Online Family Workshops

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity is proud to join the Digital Services Consortium (DSC), an alliance of twelve charities, which will help over 20,000 families to get online, get connected, and access life-changing support online.

The Marvellous Family Workshops are available for families supported by a Roald Dahl Nurse. Available for children, young people, and their families, these sessions will give young people and their siblings the chance to meet others who truly understand, make new friends, and build a strong, supportive community.

If you have any questions about our workshops or would like to book on, please email us at familyworkshops@roalddahlcharity.org

Children and Young People Groups

An online space for children and young people.

+

Online Sensory Groups

For any child/young person under 18 who would benefit from parent led sensory exploration.

Sensory Storytime
Follow along with a story, using items from around the house to engage all five senses.
Last Friday of the month: 12:00 - 12:40

Story Massage
Follow along with stories and nursery rhymes using touch and massage

Once a month: Monday 18:00 - 18:30

+

5 and under Group

A fun-filled hour of songs, stories and early years crafts for young children living with all conditions

Every other Tuesday
17:00 - 18:00

+

Young People living with Sickle Cell and other blood disorders

An online group for children and young people living with sickle cell and other blood disorders. A space to talk, meet new people, and make new friends.

Children living with sickle cell (parent attendance required)
Second Tuesday of the month 17:00 - 18:00
Teens living with sickle sell
First Monday of the month 19:00-20:00

+

Young People Living with Epilepsy

An online group for young people living with Epilepsy. A space to talk, meet new people, and make new friends.

Parents & Under 12s
Mondays (Bi-weekly from 21st July)
16:30 - 17:30
Age 13-15
Fridays 17:00-18:00
Age 16-18
Fridays 18:00-19:00

+

Meet a Marvellous...

A chance to meet interesting people from a range of sectors such as animal care, law and aviation. See what they do, ask questions, and have a go!
Requests welcome!

Last Friday of the month
19:00-20:00

+

Sibling Group 15+

An online group for the siblings of children under a Roald Dahl Nurse. A place to talk and meet peers.

Thursdays:
19:00 - 20:00

+

Parent and Siblings Group (Under 12)

An online group for the parents and siblings of children under our Roald Dahl Nurses. A time to bond one on one through games, arts and crafts, fun challenges and more...

Saturday (once a month)
17:00 - 18:00
Wednesday (once a month)
17:00 - 18:00

+

Parent Wellbeing - Monthly

An hour to re-charge, connect and look after yourself in the company of people who understand the pressures and challenges you are facing. We will be doing various fun and relaxing activities such as yoga, painting, clay modelling, meditation and more. Requests are welcome!

Register Your Interest
Roald Dahl Nurse

Parent and Carer Online Social Groups

These condition-specific social groups are a chance to meet and chat with other parents and carers who understand what life is like living with and caring for a children with a serious illness. Our Roald Dahl Nurses often come along too! Hear updates from the charity and get tips and advice from other families.

+

Parents Group: Children Living with Complex Medical Conditions

An online group for parents of young people living with complex medical conditions.

Wednesday once a month
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00

+

Parents Group: Sickle Cell

An online group for parents of young people living with sickle cell.

Wednesday bi-weekly
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00

+

Parents Group: Epilepsy

An online group for parents of young people living with epilepsy.

Tuesday bi-weekly
11:00 - 12:00
19:00 - 20:00

Register Your Interest
Roald Dahl Nurse and child

Parent and Carer Workshops

These sessions will equip families with the tools and knowledge to make everyday life a little easier’

+

28 January - Understanding and Supporting Children's Sleep

10am - 12.30pm

  • Build on your knowledge and understanding of sleep and what impacts/improves it
  • Increase your skills when addressing issues of settling, night waking, early rising and sleeping alone
  • Improve your confidence to apply information gained to your own situation
+

10 March - Navigating Mental Capacity law - A parent's guide

7pm - 9pm

    This two-hour session will help parents and carers understand how the law supports young people once they turn 16, and what steps families can take to plan ahead. It will explain the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Lasting Power of Attorney, and Deputyship, using easy to understand language and practical examples.

+

12 & 19 March - Parenting a child with complex needs

7.30pm - 9pm

This 2-part interactive and supportive online workshop is based on lived experience and uses evidence and research to navigate the complexities of parenting a child with complex medical needs. It covers topics including:

  • Holding complex emotions
  • Living in our own story
  • Dealing with difficult anniversaries
  • Changing relationships
  • Navigating the web of professional input
  • Communicating with practitioners
  • Being an empowered parent
Support

Sign up to our Newsletter

Hear all the latest news from Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, including fundraising and events, information about Roald Dahl Nurses and more!
Holograph