Whānau – kāore i tua atu Family is Everything
Manāki Whānau No Sweat Parenting events were designed by Māori for Māori – but we have discovered that Pākeha, Pasifika and other groups really warm to this style of presentation too. It gets across vital messages about happy, healthy family life in a way that really 'clicks' with the audience.
The key ingredient of No Sweat Parenting is fun! Relevant, practical parenting skills are made accessible to parents who might normally be put off by a lecture-style approach by using plenty of humour, anecdotes and stories. The programmes are professional while being incredibly warm, interactive and entertaining. The audience has such a great time that they hardly notice they are soaking up a massive dose of parenting advice.
It’s not a seminar, it’s a show! Pio Terei, top Maori entertainer,
Ruben Wiki, sports icon, and Parents Inc.’s John Cowan, use large screen
graphics, hilarious short video clips, music, stories and humour that will
keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Food, prizes and an
appropriate welcome all contribute to a relaxed atmosphere for
learning. A kete of parenting information is given to attendees to
remind them about the key parenting principles long after the event.
The feedback is great: people really do soak up the ideas and use them
in their families.
Benefits to children, parents and the community
Every child needs love, good care, good food, hope and encouragement. The No Sweat Parenting programme provides easy to implement down to earth tips to help parents and caregivers provide the required care and support.
No Sweat Parenting operates on a no-threat, no-blame basis: there are no perfect parents! The programme is unique in its ability to entertain, educate and touch hearts.
The presentations provide:
- parents with advice, guidance and tips to help with the challenges of parenting
- reassurance that the challenges they face are not unique and can successfully be negotiated
- a kete of parenting information to take home
The No Sweat Parenting presenters, Pio Terei, John Cowan and Ruben Wiki are professional, but also warm and interactive. The presentation passes on an amazing amount of valuable information and tips.
No Sweat Parenting events are hosted by community groups and rely on
community involvement. They provide an ideal opportunity to strengthen
the community’s relationships.
Informed and confident parents are more likely to raise well balanced, socially responsible children who are able to play a positive role in the wider community.
Parents Inc. supports the “Family Violence - IT’S NOT OK” campaign.
Contact us
If you wish to know more, or if you would like to book a No Sweat Parenting programme.
Huhana Wilson
Ph: 09 531 4074
Email: nosweat@ParentsInc.org.nz
