Practical tools and expert advice for calmer, more confident parenting

Support when parenting feels challenging

Whether you’re dealing with tantrums, anxiety or resistance, parenting can feel overwhelming. The Parenting Toolbox is a flexible online course designed to help you respond with calm, clarity and confidence.

Created by experienced parenting educators, the course is designed to fit around family life, with straightforward tools you can put into practice straight away.

Fully funded for the first 45 York residents to sign up

Available to all other participants for £95

Take a quick look inside The Parenting Toolbox

What the course covers

The Parenting Toolbox is built around three practical modules to support everyday challenges:

Managing Anger

How to de-escalate difficult moments, support emotional regulation, and stay calm

Understanding Anxiety

Spotting early signs, reducing overwhelm, and building reassurance

Managing Challenging Behaviour

Setting clear boundaries and understanding what drives behaviour

Fully funded places for York residents

Live in York? You may be eligible for a fully funded place.

Thanks to support from City of York Council, access for the first 45 eligible residents is fully funded.

Check your eligibility now:

Parenting Tool Box Eligibility Check

Check your eligibility now:

Complete the form below to see if you're eligible for the course.

If eligible, you’ll receive an email with instructions to access the course.

 

Not in York?

If you’re not eligible for a fully funded place, you can still access the course for a one-off payment of £95.

Sign up here:

 

For professionals working with families

We also offer a version of The Parenting Toolbox specifically for professionals and support workers.

If you’re interested in using the course with the families you support, please get in touch at:
enquiries@brightsparkscic.org.uk

 Get started today

Whether you're looking to feel more in control or just want simple tools that make family life a little easier, The Parenting Toolbox is here to help.

York residents:
Check your postcode to see if you're eligible for one of 45 fully funded places.

Not a York resident, but still want to access the course?
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If you are interested in booking BrightSparks to deliver a course for your organisation please get in touch to see how we can help you.

Take a look at our blog for tips and information about developing emotional resilience, testimonials from our learners and more.