Parenting Education Courses
Kids don’t come with instructions, but you can learn practical tips and gain inspiration to help you parent. Lifewise’s parenting courses are open to all parents and caregivers, wherever you are on the parenting journey.
Parenting Education Courses
Lifewise offer the Parenting Through Separation course to help you help your children when you separate. Each course is conducted in a supportive, judgement-free environment.
There is no charge for the Parenting Through Separation course.
Our other usual education programmes, Tool Box and Building Awesome Whānau are currently unavailable.
- Parenting Through Separation – 1x 4 hour session
We offer Parenting through Separation courses via Zoom
Please let us know if you’d like more information about how it works.
Here’s what you’ll need for Zoom sessions:
- A device
- A stable internet connection
- Preferably private space free from interruption
- Be ready to join the Zoom course on time with the link we’ll send you
You can reach us on familyservices@lifewise.org.nz or by calling 09 818 6834
Parenting Through Separation – Northland Courses
Northland – Via ZOOM 2×2 hour sessions
- Tuesday 7 October & Thursday 9 October 7pm to 9pm
- Tuesday 4 November & Thursday 6 November 7pm to 9pm
- Tuesday 2 December & Thursday 4 December 7pm to 9pm
Northland, Kerikeri Plunket – In person
- Saturday 11 October 9.30am to 2pm
- Saturday 22 November 9.30am to 2pm
- Saturday 13 December 9.30am to 2pm
Northland, Whangārei NorthTec – In Person
- Saturday 4 October 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 22 October 6pm to 10pm
- Saturday 1 November 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 19 November 6pm to 10pm
- Saturday 13 December 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 17 December 6pm to 10pm
Parenting Through Separation
Separating from your partner or spouse is usually stressful, but you can minimise the effects of this for your children.
You can register with our Parenting Education Booking Form here.
We currently offer courses in Auckland and Northland. If we don’t offer courses in your region, check the Ministry of Justice website for a provider close to you.
Parenting Through Separation – Auckland Courses
West Auckland – Via ZOOM
- Thursday 25 September 5pm to 9pm
- Thursday 9 October 5pm to 9pm
- Thursday 23 October 5pm to 9pm
- Thursday 6 November 5pm to 9pm
- Thursday 20 November 5pm to 9pm
- Thursday 4 December 5pm to 9pm
- Thursday 18 December 5pm to 9pm
West Auckland, Methodist Church Glen Eden – In person
- Thursday 1 October 1pm to 5pm
- Thursday 16 October 1pm to 5pm
- Thursday 30 October 1pm to 5pm
- Thursday 13 November 1pm to 5pm
- Thursday 11 December 1pm to 5pm
East Auckland – Via ZOOM
- Friday 3 October 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Friday 17 October 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Friday 7 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Friday 28 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Friday 5 December 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Friday 19 December 9.30am to 1.30pm
East Auckland 2x2hour courses via ZOOM Mondays & Tuesdays
- Monday 13 October & Tuesday 14 October 7pm to 9pm
- Monday 17 November & Tuesday 18 November 7pm to 9pm
- Monday 15 December & Tuesday 16 December 7pm to 9pm
East Auckland, Willowbank School – In person
- Saturday 4 October 9.30am to 1:30pm
- Saturday 15 November 9.30am to 1:30pm
- Saturday 6 December 9.30am to 1:30pm
Central Auckland, Mount Eden – In person
- Saturday 4 October 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 1 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 15 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 29 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 13 December 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 20 December 9.30am to 1.30pm
South Auckland, Manukau – In-person
- Saturday 11 October 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 25 October 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 8 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 22 November 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 6 December 9.30am to 1.30pm
South Auckland – Via ZOOM
- Wednesday 1 October 5pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 8 October 5pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 29 October 5pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 12 November 5pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 26 November 5pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 3 December 5pm to 9pm
- Wednesday 17 December 5pm to 9pm
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