Supporting Links

Supporting Links Supporting Links: Supporting you to become the parent you would like to be

Supporting Links, a Social Enterprise, provides parenting support through workshops, courses and 1:1 mentoring of parents and children. We value the knowledge and experience that every parent brings and we aim to build on those skills to enable parents to feel more confident and positive about their own abilities. We can help you understand your child's behaviour and develop effective strategies t

hat really work to improve behaviour and communication, and build the foundations for successful family relationships.

Every family deserves support...Whether your child...🟦has a diagnosis or is on a diagnosis pathway for an additional nee...
11/06/2026

Every family deserves support...

Whether your child...

🟦has a diagnosis or is on a diagnosis pathway for an additional need such as ASD or ADHD
🟪has experienced trauma
🟦Struggles with anxiety, mental health or other medical challenges
🟪is challenged by barriers to attending school
...you deserve support NOW, when you need it and waiting lists are very long as we all know.

Our Talking ASD & ADHD workshops are an in depth look at important parenting stages and situations that can help you to support your child right now.

They are fully funded by Herts County Council and we are currently taking bookings for these FREE workshops:

✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Tech Use
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: The Teenage Years

✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Responding to Anger
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Stress & Anxiety
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: School Avoidance
✅Talking ASD & ADHD: Tech Use

Our workshops are:

❓ An opportunity to understand what is going on for your child and why they behave the way that they do
🆘 A great resource of strategies that work in supporting your child with their needs
📝 Interactive events sharing topical and helpful advice
🙋🏻‍♀️ An opportunity to ask questions
🆓 FREE to attend for all parents and carers of children aged 2-25 living or schooling in Herts

Places can be booked by clicking on the link below or by following the Eventbrite link in our bio

https://bit.ly/3JfDWkP

📞 Booking essential

Do get in touch if you have a question:

📧 [email protected]
📱 07512 709 556

🌐Check out our website for our full listings

The smallest change can make a big difference!Our one hour online bitesize sessions are:⏱️short and manageable sessions ...
11/06/2026

The smallest change can make a big difference!

Our one hour online bitesize sessions are:

⏱️short and manageable sessions answering key parenting questions
📝 interactive events sharing topical and helpful advice
❓an opportunity to ask questions
👨‍👩‍👧 an investment in your family!
🆓 FREE to attend for all parents and carers of children living or schooling in Herts

We are currently taking bookings for this term's FREE Bitesize workshops answering the following parenting conundrums:

✅What is going on in my teenager's head?
✅Why does my child give up so easily?
✅How do I get my child to listen to me?
✅How can my child learn to manage their feelings?
✅How do I talk to my teen/preteen about difficult topics?

Places can be booked by clicking on the link below or by following the Eventbrite Bitesize link in our bio
https://bit.ly/4hOTVTK

📞 Booking essential

Do get in touch if you have a question:

📧 [email protected]
📱 07512 709 556

🌐Check out our website for our full listings

✨ Good news for parents in Hertfordshire ✨We’ve received funding to run our popular Talking ASD & ADHD workshops — compl...
11/06/2026

✨ Good news for parents in Hertfordshire ✨

We’ve received funding to run our popular Talking ASD & ADHD workshops — completely FREE 💛

These sessions are for parents who are:
• Raising a child with ASD or ADHD
• Supporting a child with additional needs
• Navigating anxiety, trauma, big emotions or tricky behaviours

We take an in-depth look at real-life parenting challenges — the situations that can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or isolating — and talk through them together in a safe, understanding, non-judgemental space.

You’ll gain:

✔️ Greater understanding of your child’s needs
✔️ Practical strategies you can use at home
✔️ Reassurance that you’re not alone

👉 To book your free place, check the flyer or click the Eventbrite link in our bio - look for our Talking ASD & ADHD Collection.

📩 Spaces are limited, so book early.
💬 Please share with another parent who might benefit.

&ADHD

Parenting doesn’t always look like the shiny, smiling photos we scroll past.Some days are messy, loud, tearful, or just…...
09/06/2026

Parenting doesn’t always look like the shiny, smiling photos we scroll past.
Some days are messy, loud, tearful, or just… hard.
And that’s okay.
Small changes can make big differences over time — and you don’t have to do it alone.
We’re here to support you through the real moments, not the filtered ones.

🍁Our Autumn term bookings are now open for our popular Talking ASD & ADHD workshops.🍁These workshops provide an in-depth...
08/06/2026

🍁Our Autumn term bookings are now open for our popular Talking ASD & ADHD workshops.🍁

These workshops provide an in-depth exploration of the parenting challenges and everyday situations often experienced by parents of children with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and those young people having experienced trauma.

Next term we will be offering:

⭐ Responding to Anger
⭐ Anxiety & Stress
⭐ School Avoidance
⭐ Tech Use

The sessions offer:

• Practical strategies grounded in real-life experiences
• A supportive, non-judgemental space for parents
• Increased understanding of behaviour, communication, and emotional needs

Thanks to this funding, these workshops are FREE for parents & carers in Hertfordshire.

Please see the flyer for further details, including dates and booking information.

Book a place by following this link, or the link in our bio:

https://bit.ly/3JfDWkP

We would welcome partners and professionals sharing this opportunity with families who may benefit.

&ADHD

Learning is messy and takes time!As parents we all want our young people to learn new skills, have better behaviours, to...
02/06/2026

Learning is messy and takes time!

As parents we all want our young people to learn new skills, have better behaviours, to be kind, helpful, independent and responsible people BUT this doesn't happen overnight!

We all made plenty of mistakes on the way to becoming the adults we are now, and so will our children.

Anyone who has attended one of our Talking Teens courses will have heard us talk about parenting as bringing up the adults of the future - not just about bringing up children.

Dr Becky Kennedy https://www.goodinside.com/blog/the-learning-space-is-key-to-building-resilience/ talks about how frustrating and difficult we all feel when we are learning something new, and just like us, she encourages parents to support their children through this "learning space".

Check out this short video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X689j743kzk if you would like to hear her speak about what is happening whilst our young people are learning and building resilience.



Thanks to Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash for the photo.

❓Do you have a Wednesday Why for us❓If YOU have a parenting conundrum and you would like and answer from us or our follo...
02/06/2026

❓Do you have a Wednesday Why for us❓

If YOU have a parenting conundrum and you would like and answer from us or our followers please comment below or DM us and we will do our best to share some insights!🔎

Don't hold back.... we have been around a long time - nothing surprises us and we love a thorny question!

"Before the course I worried I was getting it wrong. Now I know nobody has this whole parenting thing figured out.... Th...
01/06/2026

"Before the course I worried I was getting it wrong. Now I know nobody has this whole parenting thing figured out.... Thank you for reminding me that I don't need to try and be the "perfect" dad - showing up is what really matters"

Thank you for this feedback!

So, what does showing up look like?

It’s about time and connection — not the stuff

Here are some ways to connect with your young person — you’ll know what works for you both:

When you’re running mum’s or dad’s taxi:

🚗 let them know you like having these few minutes together.
🚗let them choose what you listen to - be open-minded!
🚗avoid using the time to tell them off or they won't want to engage
🚗ask about something they are interested in - if you listen to the small stuff, one day they will come with the big stuff

NOTICE what is going on!

Let them know you can see when they’re excited, bored, upset or buzzing.
They might not want a long chat or advice, but just feeling noticed helps them feel heard and loved.🔎

Step into their world — gaming, YouTube, TV, sport ⚽️📺🎮
Even if it’s not your thing, ask to join them. Showing interest builds confidence and sends the message: “You matter because I’m interested in you.”

And BE KIND — to them and to yourself.

Even on our worst days we all need to be treated with kindness.... we get it is hard when our children's behaviour is challenging and we are feeling challenged!

Challenging behaviour often comes from a young person who needs something and doesn’t know how to ask.

Give yourself a breather, have a cup of tea, take 5 minutes to text or call a friend, or scroll through some cat videos!☕📱🐈‍⬛

Then show up for them in the same way — a ruffle of the hair, a drink, a meme or cat video you had to show them.🥛📱🐈

Just something that says: “I’m here.”

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Hemel Hempstead

Website

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/supporting-links-15053924960

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