Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Is this course suitable for ‘repeat parents’?
We find that unless you have done your parenting very recently, your recall of those early hazy days of parenting are just that — hazy! Therefore we find that repeat parents find lots of new information that helps them in those early years. Some parents think that they didn’t do it very well the first time around. In such cases, you will find that the course is most helpful. Feel free to contact us via the link below to if you wish to discuss your particular situation before making up your mind. -
2. When should we attend?
The course is designed for parents-to-be and the best time to attend is between two weeks and three months before the birth of your baby. We cover a lot of material and it is well worth having some preparation time before you are thrown in to the deep end. That said, we have had couples do the course a week or so after their baby has arrived (young babies are welcome — they tend to sleep right through the course) and they still felt they got a lot out of it, even though they didn’t have time to prepare! -
3. We are a lesbian couple, should we attend?
Our course is very welcoming to all families. The only pre-requisite to attending the FSW course is that you want to be a good parent, maintain and improve your relationship with your partner, be willing to learn and have a good time. -
4. My partner doesn’t want to attend. Should I still come?
The course has a large component examining the stresses parenthood puts on partners and how to avoid them. It is strongly recommended that couples attend together. However, we recognise that this isn’t always possible. We provide course material and exercises that can be done at home with the absent partner. -
5. I don’t have a partner. Should I still come?
While a part of our course focusses on relationships between couples, the material we present is also relevant to the single Mum as whilst she isn’t involved in an intimate relationship, she will need to maintain and improve all relationships to provide her with assistance during the early weeks and years of parenting. Parenting can be very tough on your own and therefore the information we provide can forewarn you and help you prepare to find the extra help you will need. -
6. Can I get a refund if I have had my baby before the course or if I am in labour and can’t attend?
We find that new parents still get a lot out of the course and we love it when you bring your newborn along. The invariably sleep or feed their way through the entire course (this does not reflect on the course content!). However, we do have a refund policy: -
•Cancel within two weeks of the course, full refund provided less $10 administration fee.
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•Cancel within one week of the course, 50% refund provided less $10 administration fee.
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•Cancel less than one week before the course (viz previous Sunday) no refund.
However if you are in labour (or give birth) within that week and cannot make the course, we will give you a full refund, less $10 administration fee and wish you happy parenthood!
