5 group sessions and 3 phone consultations
The three Ps in ‘Triple P’ stand for Positive Parenting Programme. It is a parenting and family support strategy designed to prevent behavioural and emotional problems in children.
It is suitable for all parents of children aged 0-16 years old.
The Triple P is conducted at different levels:
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Large group seminars (Level 2) – Seminars are held over 3 sessions and cover key concepts of Triple P packed with ideas to help make raising kids easier.
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Individual consultations (Level 3) – One to one consultations to help parents manage one or two specific behaviour problems that are a current concern.
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Group Sessions (Level 4) – Group work are for parents who are interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of Positive Parenting Strategies. It consists of 5 group sessions followed by three phone consultations to reinforce the strategies.
Since it started, Triple P has benefited more than 23,000 parents in Singapore with participants reporting an improvement in parenting competence, lowered parenting stress and reduced behavioural problems in children.
Mdm Ng, parent of Pri 4 student, Princess Elizabeth Primary School
“The service is flexible to accommodate to participant’s schedule so much so that even with Covid-19 situation, the session can be still completed in a safely manner. Keep it up!”
Mdm Neo, parent of Pri 4 student, Unity Primary School
“I learn what parents can do to have a positive parenting rather than scolding.”
Mdm Nurlienna, parent of Pri 4 student, Lianhua Primary School
“I feel it’s a good experience, where we as parent learnt more about the teaching tools and how to approach our child in a better way. And it is a one to one session so we can talk more freely about our problem with the trainer.”
Parents who have attended the programmes reported:
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Reduction in negative emotional state
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Reduction in children’s difficult behaviours
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Improvement in parenting competency
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Decrease in parenting stress