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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/utility/feedstylesheets/atom.xsl" media="screen"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en-US"><title type="html">Announcements</title><subtitle type="html" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/atom</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/atom" /><generator uri="http://telligent.com" version="12.0.0.15013">Telligent Community (Build: 12.0.0.15013)</generator><updated>2026-09-16T14:55:34Z</updated><entry><title>Emotionally Based School Avoidance - Seminar</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/emotionally-based-school-avoidance---seminar" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/emotionally-based-school-avoidance---seminar</id><published>2026-10-22T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-10-22T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Thursday 3ʳᵈ December 2026
On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM
To explore why school avoidance arises and learn some tips to help &amp;ndash; with a focus on ADHD and Autism.
For Royal Navy Parents of children of children of all ages.
To Book or more information ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/emotionally-based-school-avoidance---seminar"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14470&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Parenting During the Deployment Cycle - Seminar</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle---seminar-47347503" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle---seminar-47347503</id><published>2026-10-12T16:22:25Z</published><updated>2026-10-12T16:22:25Z</updated><content type="html">Thursday 22nd October 2026 on Zoom, 7.30 - 9.00 pm
For Navy parents of children of children of all ages.
Email: &lt;a id="" href="mailto:info@sftrust.ork.uk"&gt;info@sftrust.ork.uk&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;

(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle---seminar-47347503"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14767&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Masking and Burnout in Neurodivergent Children (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminar</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/masking-and-burnout-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-not---seminar" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/masking-and-burnout-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-not---seminar</id><published>2026-10-08T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-10-08T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Thursday 19ᵗʰ November 2026
On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM
Allowing you to learn practical strategies to recognise the signs and support children more effectively.
For Royal Navy Parents of children of neurodivergent children of all ages (diagnosed or no...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/masking-and-burnout-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-not---seminar"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14469&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Intro to Parenting Children with Autism Free Online Seminar</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/intro-to-parenting-children-with-autism-free-online-seminar" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/intro-to-parenting-children-with-autism-free-online-seminar</id><published>2026-10-06T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-10-06T18:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a href="https://www.sftrust.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Southampton Families Trust&lt;/a&gt; are delivering a free online seminar - Intro to Parenting Children with Autism
Thursday 15th October 7.30 - 9.00pm via Zoom
Bookings by email to : &lt;a href="mailto:info@sftrust.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;info@sftrust.org.uk&lt;/a&gt;
An introduction to parenting Children with Autism:
Insig...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/intro-to-parenting-children-with-autism-free-online-seminar"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14728&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Parenting during the Deployment Cycle</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle</id><published>2026-09-25T20:31:30Z</published><updated>2026-09-25T20:31:30Z</updated><content type="html">Parenting during the Deployment Cycle&amp;nbsp;free online seminar for Naval families? Further details are below, and flyers are attached.
&amp;nbsp;Thursday 22nd&amp;nbsp;October&amp;nbsp;7.30 - 9.00 pm, on Zoom
Bookings by email to &lt;a href="mailto:info@sftrust.org.uk"&gt;info@sftrust.org.uk&lt;/a&gt;
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Durin...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14641&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Early Engagement Webinar</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/valuing-forces-families-overseas-early-engagement-webinar" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/valuing-forces-families-overseas-early-engagement-webinar</id><published>2026-09-25T09:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-25T09:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Are you considering an overseas assignment or have you received an assignment order to move overseas?
The NFF, along with the Army and RAF Families Federations are delivering a webinar on the 15th October giving serving personnel and their families a...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/valuing-forces-families-overseas-early-engagement-webinar"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14629&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>The Warrior Programme are Running a 3-day ONLINE Foundation Course.</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/the-warrior-programme-are-running-a-3-day-online-foundation-course" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/the-warrior-programme-are-running-a-3-day-online-foundation-course</id><published>2026-09-24T14:55:49Z</published><updated>2026-09-24T14:55:49Z</updated><content type="html">Are you interested in maximising your potential and overcoming the feelings of low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, fear of failure, stress and anxiety, that keep tripping you up? 

The Warrior Programme are running a 3-day ONLINE foundation cours...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/the-warrior-programme-are-running-a-3-day-online-foundation-course"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14627&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Parenting Children with ADHD - New Course Starting on 6th October</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-children-with-adhd---new-course-starting-on-6th-october" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-children-with-adhd---new-course-starting-on-6th-october</id><published>2026-09-22T14:00:30Z</published><updated>2026-09-22T14:00:30Z</updated><content type="html">Our Parenting Children with ADHD course is for Royal Navy and Royal Marines parents and carers of children with ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected.
It offers practical strategies, support and a chance to connect with other Naval families who unders...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-children-with-adhd---new-course-starting-on-6th-october"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14605&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Recruit For Spouses Latest Events and Employment Opportunities</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spouses-latest-events-and-employment-opportunities" /><link rel="enclosure" type="application/pdf" length="929671" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/cfs-file/__key/telligent-evolution-components-attachments/01-340-00-00-00-01-46-00/RFS-October-_2D00_-Newsletter.pdf" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spouses-latest-events-and-employment-opportunities</id><published>2026-09-22T08:46:42Z</published><updated>2026-09-22T08:46:42Z</updated><content type="html">Recruit for Spouses (RFS)&amp;nbsp; latest events and employment opportunities for military spouses, partners and veterans.&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;RFS&amp;nbsp;have a number of virtual events coming up, to upskill and bring together the community:
This is Your Wellbein...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spouses-latest-events-and-employment-opportunities"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14600&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Serve and Protect Credit Union Upcoming Webinars - October 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/serve-and-protect-credit-union-upcoming-webinars---october-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/serve-and-protect-credit-union-upcoming-webinars---october-2026</id><published>2026-09-22T08:10:27Z</published><updated>2026-09-22T08:10:27Z</updated><content type="html">Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills
When: Thursday 8th - 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Discover how you can live a greener life to protect the planet and your wallet.
&amp;nbsp;
Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money
When: Tuesday...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/serve-and-protect-credit-union-upcoming-webinars---october-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14599&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Big Emotions - Free parenting course for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/big-emotions---free-parenting-course-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/big-emotions---free-parenting-course-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-17T05:24:13Z</published><updated>2026-09-17T05:24:13Z</updated><content type="html">Parenting a child with ADHD and/or autism can be incredibly rewarding - and sometimes challenging too.
When big emotions, meltdowns or difficult behaviour become part of family life, it can be hard to know what to do or what might help.
Our Big Emoti...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/big-emotions---free-parenting-course-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14553&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Intro to ADHD seminar for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-intro-to-adhd-seminar-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-intro-to-adhd-seminar-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-17T05:19:53Z</published><updated>2026-09-17T05:19:53Z</updated><content type="html">If you&amp;rsquo;re a parent or carer of a child with ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected, and would like to learn more, this seminar is for you.
Our Introduction to&amp;nbsp;Parenting Children with&amp;nbsp;ADHD Seminar is a short, accessible introduction to A...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-intro-to-adhd-seminar-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14552&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Autism seminar for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-autism-seminar-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-autism-seminar-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-17T05:17:27Z</published><updated>2026-09-17T05:17:27Z</updated><content type="html">If you&amp;rsquo;re a parent or carer of a child with Autism, whether diagnosed or suspected, and would like to learn more, this seminar is for you.
Our Introduction to Autism Seminar for Naval families&amp;nbsp;is a short, accessible introduction to autism,...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-autism-seminar-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14551&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Parenting Children with ADHD course for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-parenting-children-with-adhd-course-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-parenting-children-with-adhd-course-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-16T19:57:57Z</published><updated>2026-09-16T19:57:57Z</updated><content type="html">Parenting a child with ADHD can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring challenges at home, at school and in family life. Understanding what&amp;rsquo;s behind your child&amp;rsquo;s behaviour can make a real difference.
Our 8-week Parenting Children ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-parenting-children-with-adhd-course-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14550&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Children (diagnosed or suspected)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/understanding-demand-avoidance-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-suspected" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/understanding-demand-avoidance-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-suspected</id><published>2026-09-16T13:55:34Z</published><updated>2026-09-16T13:55:34Z</updated><content type="html">Does your child seem to say &amp;ldquo;no&amp;rdquo; to everything?
If you&amp;rsquo;re constantly negotiating, repeating yourself, picking your battles - and still ending up in arguments, meltdowns or tears - you&amp;rsquo;re not alone.
Our upcoming seminar Underst...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/understanding-demand-avoidance-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-suspected"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14549&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry></feed>