Parents in Lochaber who find the behaviour of their pre-school children difficult to manage are being invited to take part in an innovative new scheme.
The Incredible Years Programme is a joint initiative by Highland Council and NHS Highland for parents who have children much more demanding than most.
Topics include setting limits, reducing conflict, improving social skills as well as play and social play and others.
The sessions are run by highly qualified staff and are tailored to suit individual sessions.
In Fort William, Highland Council and NHS Highland are working with the Scottish Government Psychology of Parenting Project (PoPP) to provide the Incredible Years programme available with the first groups starting from September.
Alan Richards, Highland PoPP coordinator said: “For those parents that qualify this is important because they will receive support to attend, for example with child care, and there is a proven benefit arising out of getting involved with these groups when children are young and before they start school.
“Reaching the parents of 3-5 year old children is important because it is at this young age when children can be supported effectively to grow and be successful.”
He added: “We know that these programmes work from research into their effectiveness and from comments from parents attending Incredible Years groups.
Parents or carers can find out more about the project from their health visiting team on 01397 709859 or contact Alan Richards, Highland PoPP Coordinator on 01463 711176 alan.richards@highland.gov.uk