What is Triple P for Baby? Triple P for Baby programme aims to prepare parents for a positive transition to parenthood and the first year with baby, promoting sensitive and responsive care in the perinatal period. Parents actively participate in a range of exercises to learn strategies to develop a positive relationship with their baby, …
It’s no secret that peekaboo is a hit with babies around the world and a great way of entertaining them even at a very young age. But did you know that this simple game can play a really important part in their early language learning as they wait their turn to react? When can babies …
How can peekaboo help babies to learn? – with Tiny Happy People Read More »
From NCT From cosy head to toasty toes, we explore what kit you’ll need to get your baby through their first chilly season. It might take a ridiculously long time to get ready. And your bundle of joy might kick up all manner of fuss as you try to add just one more layer. But …
Top tips to keep your baby warm in winter – from the NCT Read More »
Research shows that when fathers are involved with their children from the beginning their children do better socially and academically. A fathers early engagement is linked to, fewer behavioural problems and increased language development. Future Dads courses aim to help you: • Enhance your competence & confidence in your new role as a father …
At Early Years Alliance Lewisham Children and Family Centres we have actively shaped our universal offer around the 1001 days Manifesto for many years, to ensure that those vital formative first years are embedded in all our work with families to give them that best start in life. We use Five to Thrive as the …
As we move into the Summer and warmer weather, it is important to make sure that your baby’s room is a comfortable temperature – not too hot or too cold. The chance of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is higher in babies who get too hot, so try to keep the room temperature between 16 …
As the weather heats up we can’t wait to finally get the paddling pool out and have a splash about. Here are a few tips from The Royal Lifesaving Society UK to keep you and your family safe around water in your garden. In the garden Never leave your child unattended around water. Children …
It’s such a scary thought that something could stop your child breathing. But, the steps to stop that happening are simple and make sense. Download the Choking, Strangulation and Suffocation Fact Sheet for more information. Window blinds – it can take just 20 seconds for a toddler to die from strangulation with an unsafe window …
Child Accident Prevention Week – Choking, Strangulation and Suffocation Read More »
Lewisham Mindful Mums helps pregnant women and new mums in Lewisham look after themselves during what can be a challenging period of their lives. Since the service started in 2016, Mindful Mums has supported over a thousand women. Mindful Mums online Sessions Having a baby isn’t easy at the best of times, especially with …
June and July Mindful Mums, Diversity Matters and Being Dads Courses and drop-ins Read More »
You can now drop-in to our centres to register or collect your Vitamin D Monday to Friday at 10am – 3pm What is vitamin D Vitamin D is very important for you and your baby. It helps your bodies to absorb calcium, which is essential for keeping bones healthy throughout life. Vitamin D helps to …
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