2. Mind
Read
Check out our wellness library with books on lots of topic to support your overall wellbeing.

3. Connection
Connect
Join social or support groups at North Merchiston Club; we have Social Table Tennis; there is also Andy's Man club and independent therapists who use our Therapy Room as their base.

A chance for parents/carers to get together, share experiences, make new friends and catch up with old while gaining new skills  that every parent needs as their children grow up.

 

·       All sessions are free of charge

·       Informal discussions and practical advice

·       Share your parenting skills and experience

·       Feel part of the community

·       Find new ways to have good conversations about challenging topics

·       Discuss and learn about issues that affect you and your children’s wellbeing

 

Here are some subjects that Ask Dad has covered with parents across the city:

·       Supporting young people with anxiety and school related stress

·       Young people and tobacco, vaping, e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction

·       Young people and drugs and alcohol

·       Puberty, sex, relationships, consent and porn

·       Raising children and teens with confidence

·       Drink spiking – what we can do to protect all young people

·       Dads and daughters – how men can support their daughters through puberty and periods and what we need to teach our sons

…or any other issue that is relevant to you and your relationship with your child/young person.