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# Free Parental Workshop: “Finding Your Balance as a New Parent”
As part of our Healthy Ireland program here in Nenagh library we are delighted to offer this free workshop from Certified International Life Coach Marie Hassan-O’Connor.
👩‍👧 This workshop is designed for new parents, single mothers, grandparents, au pairs, babysitters, and anyone involved with babies and toddlers.
⏰ **Duration:** 1 to 1.5 hours
📍 **Location:** Nenagh Library on September 11th at 10:00 AM
## 🎯 Workshop Objectives
Create a safe, non-judgmental environment for sharing experiences
Discuss common fears and challenges faced in early parenthood or guardianship
Discover practical tools to alleviate stress and boost confidence
Provide valuable resources and supportive networks
Booking is essential, Call 067 34404 to book your place

🗂️ Workshop Flow

1. Welcome & Introduction (10 min)

Warm greeting & presentation of the workshop

Short icebreaker: “One word to describe what you liked most from your childhood?”

2. Sharing Fears & Questions (15 min)

Open discussion in a circle (or breakout groups online)

Guiding prompts:

“What do you find most challenging right now?”

“What questions do you often ask yourself as a parent?”

“What fears do you have?”

3. Building Your Support Network (15 min)

Mapping out “Who can I call when I need help?”

Community resources (local associations, hotlines, online groups)

Encouraging mutual support among participants

4. Mini Coaching Exercise (15 min)

Visualization: “Your best self as a parent”

Reflection questions:

What values do I want to transmit? What relationship do I want to build with this little human being?

What is one small step I can take this week?

. Closing & Resources (10 min)

Summary of key points

Sharing resource list (websites, books, local support groups)

Invitation to future workshops or coaching sessions

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✨ Key Messages

You are not alone in your journey

Every parent has doubts—it’s part of the process

Small steps make a big difference. Trust your gut, you can’t go wrong.

Asking for support is a strength, not a weakness : Asking is the key word there, don’t mind the white noise of UNSOLICITED ADVICE (social media, lady at the till, mother in law and other injunctions)

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