ICDP (International Child Development Programme) is a parental guidance program. It was developed by international experts and is based on many years of research. The program helps parents address common challenges and offers strategies for secure, positive contact with their children.

As a participant, you will meet other parents in a group to share experiences and points of view. This helps everyone become more confident parents and gain new ideas on how to engage with their child.

Program Details

• Goal: ICDP is a health-promoting and preventative program aimed at strengthening the care and upbringing of children and young people.
• Origin and Target Group: ICDP was developed in Norway and is for parents and caregivers.
• Purpose: The program supports parents in their caregiving role. It helps parents feel more secure by making them more aware of the best ways to raise their child.
• Focus: ICDP emphasizes promoting a positive perception and attitude towards children.
• Content: The program is based on eight simple topics for good interaction. These topics focus on:
  • Emotions
  • Content/meaning
  • Cognitive development
  • Emotional regulation
• Structure:
  • The course is a parental guidance course lasting 8 or 12 weeks.
  • Each weekly session is 1.5 to 2 hours long.
  • Participants try out related tasks at home between the weekly group discussions.
• Language Groups: Trondheim kommune organizes parental groups every semester for Norwegian-speaking parents. Occasionally, groups are offered in other languages with a group leader who speaks a minority language or by use of an interpreter.

If you are interested in participating or want more information, fill out this form!

You can read more about ICDP on their international website.

Contact information:

Anette Syvertsen-Wiig (Øya Kindergarten)

Hege Beate Sivertsen (Øvre Sjetnan Kindergarten)