Being a Parent - EPEC Manchester

Being a Parent - EPEC Manchester EPEC offers peer-led universal parenting workshops for all parents and carers with children aged 1 to 3.

We support parents of children through the amazing, but sometimes difficult, journey of parenting, using a programme led by parents, for parents.

A huge congratulations and thank you to all of the parents and carers that have completed the EPEC Being a parent course...
10/07/2026

A huge congratulations and thank you to all of the parents and carers that have completed the EPEC Being a parent course in Gorton.🥳 We hope you have taken something positive away with you and remember we only try to be good enough!❤️

Also a massive well done and thank you to the parent group leaders Adam and Shannon, who have successfully facilitated their first group.😁

Last week our Gorton group have been understanding discipline. This week it's wythensawe's turn. 💛 Discipline is about t...
03/07/2026

Last week our Gorton group have been understanding discipline. This week it's wythensawe's turn.

💛 Discipline is about teaching, not punishing 💛

When we hear the word discipline, it's easy to think about consequences or punishment. But discipline is really about helping our children learn the skills they need to make good choices, manage their emotions, and understand boundaries.

Children don't always know how to express big feelings, and sometimes challenging behaviour is their way of telling us they need support.

Here are a few gentle reminders:
✨ Stay as calm as you can – your calm helps them find theirs.
🗣️ Set clear, consistent boundaries.
❤️ Praise the behaviour you'd like to see more of.
👂 Try to understand what's behind the behaviour – are they tired, hungry, overwhelmed, or seeking affection?
🤝 Remember that mistakes are opportunities to learn, for both children and parents.

No parent gets it right all the time, and that's okay. Parenting is a journey, not about being perfect.

❤️ Thank You ManchesterThis month we've connected with local families, shared parenting tips and celebrated parent wins ...
30/06/2026

❤️ Thank You Manchester

This month we've connected with local families, shared parenting tips and celebrated parent wins together.

Every family has challenges.

Every family deserves support.

Thank you for being part of our community.

If you've found our content helpful, invite another parent to follow our page.

Together we can support more families across Manchester.

Looking for support, confidence and practical parenting strategies?Our upcoming EPEC programme may be just what you're l...
28/06/2026

Looking for support, confidence and practical parenting strategies?

Our upcoming EPEC programme may be just what you're looking for.

Message us for more details😊

Wythenshawe Children’s Centres and Crossacres Family Hub Gorton Sacred Heart Family Hub

🌞 How is everyone coping in the heat? 🌞With the temperatures rising, we know parenting can feel even more challenging. W...
26/06/2026

🌞 How is everyone coping in the heat? 🌞

With the temperatures rising, we know parenting can feel even more challenging. Whether you're entertaining little ones indoors, trying to keep babies cool, or juggling work and family life, we're thinking of you all. 💛

Remember to:
💧 Stay hydrated (for you and your little ones!)
❤️ Most importantly, be kind to yourself. It's okay if today doesn't go to plan.

We'd love to hear from you...
👇 How have you and your family been managing in the heat?
Have you found any fun ways to keep the children cool? Share your tips, ideas, or simply let us know how you're getting on—we're here to support one another.

Take care and stay cool! 💙

Last week our Gorton group were understanding children's behaviour. They were given a challenge of trying out rewards c...
22/06/2026

Last week our Gorton group were understanding children's behaviour. They were given a challenge of trying out rewards charts and giving limited choices.

Have you ever been to a restaurant and been overwhelmed by having too much choice. Our children can feel sometimes feel the same. It can be a lot of pressure to choose the 'right' choice, especially when there is so much.

We have asked our parents this week to try and give their child a this/that or a when/then choice. For example, "Do you want to wear you red shorts or your blue shorts?" OR " Do you want to play with the blocks or the playdough?" OR "When you have finished your dinner, Then you can have a yogurt"

We had also asked the parents to try out a rewards chart to reinforce positive behaviour, some parents already using them and some that are trying them out for the first time. They don't have to look fancy or cost anything at all. They just help the little ones to see how well they are doing.

If you use one already or are going to give one a try, why don't put a photo of yours in the comments to give parents some inspiration or ideas to try out with their.

Getting started to look for support is so hard but often the start to hope and progress...not perfection!! ❤️
22/06/2026

Getting started to look for support is so hard but often the start to hope and progress...not perfection!! ❤️

19/06/2026

🎉 Parent Win Friday

Tell us one thing that went well this week.

Maybe:

⭐ A smoother bedtime
⭐ A tantrum handled differently
⭐ Quality family time
⭐ Getting through a difficult day

Big or small, we'd love to celebrate with you.

👇 Share your win below.

This week our wythenshawe group have been understanding and demonstrating decriptive praise. We are often quick to tell...
19/06/2026

This week our wythenshawe group have been understanding and demonstrating decriptive praise.

We are often quick to tell our children off when they're doing something they shouldn't but we rarely praise them when they're being good. Often many of times we normally use the time they're being quiet to quickly get something done like the pots, cook dinner or a quick tidy round. but we need to "Catch your child being good."

This week our parents have a challenge of trying to praise the postives. If you've have managed to catch your child in a postive moment, let us know what you had said and how they responded below 😊

EPEC are excited to be in partnership with Manchester Adult Education Services to offer a drop-in session for the EPEC C...
17/06/2026

EPEC are excited to be in partnership with Manchester Adult Education Services to offer a drop-in session for the EPEC Community who are thinking about going into education, learning a new skill or language, or just interested to know what's on offer!

Many of the courses provide free childcare and reimburse travel. So pop along if you get a minute to find out more. The team will be at Wythenshawe Children’s Centres and Crossacres Family Hub between 12:30pm and 14:30pm on Tuesday 23rd June.

See you there!

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South Manchester Crossacres Family Hub Poundswick Lane
Manchester
M229TA

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