Parenting is one of the most beautiful, life-changing experiences—but let’s be honest, it’s also exhausting, overwhelming, and full of moments that leave you questioning yourself.
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Maybe you start the day with the best intentions, but by lunchtime, you’re already wondering if you've made the best choices for your child. Maybe you lie awake at night, replaying the moments you wish you’d handled things differently. Perhaps you want to be patient, present, and connected, but the uncertainty of what to do, the endless demands, and your own unmet needs make it feel impossible.
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However, parenting isn’t just about your child—it’s about you, too 💛 When you feel regulated, supported, and emotionally steady, parenting feels easier. Not perfect, not effortless—but lighter, calmer, and more connected.
You don’t need more willpower to “stay calm.” You need real tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and parent in a way that feels right for you—even in the tough moments.
You deserve support, too. And that’s what I’m here to offer. Because when you take care of yourself, you can show up as the mum you want to be.
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Let’s start this journey together. 💛
​​Over the last few years, we’ve supported families through playgroups, counselling, online retreats, and more — all with one simple goal:
To help parents overcome challenges so they can parent at their best.
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That hasn’t changed. But how we deliver on that mission is evolving.
We’ve always believed that parenting is too hard to do alone — especially when life is overwhelming, and support feels out of reach. So we’ve offered what we could: funded counselling, warm playgroups, safe spaces to talk and connect.
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But in truth? Funding has become harder and harder to access. And like many small organisations, we’ve had to rethink how we can keep going — without burning out, compromising our values, or closing our doors.
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So we’re building something new.
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Introducing DYF Parents
DYF Parents is the new online arm of our organisation — offering paid micro-courses, deeper coaching, and transformational online programmes for parents ready to invest in change.
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Why paid services?
Because we want to keep going. And because we believe it’s okay to charge for support that’s thoughtful, life-changing, and designed with care. In fact, the income from DYF Parents helps us keep our playgroups running and our funded work alive.
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It means we can keep showing up for the parents who need low-cost or funded support — without asking the people doing the work to carry the cost themselves.
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What’s Staying the Same
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Our mission to support parents through challenge
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Our warmth, realness, and care
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Our commitment to accessible options where possible
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Our deep belief in the strength and potential of families
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What’s New
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A clearer structure, with both funded and paid support options
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A new suite of online offers: from short video courses to full coaching programmes
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A leadership shift behind the scenes to help us grow with strength and sustainability
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Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Whether you’ve come to a playgroup, read one of our posts, joined an online course, or simply sent us a kind message — you’re part of what keeps this work going.
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We’re still here.
We’re growing.
And we’re in it for the long haul.
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With warmth,
Emma
Co-Founder & Director
Dream Your Future Families CIC
Parent & Child Community Spaces
We love creating safe, welcoming spaces for families — and 'Performing Arts for Little Pickles' is one of our favourites.
This playful, creative group is a chance for young children to express themselves while parents and carers connect with each other in a relaxed environment. The group is led by our children’s mindfulness practitioner Marie, with support from Emma, our in-house counsellor and director of DYF.
Low Cost Parent Counselling
Parenting can be tough — especially when life is throwing extra challenges your way.
For the past five years, we’ve offered low-cost, professional counselling to parents both locally and online. While this service is currently paused as we seek new funding, we’re still here to support you.
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👉 Explore our growing library of online resources for parents below.