Brilliant Parents

01/01/2025

Cheers to a new year of hope, growth, and making a difference! ✨

As we step into 2025, Brilliant Parents is committed to empowering families and brightening futures.

Together, we can create a world where every child thrives.

31/12/2024

As we reflect on what we have accomplished in 2024, we're inspired by the stories of connection and transformation witnessed through our workshops. Every session has brought us closer to our mission of empowering families and creating brighter futures.

💙Below, is a heartfelt message from Centre Manager, Ijaz Khan of Hayes Muslim Centre, reminding us why we do this work.💙

"The Hayes Muslim Centre has been working in partnership with Brilliant Parents for some years now. More recently, we approached Brilliant Parents as a recent homicide in the Hayes area caused many of our members great concern regarding the safety of their children and asked us for support. Brilliant Parents not only listened but were reactive to the needs of the community.

What transpired was the delivery of two workshops which took place in the 2024 summer holidays and October 2024 half term, which was funded by the Violence Reduction Unit. With the help of Andrez Harriott from The Liminality Group the workshops for young people were designed to help them make the right choices when faced with outside influences. Simultaneously, the Brilliant Parents practitioners delivered the Building Teenagers' Survival Skills Triple P workshop. This raised our parents' awareness of how to keep their children safe and the signs to look out for in changes of behaviour.

After each workshop, the coming together of parents and the young people to hear each others' perspective was inspiring. Brilliant Parents has been instrumental in listening to the needs of our community and taking action at a time when the voices of parents are so often ignored.

Our parents left listened to and empowered with 100% of them confirming they felt more confident to have open and calm conversations with their child regarding risky behaviour and 100% of our young people confirmed the workshop had helped them to think differently about their choices."

London's Violence Reduction Unit

25/12/2024

Wishing our community of Brilliant Parents and their families a very Merry Christmas!

24/12/2024

For many , having to decide on how to arrange contact during the holidays with their co-parent can be a challenging time.

This webinar titled 'Mental Health in Children & ' contains tips to help you navigate -parenting during the holiday season, as well as insights to help you and your child enjoy the best possible Christmas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeEaG5QnBh4&t=720s

Q&A – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhw4SV7Endk&t=9s

20/12/2024

The holiday season can often be a stressful time with spending more time together than usual.

As , it is important that we understand the importance of ensuring our stress levels are intact so that we can respond in a calm manner when difficult situations arise.

If you would like more information on what you can do as a parent to help yourself and your family, listen to our webinar, where therapist Samantha Abraham shares strategies that parents can use to help themselves and their children to .

Promoting Emotional Health for our Children - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuy132K5fSQ

Q&A – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIhJlbeYHU8&t=29s

18/12/2024

With the Christmas holidays drawing near, many parents are looking forward to the break, but at the same time are worrying about how they are going to manage their teenagers .

As parents we need to ensure that we have all the information we need to make an informed decision about the pros and cons of the digital world our are faced with.

At Brilliant Parent, we have a library of resources available for like you who need answers to questions like how much screen time is too much, and how do I keep my child safe online?

In this webinar, Dr Michele McDowell answers these questions and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13NrlFaXf6g&t=3229s

Q&A – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPmadPzJI7Y&t=73s

Follow for more parenting insights.

16/12/2024

The Christmas holidays are sometimes a stressful time for many families.

If you have a child with needs, you may be dreading the holiday period more than most since you're yet to get a diagnosis, or have just had a recent diagnosis and are still trying to come to terms with it.

In this webinar, specialist Judah Racham shares what parents should be aware of in terms of behaviours to enable you to better manage your expectations of your child.

Understanding and : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVo1I3GA4I4&t=53s

Q& A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUsGjTQkTE&t=61s

Follow if you found this webinar useful.

13/12/2024

Have you seen our Spring 2025 schedule of classes?

This programme of classes has been created for the London Borough of Hillingdon and covers common parenting challenges related to children aged between 5 to 11, and 12 to 16.

Parents and based in Hillingdon can access these classes for FREE.

Classes are delivered through a mix of online and in-person sessions held at schools within the borough:
The Breakspear School, Swakeleys School for Girls, St Swithun Wells' Catholic School, Harlyn Primary School, William Bryd Primary School.

12/12/2024

We know our work deeply impacts the we work with, and has the potential to create in the communities in which we work.

The workshops we ran in the latter half of this year, together with Andrez Harriott of The Liminality Group, and with funding from London's Violence Reduction Unit, was an opportunity to supercharge that impact.

💙Below, is a review of the programme from Gemma McCaffery, Area Manager - Hillingdon Libraries.💙

"Following the tragic passing of Kamari Johnson, Botwell Green Library partnered with Brilliant Parents to host workshops featuring Andrez Harriott. Andrez’s work was profoundly inspiring, and his messages resonated deeply with the young attendees. A particularly emotional moment came when Andrez encouraged the group to reflect on their stages of grief - this being the first session tailored specifically to their experiences. Following the workshop, several young people have expressed their desire for more sessions; demonstrating the lasting impact of this event.

Brilliant Parents went above and beyond to meet the needs of the young attendees, with Meave displaying exceptional organisation and a relentless commitment to raising awareness. Both Meave and Ann-Marie from Brilliant Parents showcased their genuine passion for supporting families. They are approachable, empathetic listeners who are deeply committed to making a positive difference. The Triple P parenting workshop was highly informative and engaging, providing essential tools for parents. Collaborating with Brilliant Parents was an absolute privilege, as they serve as a crucial lifeline for families, offering their services with compassion, expertise, and a non-judgmental approach."

Botwell Green Library

25/11/2024

Congratulations to both Andrez Harriott from the Liminality Group and Andrew Fuller from Hood Lessons seen here with Brilliant Parents CEO Meave Darroux

Both Andrez and Andrew were awarded at The Power Of A Man Awards, which took place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London.

"Brilliant Parents has worked with both Andrez and Andrew in the Hayes town doing some stirling work together supporting marginalised communities. I am delighted that they have both been recognised for their efforts," said Meave

21/11/2024

The November programme of Parent Support Programmes for the London boroughs of Brent, Harrow, and Hammersmith and Fulham concludes with 'Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills'.

This was the programme used to create the impactful summer and autumn workshops held in the London Borough of Hillingdon and funded by the London's Violence Reduction Unit. It focused on how parents can keep their teenagers’ safe in an increasingly challenging environment.

If you are interested in exploring similar options for your borough or organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

For anyone in Brent Council, Harrow Council, or Hammersmith & Fulham Council, look out for the December programme and reserve your spot for FREE.

19/11/2024

Through our Parent Champion network, Brilliant Parents offer peer to peer community-based support for parents.

This unique style of support consists of weekly check-ins via a phone/zoom chat. Our Parent Champions are volunteer parents who understand local, cultural needs and are trained to offer non-judgemental support.

Sometimes you may just want a space to offload, other times you may want some guidance, or to discuss a particular issue. Whatever your need, our Parent Champions are here to support you.

15/11/2024

We are thrilled to see Meave Darroux recognised by the Future ED Group!

I’m honoured to announce that I have been shortlisted for the prestigious Future Ed Awards 2024 in the Parents Support Champion of the Year category! 🌟 Over… | 11 comments on LinkedIn

13/11/2024

🌍💖 Happy World Kindness Day from Brilliant Parents! 💖🌍

Today, we celebrate the power of kindness — not just in big gestures, but in the small, everyday moments that make a world of difference.

As parents, we know that modelling kindness is one of the most powerful gifts we can give to our children. Whether it’s a smile to a stranger, a helping hand to a friend, or words of encouragement to our loved ones, kindness has a ripple effect that can change lives.

Let’s raise a generation that values empathy, respect, and compassion. Together, we can make the world a brighter, kinder place for everyone. 🌟

11/11/2024

“The Managing Fighting & Aggression discussion group was full of helpful tips, tools, and reminders of how to manage difficult situations with your child.

I have already witnessed a significant change in my child behaviour (and my own), and an overall positive shift in the mood of my family.

Often, we have the skills and know-how but need an empathetic and patient course deliverer like Sarah, to refresh our knowledge and suggest small adjustments in our words and actions, which can result in noticeable differences in behaviour. Thanks!”

It's always great to hear about the impact our courses have on the families we work with.

07/11/2024

Congratulations to the winning team at last week's Quiz Night!

And thank you to everyone who turned up and made this event a success!

You helped us raise £2,573.09, which will go towards the work we do to guide and provide support to as they raise the next generation.

If you are interested in any aspect of the work we do, drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you.

05/11/2024

Last week, courtesy of London's Violence Reduction Unit, Brilliant Parents spent the half term holidays supporting young people and parents discuss how to navigate their way around risky situations.

We delivered a number of in community venues in the Hayes area including the Hayes Muslim Centre, Botwell Library and Harlington Young People Centre.

The young people heard first hand from criminologist Andrez Harriott of The Liminality Group about the consequences of making the wrong decisions.

Brilliant Parent practitioners discussed with the risks that today’s children face in modern society, and how we as parents can identify and minimise those risks where possible.

Over thirty young people attended the workshop at The Botwell Library. Have a listen as they discuss what they learnt.