Venue: Virginia Church of Ireland Hall

Public Health Nurse led toilet training webinars

FREE ONLINE CLASSES FOR TOILET TRAINING

Where: Online through webex webinar

When: The first Thursday of every month

Time: 1pm-2pm

Host: Public Health Nurses from Cavan/Monaghan PHN service

Who can attend: Parents/Guardians with children aged 18 months onwards

How do I register: Contact your PHN or scan the QR code below

The first Thursday of Every Month from 1pm - 2pm

To Register contact your PHN in Cavan/Monaghan or scan QR Code shown

The first Thursday of Every Month from 1pm - 2pm

To Register contact your PHN in Cavan/Monaghan or scan QR Code shown

*While we use the term parent/s, our supports are open to all care givers including grandparents, foster parents and other carers.

Join our Parent and Baby/Toddler Group – open to parents, carers, babies, and toddlers (0–4 years). Each week we offer a new activity to keep things fresh and fun, including:

🎨 Messy Play & Crafts
🧸 Sensory Play
🚂 Toy Free Play & More!

Plus, there’s always:
☕ Tea, Coffee & Biscuits
🗣️ Friendly Chat & Support

📍@Focus Family Resource Centre Killeshandra
🕘 Every Wednesday 9.30 am - 12 pm
💷 €2 per family

No need to book – just drop in and join the fun!
We’d love to welcome you and your little one 💕

For more info, contact: 049 4364065

Join our Parent and Baby/Toddler Group – open to parents, carers, babies, and toddlers (0–4 years). Each week we offer a new activity to keep things fresh and fun, including:

🎨 Messy Play & Crafts
🧸 Sensory Play
🚂 Toy Free Play & More!

Plus, there’s always:
☕ Tea, Coffee & Biscuits
🗣️ Friendly Chat & Support

📍@Focus Family Resource Centre Killeshandra
🕘 Every Wednesday 9.30 am - 12 pm
💷 €2 per family

No need to book – just drop in and join the fun!
We’d love to welcome you and your little one 💕

For more info, contact: 049 4364065

To order the Safe Harbour storybook and guide, or to access an audiobook, podcast, worksheets, and other resources, scan the QR code or visit: www.childhoodbereavement.ie/safeharbour

Men's Development Network

FREEPHONE: 1800 816 588

Hours:

Mon: 10am - 8pm

Tues: 12pm - 8pm

Wed: 10am - 8pm

Thurs: 12pm - 8pm

Fri: 2pm - 8pm

Sat: 2pm - 6pm

Sun: 2pm - 6pm

Bank Hols: 2pm - 6pm

mal@mensnetwork.ie

mensnetwork.ie/mal

Men's Development Network

FREEPHONE: 1800 816 588

Hours:

Mon: 10am - 8pm

Tues: 12pm - 8pm

Wed: 10am - 8pm

Thurs: 12pm - 8pm

Fri: 2pm - 8pm

Sat: 2pm - 6pm

Sun: 2pm - 6pm

Bank Hols: 2pm - 6pm

mal@mensnetwork.ie

mensnetwork.ie/mal

• Access to Peer Support Groups

• One to One Support Groups

• Educational Programmes

• Counselling

• Wellbeing and Educational Workshops

The Project seeks to create a common vision and shared responsibility among services in supporting the recovery of children. At the core of the TLC KIDZ Project is the TLC KIDZ Programme.

This is a 12 week group work programme for children and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse. The children’s group and mother’s group run concurrently on the same week and cater for children aged between 5-17 years old.

To receive free sessions, a Ukrainian needs register on the website mymind.org/join and write an email "I want to receive free sessions for Ukrainians" to office@mymind.org 

The link has step-by-step instructions in Ukrainian from their website

This video created by Cavan Youth Participation Group highlights Safety when using the Internet

Click on link below to watch an Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

Topic Generator: https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/

 Instagram:

Instagram Family Centre provides tools for parents and carers to supervise their teenager’s account, including staying up to date with who follows them, and who they follow, and view their daily time spent on the app, and set daily time limits.

More information on this is available here: 

https://familycenter.instagram.com/dashboard/

https://familycenter.instagram.com/uk/

 TikTok:

TikTok has Family Pairing options which allows parents/carers and their teenagers to set up safety settings based on their individual needs. This includes restricting content that may not be appropriate; selecting privacy settings on the TikTok account; restricting Direct Messages; setting screen time limits; and other useful tools.

TikTok Family Pairing: 

https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety#4

https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/account-information/screen-time
Snapchat: 

The Snapchat Family Centre provides tools for parents/carers to supervise who their teenager is interacting with.

https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center- 

 Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those that provide parental controls to allow parents to manage their child's privacy settings, approve or block apps that your child, set time limits, manage your child's account and data settings, and manage app downloads and purchases.

 Apple:

https://www.apple.com/uk/families/
Google Family Link:

https://families.google/familylink/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10315823 - YouTube Kids and/or supervised experience on YouTube.
Microsoft:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/family-safety
Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG2LBLF5V2T8XUX8

The popular games consoles also offer free parental controls and easy step by step guides to setting them up, including:

Xbox: xbox.com/en-IE/parental-controls

Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/parental-controls/

Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
Many internet service providers also offer parental control. Some of the following links may be useful:

Virgin Media: https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
Vodafone: https://securenet.vodafone.ie/. 

DigiWeb: https://digiweb.ie/parental-controls/

Jane McGarrigle

Project Officer - Webwise,

Talent Garden,

Claremont Avenue,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9

t: 087 708 1792

email janemcgarrigle@pdst.ie

www.webwise.ie 

To order the Safe Harbour storybook and guide, or to access an audiobook, podcast, worksheets, and other resources, scan the QR code or visit: www.childhoodbereavement.ie/safeharbour

HUGG Suicide Bereavement Support Group:

For more information on attending a HUGG group Telephone 01 513 4048 monitored answering machine Email support@hugg.ie HUGG also have an online support group for adults and one specifically for young people between 18 and 25 years. See www.HUGG.ie for more information.

Pieta Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer (SBLO):

Maria McBrien Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Telephone 085 870 6591 Email maria.mcbrien@pieta.ie

Monaghan Out Service, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Cavan Outreach Service, Cavan Town Co. Cavan

Call to book an appointment: 0818 1111 26

24/7 Helpline: 1800 247 247

Confidential and Free

Contact: 087 904 6405 / www.fasn.ie

• One to One Support

• Access to Free Educational Programs specifically for Family Members

• Low Cost Counselling

• Access to Weekly Peer Support Groups

Contact: 087 904 6405 / www.fasn.ie

Please see attached list of Numbers and Supports available.

Please see attached list of Numbers and Supports available.

• We help parents who are not married to each other better understand complex family law issues, specifically access and custody, maintenance and guardianship, we also promote shared parenting and provide parenting tips to help parents develop good parenting relationships.

• We believe children born to unmarried parents should have the same rights as those born to married parents.

• We believe that children have a right to be loved and cared for by both parents, where possible.

• We advocate for changes in the constitution to ensure that that all parents have the same rights regardless of their marital status or gender.

• We develop policies to influence and advance the reform of the Family Law system.

• We campaign for a systematic review of how public services and social welfare is delivered to reflect the changing family structures of the 21st century.

This series of short videos have been created specifically for teenagers. They provide helpful information about coping with common mental health difficulties, and where you can go if you need some support.

This series of short videos have been created specifically for teenagers. They provide helpful information about coping with common mental health difficulties, and where you can go if you need some support.

Contact Number: 1800 111 888

https://audioboom.com/channels/5013394

https:// www2.hse.ie/healthy-you/minding-your-wellbeing-programme.html

www.stresscontrol.ie

www.mymentalhealthrecovery.com

www.mentalhealthireland.ie

www.suicideorsurvive.ie

www.translateireland.ie

Useful Resources www.hse.ie/grief Irish Hospice Foundation Further suggested reading is available from our Thérèse Brady Library, library@hospicefoundation.ie Bereavement & Loss Hub www.bereaved.ie Bereavement Support Line Freephone 1800 80 70 77. Available Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm. In partnership with the HSE. Produced by Irish Hospice Foundation’s Bereavement Education & Resource Centre info@hospicefoundation.ie (01) 679 3188 www.hospicefoundation.ie Registered 114617 CHY6830. Registered 20013554 A joint initiative by HSE and IHF in response to COVID 19.

Fatherhood Project Next Steps:  How you can use these Resources?

• Visit the Erasmus+ Fatherhood Partner Website:  https://fatherhoodproject.eu/

• Follow the Fatherhood Project on Social Media: Follow on LinkedIn and Facebook

• Access all the Resources (Modules, Best Practices, Activities) by logging in to the Moodle Platform https://fatherhoodproject.eu/fatherhood-platform/
  (*Instructions on logging in to platform are on slide #24 on attached slides).  Please use these Resources with father groups you work with.

• Participate in the Pilot: review the Training Programme Website, Moodle Platform and Resources and provide your feedback by completing a short online feedback survey.

• Spread the word: talk to Fathers, community-based organisations, policy makers etc to explain how they can get involved. We believe this project can be part of the solution and can have an impact on systemic change for fathers in Ireland and Europe.

• Reach out and network with members of the National Reference Group who contributed to this project:  
  An Cosán, Childhood Development Initiative (CDI), From Lads to Dads, Men’s Development Network, One Family, Preparing for Life, Tiglin, Treoir

Find out more:

• Presentation Slides from Launch: I attach a copy of the slides from the event and a version with the notes, it may help to provide more information. 

• Launch Photos: You can view the full album of photos on Facebook from the Launch Event here.

• Launch Recording: A recording of the event will be available on the Fatherhood Project YouTube Channel/ Project Website in the near future.

Fatherhood project | An Erasmus+ KA2 project

Lots of things can have an impact on our mental health.  Things like money, housing, relationships, loss, ill health, loneliness and pain can lead to worry, stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed by life.  

It can be hard to know what support you need and where to find it.  

That’s why seven leading expert charities have come together to ensure you receive the Right Support at the Right Time and get wellbeing support that works for you.  

Our service offers: 

• One to one consultation with our expert advocates to find the support that will work for you 

• Mental health and wellbeing information and awareness sessions 

• Practical tips and advice to improve your sense of wellbeing and resilience 

• Expert support and advocacy to help you deal with the issues you are worried about  

• Support to access to therapeutic physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Practical planning and support to help you understand your rights and ensure your voice is heard 

The service is open to anyone living in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Over the age of 16yrs.    

Out Service is open to those living in Cavan, Leitrim, Donegal and Louth 

You can get in touch by contacting: 

Cavan/Leitrim Support Officer Co-Ordinator Edel Smyth 087 220 2088 edel.smyth@respond.ie  

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or just starting out, you’re very welcome. Come along for a relaxed afternoon of knitting, chat, and company. New members always welcome!

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming space for parents and carers while babies and toddlers explore a variety of activities each week, including arts and crafts, creative play, and sensory activities.

All parents, carers, babies, and toddlers are very welcome. Come along, meet others, and have some fun together!

kellie-ann.coulter@nowgroup.org

Click on link below to watch an Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

Click on link below to watch an Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

Topic Generator: https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/

 Instagram:

Instagram Family Centre provides tools for parents and carers to supervise their teenager’s account, including staying up to date with who follows them, and who they follow, and view their daily time spent on the app, and set daily time limits.

More information on this is available here: 

https://familycenter.instagram.com/dashboard/

https://familycenter.instagram.com/uk/

 TikTok:

TikTok has Family Pairing options which allows parents/carers and their teenagers to set up safety settings based on their individual needs. This includes restricting content that may not be appropriate; selecting privacy settings on the TikTok account; restricting Direct Messages; setting screen time limits; and other useful tools.

TikTok Family Pairing: 

https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety#4

https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/account-information/screen-time
Snapchat: 

The Snapchat Family Centre provides tools for parents/carers to supervise who their teenager is interacting with.

https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center- 

 Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those that provide parental controls to allow parents to manage their child's privacy settings, approve or block apps that your child, set time limits, manage your child's account and data settings, and manage app downloads and purchases.

 Apple:

https://www.apple.com/uk/families/
Google Family Link:

https://families.google/familylink/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10315823 - YouTube Kids and/or supervised experience on YouTube.
Microsoft:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/family-safety
Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG2LBLF5V2T8XUX8

The popular games consoles also offer free parental controls and easy step by step guides to setting them up, including:

Xbox: xbox.com/en-IE/parental-controls

Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/parental-controls/

Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
Many internet service providers also offer parental control. Some of the following links may be useful:

Virgin Media: https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
Vodafone: https://securenet.vodafone.ie/. 

DigiWeb: https://digiweb.ie/parental-controls/

Jane McGarrigle

Project Officer - Webwise,

Talent Garden,

Claremont Avenue,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9

t: 087 708 1792

email janemcgarrigle@pdst.ie

www.webwise.ie 

Topic Generator: https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/

 Instagram:

Instagram Family Centre provides tools for parents and carers to supervise their teenager’s account, including staying up to date with who follows them, and who they follow, and view their daily time spent on the app, and set daily time limits.

More information on this is available here: 

https://familycenter.instagram.com/dashboard/

https://familycenter.instagram.com/uk/

 TikTok:

TikTok has Family Pairing options which allows parents/carers and their teenagers to set up safety settings based on their individual needs. This includes restricting content that may not be appropriate; selecting privacy settings on the TikTok account; restricting Direct Messages; setting screen time limits; and other useful tools.

TikTok Family Pairing: 

https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety#4

https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/account-information/screen-time
Snapchat: 

The Snapchat Family Centre provides tools for parents/carers to supervise who their teenager is interacting with.

https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center- 

 Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those that provide parental controls to allow parents to manage their child's privacy settings, approve or block apps that your child, set time limits, manage your child's account and data settings, and manage app downloads and purchases.

 Apple:

https://www.apple.com/uk/families/
Google Family Link:

https://families.google/familylink/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10315823 - YouTube Kids and/or supervised experience on YouTube.
Microsoft:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/family-safety
Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG2LBLF5V2T8XUX8

The popular games consoles also offer free parental controls and easy step by step guides to setting them up, including:

Xbox: xbox.com/en-IE/parental-controls

Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/parental-controls/

Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
Many internet service providers also offer parental control. Some of the following links may be useful:

Virgin Media: https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
Vodafone: https://securenet.vodafone.ie/. 

DigiWeb: https://digiweb.ie/parental-controls/

Jane McGarrigle

Project Officer - Webwise,

Talent Garden,

Claremont Avenue,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9

t: 087 708 1792

email janemcgarrigle@pdst.ie

www.webwise.ie 

Resources on brain development, emotional health and parenting. Togetherness can help build healthier relationships and happier lives. these online journeys will help families better understand and manage emotional health in daily life.

Come along to Kool Kids Cavan for a relaxed, welcoming space for parents and guardians of children with autism. It’s a chance to take a breather, meet other families, and feel supported in a calm, understanding environment.

We’re open between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, so feel free to drop in whenever it suits you and stay for a while.

From time to time, we’ll have local professionals who work in autism services in Cavan pop in for a chat. It’s a great chance to ask questions, learn about supports in the area, and get a feel for what different services offer, all in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

Whether you’re in the mood to chat, get some information, or just enjoy a quiet cuppa, you’re very welcome.

🗓 Every Tuesday
📍 Kool Kids, Cavan

For more information, contact Edel on 087 220 2088

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. To support you create a nurturing environment, the National Parents Council (NPC), in partnership with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a series of free online webinars for parents.

What You’ll Learn:
This programme provides practical insights and strategies, including:

• How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health

• Supporting your child manage big feelings and cope with challenges

• Building and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship.

• Helping your child in developing resilience.

• Promoting children’s rights for a mentally healthy life.

• Practical steps to implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing

The session will last approximately 75 minutes and includes an interactive Q&A with our experienced facilitators. Taking place the week of the 1st of June, sessions will take place at 10am and 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 10am on Friday Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

Click above to register!!

Let’s work together to create a positive and supportive foundation for your child’s future.

Warm regards,
National Parents Council

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. To support you create a nurturing environment, the National Parents Council (NPC), in partnership with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a series of free online webinars for parents.

What You’ll Learn:
This programme provides practical insights and strategies, including:

• How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health

• Supporting your child manage big feelings and cope with challenges

• Building and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship.

• Helping your child in developing resilience.

• Promoting children’s rights for a mentally healthy life.

• Practical steps to implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing

The session will last approximately 75 minutes and includes an interactive Q&A with our experienced facilitators. Taking place the week of the 1st of June, sessions will take place at 10am and 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 10am on Friday Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

Click above to register!!

Let’s work together to create a positive and supportive foundation for your child’s future.

Warm regards,
National Parents Council