Mellow Parenting

23/04/2026

Are you an Accredited Practitioner? 🌟 Or perhaps you’ve started your journey towards Accreditation?

Well, Mellow Up! was created just for you! 💪

Don’t miss out on the exclusive event bringing Practitioners together at The Barracks Conference Centre in Stirling on Monday, 10th August 2026.

Places are fully funded but limited, so register early to avoid disappointment*: https://forms.gle/AbtyAfSDQnDp5KaC6

ℹ️ More details coming soon.

*Mellow Up! is free to attend for Accredited Practitioners and Practitioners on their journey towards Accreditation.

20/04/2026

This month, the Mellow Team got together for our Team Wellbeing Day, and we ticked all the boxes!

🥪 a great lunch (and some very hot wings!) followed by birthday cake for Stewart and Lucía
🎨 some Mellow time painting pottery
🎱 and a good dose of competitiveness playing pool

As always, time together outside the office fills our cups! 🫶

16/04/2026

At Mellow, we are always looking for ways to strengthen the support we offer our Practitioners, and ensure families continue to receive the highest quality of care.

We’re pleased to share an exciting update to our Certification and Accreditation process, designed to better support Practitioners, keep skills fresh, and help our workforce stay connected with the latest in Mellow practice. 📢

These changes are about investing in our Practitioners. By creating a more consistent and supportive framework, we aim to strengthen confidence in delivery, enhance the quality of support for families, and keep our community connected, skilled, and inspired 💡 We’re excited about this next step and the opportunities it brings for continued learning, growth, and impact.

See what’s changed: https://www.mellowparenting.org/news/news/updates-to-practitioner-certification-and-accreditation/

If you have any questions or would like support with starting your journey towards Accreditation, the Mellow Team is here to help. 📥 Get in touch at enquiries@mellowparenting.org

Thank you for being part of the Mellow community. 🫂 Together, we continue to make a difference.

13/04/2026

How do relationship-based programmes support parents and families?

Research from Moldova found that Mellow Parenting significantly improved mothers’ wellbeing, parenting confidence, and day‑to‑day stress levels, while also supporting positive changes in children’s behaviour.

Mellow Growing Together, delivered alongside mums experiencing vulnerabilities with their babies and toddlers, offered a safe and structured space for parents to reflect, connect, and build stronger relationships with their children.

What this really highlights is the value of giving parents the right tools and emotional support. For families facing challenging circumstances, interventions like Mellow Parenting can make a meaningful difference, strengthening bonds, reducing stress, and helping children thrive.

The researchers suggest this approach has real potential to be expanded across Moldova and similar regions, offering hope and practical support to families who need it most.

Source: Jones, A., Golds, L., Duncan, N., Spivacenco, I., Mamaliga, D., Tainsh, R., Ibrahim, R. and MacBeth, A. (2025) Effectiveness of Mellow Parenting on parental mental health and parenting outcomes on a vulnerable parent sample in Moldova.

09/04/2026

Last month, we brought our valued Mellow Trainers together at Trainers’ Day, with colleagues from across the UK joining us in person at Mellow HQ and online from around Europe.

On the day, we shared news on our Direct Delivery projects, a review of the refreshed Mellow Growing Together resources, and a look at the updated Training and Accreditation pathway for both Practitioners and Trainers.

There was also plenty of time to relax, catch up during the longer breaks, and enjoy lunch together.

Big thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a positive, productive and enjoyable day.

07/04/2026

Save the date for Mellow Up! - the exclusive event for Accredited Practitioners to get together for a day of shared learning and insightful conversations.

Join us at The Barracks Conference Centre in Stirling on Monday, 10th August 2026.

Places are fully funded but limited, so register early to avoid disappointment*: https://forms.gle/AbtyAfSDQnDp5KaC6

More details coming soon.

*Mellow Up! is free to attend for Accredited Practitioners and Practitioners on their journey towards Accreditation.

06/04/2026

Join us at Coffee & Connections - our monthly, informal chat to share recent and relevant research, and discuss new ideas to incorporate into our practice.

📅 Tue, 7 April - 8am (UK Time)
📍 Online via Teams
💡 April's Topic: Practitioners and Participants in Türkiye Results with Albina Bilinska, Student at King's College London

ℹ️ Find out more at evaluation@mellowparenting.org

03/04/2026

We hope this weekend brings families a little extra sunshine, laughter, and the joy of being together. Whether it’s egg hunts, shared meals, or simply moments of rest, may your homes be filled with warmth, curiosity, and love. 🌷🐰

From all of us at Mellow, wishing you a happy and peaceful Easter. 💛

03/04/2026

Congratulations to the parents of Burnfoot Early Years Centre who have just completed our Mellow Growing Together Programme. We are delighted to see more parents from the Scottish Borders getting access to Mellow Parenting programmes.

Mellow Growing Together is our 8-session programme for parents and caregivers of children aged from birth to 5 years. It promotes positive parent–child relationships and encourages responsive and sensitive caregiving. Parents and caregivers are also provided with strength-based video feedback, focusing on the strengths within their relationship with their child.

Today we send a huge congratulations to our wonderful mums who have just completed the 8 week Mellow Growing together programme ✨

Over the past weeks, we have watched you connect, reflect, support one another, and grow in confidence as parents and as individuals. Your openness, commitment, and kindness have made this group truly special.
Well done to you both 👏👏 we are very proud.

30/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that Mellow Parenting has once again achieved the Charity Excellence Quality Mark!

This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and trauma-informed support for families, and to continually improving the way we work.

Most importantly, it means families can trust that the support they receive from Mellow is safe, high-quality, and focused on helping parents and children thrive together.

26/03/2026

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Check for the latest updates on all things Mellow, what we've been up to in March, and what's coming next! 🤩

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25/03/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the mums, children, and Mellow Parenting practitioners at Burnfoot Early Years Centre for sharing their Mellow Mums group journey with us. This week marks their halfway point, and it’s been wonderful to see some of their journey through pictures.

This is what partnering with parents should look like, fun, laughter, working together, enjoyment, with parents recognised and celebrated as the experts in their own families and journeys.

Enjoy the coming sessions everyone ❤️