AGES 3-11
New Forest Parenting Programme
6 week course • 2-2.5 hour sessions • Delivered in groups • In person and online
The New Forest Parenting Programme (NFPP) is a trusted parenting course for parents and carers of children with ADHD, used by families around the world for over 20 years.
The programme runs over six sessions and is delivered by practitioners with lived experience, who understand the realities of parenting day to day. It has been adapted to reflect modern family life, with added topics on education, sensory needs and communication, helping parents navigate the challenges children face today.
NFPP offers practical strategies to improve behaviour, build stronger relationships and reduce stress at home. Parents also have the opportunity for one-to-one support during the course, ensuring advice is tailored to their family and their child.
This course covers:
Praise
Managing behaviour
Building confidence
Parent-child relationships
Strategies
Communication skills
Parent wellbeing
Emotional regulation
Understanding ADHD
I can't recommend this course enough. It has really changed home life for the better. All around my son is happier and adapting to new strategies and rules in the home, with less meltdowns. It's been amazing!
Parent, New Forest Parenting Programme
Anyone wondering whether they should do it, don't hesitate! You will be made very welcome and will find nothing but support. It gives a real good understanding of ADHD and the struggles our children have.
Parent, New Forest Parenting Programme
100%
would recommend the course
100%
felt more confident in their skills for parenting a child with ADHD
50%
have seen an improvement of hyperactivity and impulsivity behaviours
70%
saw improvement in their child's inattention
70%
felt an improvement in the strain ADHD symptoms cause on family life
AGES 11-16
Teen New Forest Parenting Programme (NFPP)
6 week course • 2-2.5 hour sessions • Delivered in groups • In person and online
The Teen New Forest Parenting Programme is a practical, supportive course for parents and carers of young people aged 11 to 16. It builds on the well-established New Forest Parenting Programme and focuses on the real challenges of parenting teenagers, including attention, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
The course runs over six weeks and helps parents understand how conditions such as ADHD can affect behaviour, relationships and daily life during the teenage years. Parents are taught straightforward, evidence-based strategies to manage challenging behaviour, reduce stress at home and strengthen their relationship with their young person.
We helped develop this programme and were the first organisation in the country to deliver it. The course has been adapted to reflect modern parenting, with an added focus on education, sensory needs, communication, and understanding your rights within the education system.
Parents take part in a supportive group environment, with opportunities to share experiences, learn from others and access one-to-one support throughout the course.
This course covers:
Teen behaviour
Understanding ADHD
Communication skills
Puberty
Parent-teen relationships
Emotional regulation
Setting boundaries
Managing conflict
Parent wellbeing
Encouraging independence
Education
Sensory needs
Understanding your rights
This course was very informative in a welcoming and relaxed environment. It has made me learn more about how my teens world works.
Parent, Teen New Forest Parenting Programme
This has been an amazing course, thank you. I would highly recommend to others to do this course, I now have so much more knowledge and understanding.
Parent, Teen New Forest Parenting Programme
100%
would recommend the course
95%
felt confident in making changes to improve daily life
75%
introduced regular opportunities for their teen to de-stress
95%
felt their understanding of how ADHD impacts their teenager increased
70%
felt more confident supporting their young person
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