just about bringing up children.

Dr Becky Kennedy https://www.goodinside.com/blog/the-learning-space-is-key-to-building-resilience/ talks about how frustrating and difficult we all feel when we are learning something new, and just like us, she encourages parents to support their children through this "learning space".

Check out this short video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X689j743kzk if you would like to hear her speak about what is happening whilst our young people are learning and building resilience.

Thanks to Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash for the photo.

24/02/2026

🎉 We’re delighted to share some great news! 🎉

We’ve received further funding which means we can continue to offer FREE parenting courses across Hertfordshire 💛

These courses are designed to support parents, build confidence, and create space for real conversations — without judgement and without cost for parents and carers of children living and/or schooling in Herts.

📍We are now taking bookings for the following courses:

• Talking Families
• Talking Additional Needs
• Talking Teens
• Talking Dads

Whether you’re navigating everyday family life, supporting a child with additional needs, or parenting through the teenage years — there’s something here for you.

Full details, including dates, venues, and booking information, can be found on the attached flyer.

Our friendly Bookings Co-ordinator, Claire can be contacted here:

☎️ 07512 709556
📩 bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk - please remember to include a contact number!

👉 Spaces are limited and will book up quickly, so do share with anyone who might benefit.

24/02/2026

❓New Year. New Questions❓

It has been a while since we have answered your "Wednesday Whys" and this month we will be kicking off with a couple of questions that come up often during our courses and workshops.

If YOU have a parenting conundrum and you would like and answer from us or our followers please comment below or DM us and we will do our best to share some insights!🔎

Don't hold back.... we have been around a long time - nothing surprises us and we love a thorny question!

23/02/2026

Every family deserves support...

Whether your child...

🟦has a diagnosis or is on a diagnosis pathway for an additional need such as ASD or ADHD
🟪has experienced trauma
🟦Struggles with anxiety, mental health or other medical challenges
🟪is challenged by barriers to attending school
🟦or has experienced trauma
...you deserve suppost NOW, when you need it and waiting lists are very long as we all know.

Our Talking ASD & ADHD workshops are an indepth look at important parenting stages and situations that can help you to support your child right now.

They are fully funded by Herts County Council and we are currently taking bookings for this term's FREE workshops:

✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Stress & Anxiety
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Responding to Anger
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: The Teenage Years
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Sibling Struggles
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Tech Use

Our workshops are:

❓An opportunity to understand what is going on for your child and why they behave the way that they do
🆘a great resource of strategies that work in supporting your child with their needs
📝 interactive events sharing topical and helpful advice
🙋🏻‍♀️an opportunity to ask questions
🆓FREE to attend for all parents and carers of children aged 2-25 living or schooling in Herts

Places can be booked by clicking on the link below or by following the Eventbrite link in our bio
https://bit.ly/3JfDWkP

📞 Booking essential

Do get in touch if you have a question:

📧 bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk
📱 07512 709 556

🌐Check out our website for our full listings

22/02/2026

Parents keep telling us:

“I left feeling calmer, more confident and way more prepared.”

Our Bitesize workshops are back this term and they’re here to make family life a little easier (and a lot less stressful!). In just 60 minutes you’ll get practical tools, expert insights and a chance to ask your own questions.

🎥 If you can't attend the live event then you will receive access to a recording; We don't want you to miss out! 🎦

Topics include:

🧠 Understanding your teenager’s brain
🗣 Getting kids to listen
💬 Having difficult conversations
💛 Helping children manage big feelings
…and more!

➡️ Click the link below to reserve your place or look for the Eventrite link in our bio.

https://bit.ly/4hOTVTK

If you’ve attended before or know someone who’d benefit, please share — it helps more families than you know.

20/02/2026

"This workshop has left me feeling far more positive about our relationship, because I now under-stand why we were clashing."

"I am so glad I made the effort to go to this workshop in person. It is great to be able to chat with other parents and ask questions - such an informative evening!"

have kindly invited us to share our flagship Talking Teens workshop...

📅 Monday 9th March 2026
⏰ 6pm – 8.30pm
📍 Dame Alice Owen’s School

It really is a fabulous way to find out the answers those questions all parents of teens and pre-teens have about their behaviour, their attitude and how to stop all the arguments and get your teen talking with you!

Suitable for all parents and carers of all children from Year 7 upwards, tickets are £19 and can be booked by following this link, or following the Eventbrite link in our bio:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-teens-816-for-parents-at-dame-alice-owens-school-tickets-1922510363249?aff=oddtdtcreator

Subsidised tickets are available for those in receipt of Universal Credit.

19/02/2026

Why come on a Supporting Links course?

👂🏼We are here to listen, share ideas, answer questions and support....not judge
👩🏻You will meet other parents and carers with similar questions and concerns 👨🏻
📝There is always something we can learn that will make our parenting even better

🆓If you are a parent or carer of a child living or schooling in Herts, Herts County Council have funded these events so you can access these courses FREE OF CHARGE

We are currently taking bookings for our FREE Spring term courses that begin this week and again in the first week of February....

Get in touch to ask a question or join one of our six-week parenting groups...

✅Talking Teens
✅Talking Anger in Teens
✅Talking Additional Needs
✅Talking Dads
✅Talking Anxiety in Families
✅Talking Families

📞 Booking essential
📧 bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk
📱 07512 709 556
🌐Check out our website for our full listings

18/02/2026

Here is this week's Wednesday Why...

“Why does my son think everyone else’s parents are cooler than me?”

Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone. Parenting through these years is tough — and support can make all the difference.

We asked our team and they had some really interesting reflections:

Ray:

“Maybe they actually are! 😉

But seriously — during these years, children are transitioning from being dependent on their parents to becoming independent adults. They’re driven to form new connections, especially with peers and trusted adults who aren’t their parents. It’s a normal (and healthy!) part of growing up.”

Yael:
“Because they don’t always feel seen or understood at home. Many teenagers experience communication from parents as disappointment, judgement, or criticism — even when that’s not the intention. Other parents can feel ‘cooler’ simply because they don’t carry that emotional weight.”

Claire:
“Because they only see the good side of their friends’ parents. They don’t see the boundaries being set, the chores being enforced, or the rules being negotiated. Friends’ parents feel easier — not necessarily because they are, but because your child isn’t living with them.”

If your child thinks everyone else’s parents are cooler — you’re probably doing something right. Being the safe base isn’t always glamorous, but it matters more than being popular

Check out our courses and workshops by following the link in our bio

17/02/2026

We’ve been chatting this week about the growth of baby-friendly comedy gigs in the UK — daytime stand-up for parents where babies are welcome and no one blinks at crying, feeding or nappy disasters! It’s a chance to enjoy a bit of adult humour again without sorting childcare.

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/12/chaos-crying-and-poo-explosions-baby-friendly-comedy-clubs-take-off-in-britain?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

And how civilised to be able to go out in the afternoon and be home for the evening routine!

Cinemas have been joining in too with parent & baby screenings — softer sound, gentler lighting and a relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere.

It’s great to see more spaces acknowledging that early parenthood can feel isolating — and offering ways to bring fun and connection back into the mix.

💬 Have you tried one❓ Would you❓

16/02/2026

I loved this headline — it instantly took me back to the days when I had three little ones under five and felt like I’d been taken hostage by my own children! 🤣

The communication strategies mentioned work with anyone, and especially with little ones who are still learning boundaries and how to assert themselves. They’re such powerful tools for turning down the heat in tricky moments. 🔥

It is so good to see approaches that we explore in our courses and workshops being shared so widely.

Get in touch if you want to find out more about our work!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2yd455rd0o

Address

Hemel Hempstead

Website

http://www.supportinglinks.co.uk/, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/supporting-links-15053924960

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Supporting Links posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Supporting Links:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Hemel Hempstead?