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A fun filled session to develop children's personal, social and emotional skills whilst interacting with other children.
Activities include song and rhyme and sensory play.
A great opportunity to meet other local families.
- Physical activity
- Baby area
- Music / song time
Term time only.
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Our group is welcoming and friendly. We are open to every child 6 months - 4 years.
We offer:
- Physical activity
- Music / song time.
- Baby area
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A fun filled musical session with songs and rhymes. Our group is focused on sensory play and musical exploration for 0 – 2 yrs & 3 months.
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'Stay and Play', run by Lemington Riverside Primary School in conjunction with Healthworks Pre-School Lemington
Every Tuesday during school term time, 10am-11am
For 0-3 year olds and their adults.
Free of charge, no need to pre-book. We have a range of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Sessions are led by fully-qualified Early Years staff from Lemington Riverside and Healthworks Pre-School.
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Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
- Healthy snack
- Physical activity
- Baby area
- Music / song time
It’s free. No need to book. Just turn up.
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Sleep success workshops offer support and guidance around sleep issues for parents and carers of children aged 1-19 years old including children with additional needs.
One-off 3 hour workshops.
Next date: Friday 29 Sept 9.30am – 12pm
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A 6 week programme covering topics around - the Developing Brain, Understanding baby cues, Early crying, 5 to thrive (including a toddler version), Whoops (keeping baby safe at home) and Tears and Tantrums.
Booking required, for more information or to book a space, please ring 0191 273 3997 or email: lmim@children-ne.org.uk
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Therapeutic advice and support with baby led pay to support bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
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Therapeutic advice and support with baby led pay to support bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
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Therapeutic Drop-In for parents and carers of babies 0-2 years. Advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment. For more information contact 0191 273 3997
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Appointment only.
4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth.
Topics include: staying healthy, practical advice, early bonding and brain development, and what to expect in labour.
Book through children-ne.org.uk
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For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment.
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4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth. Topics include: staying healthy, practical advice, early bonding and brain development and what to expect in labour .
Book through children-ne.org.uk
12pm - 2pm - Appointment Only
2pm - 3pm - Drop in
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This is a FREE service for children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to:
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The Incredible Years® evidence based parenting programs focus on strengthening parenting competencies and fostering parent involvement in children’s school experiences, to promote children’s academic, social and emotional skills and reduce conduct problems. The parenting programs are grouped according to age: babies (0-12 months), toddlers (1-3 years) and preschoolers (3-6 years)
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We will be running a new Strengthening Families Group starting end of September on Thursday evenings
First session will be 28th September 2023 at 5pm - 7pm at Byker Sands Family Hub.
This programme is for families with children aged 8-16.
Parents and young people work separately and together focussing on:
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Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
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Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
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Are you aged 18-25 and looking after someone who needs help and support?
If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a young adult carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.
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Becoming a parent or caregiver is often thought of as one of the happiest experiences of our lives. However, we know the reality can be much more complicated and for some, can be overwhelming.
If you are finding it hard to cope, you are not alone - it is OK to ask for help. Little Minds in Mind is a service for parents and caregivers who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship with their baby, during pregnancy or after their baby is born.
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North East Counselling Services (NECS) knows that sometimes parents and carers may be concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their children.
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ParentChild+ is a free home learning programme.
Our free home learning programme:
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Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone: 0191 282 3319
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Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
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