First Cohort Complete New Parenting Programme

YMCA Humber launched Togetherness Parenting, a new parenting programme, in June 2026 which is designed for parents-to-be, or those with children from the age of 0-18-years-old.

The first cohort have successfully completed the 10-week programme which focuses on increasing confidence and self-esteem as a parent, gives parents strategies to repair relationships and highlights any safeguarding issues.

Throughout the 10-weeks, individuals learnt how to understand their child’s behaviour, how to respond to feelings, different parenting styles, self-regulation and anger control, communication and recovery, a child’s development, responding to feelings, sleep interaction, partnerships and how to navigate your own and your child’s feelings.

The programme is delivered by Millie Wood, Out of School Manager, and Kerry Davis, Wellbeing Manager at YMCA Humber, who together bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children, young people, and families. Their combined expertise ensures the programme is delivered with professionalism, compassion, and a strong understanding of an individual’s needs.

Millie Wood said, "delivering this course has been one of many highlights within my career at YMCA Humber. It has allowed me to pass on skills and information vital for high-quality understanding of children's behaviours and emotions, ensuring parents feel at ease, are ready to face any challenges and support them through difficult journeys. It has also allowed me to meet some incredible people who will go on to use what was learnt during the course to have a better future."

One course attendee said, “I have enjoyed meeting new people and learning about relationships and different baby behaviours.”

Another said, “it has taught us a lot, such as how to understand a child and how parents can improve our family life. It has also encouraged my wife to look at the positive side of things.

Kerry and Millie who delivered the course have been brilliant; we have enjoyed it.”

Future programmes will be taking place in due course, if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email millie.wood@ymca-humber.com or kerry.davis@ymca-humber.com.