The Incredible Years | Ngā Tau Mīharo

St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-8 years old.
If this course is not the best fit for your whanau you can contact the Incredible Years Administrator at Tauranga Hospital to be put on the list to find out about the other courses which focus on different age ranges, or run at different times on:
​0800 333 061 or [email protected].

Through The Incredible Years Ngā Tau Mīharo you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki. 

You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.

The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.

Why do a parenting course?

• Parenting is the most important job adults do.
• Many of us are not trained or prepared for the task.
• Challenging behaviour causes stress in families.
• Confident parents make a difference in families.
• Learning parenting skills in a supportive group is effective and fun.

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The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included

What’s included in the course?

Parenting Skills

• Play/Attention.
• Social and Emotional Coaching.
• Praise.
• Limit setting.

Interpersonal Skills

• Problem solving.
• Anger management.
• Communication
• Depression control.
• Giving and getting support.​

Academic Skills

• Learning after-school routines.
• Homework support.
• Involvement at school
• Teacher conferences.
• Reading.

 
Parent Comments

• “I wish I did this course years ago.”
• “This course should be compulsory.”
• “I have played with my son for the first time.”
• “We have learnt to stand together and not be divided.”
• “Coming here is the highlight of my week.”
• “Our home is much more harmonious.”
• “I now have a good relationship with my child.”

This course starts twice a year in Term 1 and Term 3 and runs for 14 weeks 
(no sessions during the school holidays)

St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-8 years old.
If this course is not the best fit for your whanau you can contact the Incredible Years Administrator at Tauranga Hospital to be put on the list to find out about the other courses which focus on different age ranges, or run at different times on: 0800 333 061 or [email protected].​
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Time: Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:15pm 
​Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge

Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:

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APPLY FOR INCREDIBLE YEARS NGĀ TAU MĪHARO

Our next course starts 6 August 2025
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Course Information

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• Our courses are designed for parents/caregivers who have at least one child that is aged 3 to 8 years old.
• The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment.
• Children are not able to attend the course with their parent/caregiver.  We do not provide care for children at St Peters House (SPH) or St Peters Church.
• SPH does not arrange transport or provide transport subsidies for course attendees. 
• This course is provided for residents of Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty only (Waihi Beach to Pukehina)
• Weekly morning tea is provided.

Success Stories

I truly believe every single family should have to do this course - it’s invaluable.

Attending the course has definitely made a big difference to the way that I interact with my daughter and has had a very positive impact on our family life in general. 
I cannot recommend this course more highly. My only regret is that I did not do it earlier on in my parenting journey! 

My life has changed completely since completing Incredible Years.  The warm smiles and understanding nature of the course leaders made the programme a joy to attend and I found myself looking forward to every weekly session.
​The teachings they provided and the practical methods used to teach new parenting strategies were very entertaining, fun, and informative. I now have an amazing bond with my son, I enjoy every moment with him and look forward to our future.