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Those with a county durham postcode (Peterlee) can take these free online courses covering topics such as pregnancy, first years, childhood and teen years. There is a wide variety of courses available, some designed specifically for parents of special needs children.

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Understanding your child from pregnancy to adulthood (The Solihull Approach) - Durham County Council

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Free online courses, available to anyone living in County Durham.

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A leaflet with health advice for babies and children that can be used to signpost parents to what to look for relating to the health of their children. The NHS North East and Cumbria only distributed physical leaflets to Gateshead and Newcastle, but the link includes the full leaflet.

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Tuesday 1pm-2:30pm

Womens Health Hub

Hartlepool

The Arches Shopping Village

TS24 7PW

The 'Parents in Mind' group is referral only, which you can do yourself, just need to email - hartlepoolsupport@nct.org.uk

It is set up for you to be able to chat, offload and connect with NCT peer supporters.

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To join the virtual breakfast club for peer support, to be able to chat, offload and connect with others email - hartlepoolsupport@nct.org.uk to gain access to the link to join. Every Wednesday morning between 09:30am - 11am.

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Latch-On is an event at Rossmere Childrens Centre, every Thursday morning, between 9:30 am – 11:30 am for babies aged 0-8 month. This is aimed for breastfeeding families to discuss any issues with a health visitor or whom just wish to connect with other breastfeeding families for support.

No need to book, you can just turn up.

Rossmere Family Hub
Rossmere Way
Hartlepool
TS25 5EB

Tel - 01429 292444

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Every Friday during term time, 10am-11am, this 'Rhyme Time' accommodates children between 0-5 years, booking is essential, just call 01642 528098 to book. Join Roseworth Library for songs and nursery rhymes with other parents and children.

Roseworth Library

Redhill Children Centre

Roseworth

TS19 9BX

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Every Tuesday during term time, 10am-10:45, this 'Rhyme Time' accommodates children between 0-5 years, booking is essential, just call 01642 528152 to book. Join Yarm Library for songs and nursery rhymes with other parents and children of similar age.

Yarm High Street

41 High Street

Yarm

TS15 9BH

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Songs and Rhymes tailored for children under 2. The space within the library within the community Hub has now been refurbished and includes Gruffalo inspired features.

Available between 10:30-11:30am and 1:30-2:30pm every Wednesday, please contact hubevents@hartlepool.gov.uk or call 07768 841306 to book.

Location: The Hartlepool Community Hub, York Rd, Hartlepool, TS26 9DE

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Songs and Rhymes tailored for children under 5. The theme will change with the upcoming shows at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

Available between 10:00-11:00am every Thursday, please contact hubevents@hartlepool.gov.uk or call 07768 841306 to book.

Location: The Hartlepool Community Hub, York Rd, Hartlepool, TS26 9DE

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Songs and Rhymes tailored for children under 5. Listen to a group story, sing nursery thymes and play with instruments within the Community Hub South Children's Library.

Available between 10:00-11:00am every Tuesday, please contact hubevents@hartlepool.gov.uk or call 07768 841306 to book.

Location: Hartlepool Community Hub South, Wynyard Rd, Hartlepool, TS25 3LQ

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Stories and Rhymes for under 5's. Listen to a group story and sing along to songs and rhymes. No booking required.

Available between 1:30-2:30pm every Tuesday.

Location: Seaton Carew Library, Station Lane, TS25 1BN

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Enjoy a short walk around the headland followed by a cuppa and a chat (Tea and Coffee provided) No need to book.

Every Monday between 10:30-11:30am.

Location - The Headland Library, Middlegate, TS24 0JD. Tel - 01429 268169 for more information.

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Free play drop in sessions for children, available every Thursday between 9:30-11am. No booking required.

Location: Miers Avenue Family Hub, Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9JQ.

Contact information: 01429 292444 / familyhubs@hartlepool.gov.uk

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Free play drop in session for children. No booking required. Available every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30pm.

Location: Rossmere Family Hub, Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, TS25 5EB.

Contact: 01429 292444 / familyhubs@hartlepool.gov.uk

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Health Visitor Advice Drop-In with Baby Time (for non walkers)

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Health Visitor Advice Drop-In with Baby Time (for non walkers)

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A drop in service to speak to a health visitor to get advice on any worries or concerns. Available every Friday between 09:30-11:00am. No booking required.

Location: Rossmere Family Hub, Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, TS25 5EB.

Contact details : 01429 292444 / familyhubs@hartlepool.gov.uk

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A group offering advice and support on any feeding matter - formula, bottle, breast or weaning.

Available every Monday between 1:00-2:30pm, no booking required.

Location: Miers Avenue Family Hub, Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9JQ.

Contact details : 01429 292444 / familyhubs@hartlepool.gov.uk

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Baby Massage, pre-booking is essential as slots fill fast, must bring your own towel however it is a free session.

Call 01429 292444 to book a space.

There are two sessions available every Monday due to popular demand between 9:15-10:15am and 10:45-11:45am.

Location: Rossmere Family Hub, Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, TS25 5EB.

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Health visitor Advice drop-in with baby weigh clinic

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Health visitor Advice drop-in with baby weigh clinic

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A drop in session to speak with a health visitor and get advice and support alongside getting your baby weighed as the baby weigh clinic.

Available every Monday between 09:30-11:00am.

Location: Miers Avenue Family Hub, Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9JQ.

Contact: 01429 292444

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A drop-in group for breastfeeding support ran by the Infant Feeding Team.

Available every Wednesday between 1:00-2:30pm

No booking required.

Location: Hindpool Close, Hartlepool, TS24 0TB

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Mam and Baby yoga is a great way to ease yourself back into exercising as a new mother, while bonding with your baby.

Relax, strengthen your muscles and have fun with your baby. Mother and Baby yoga classes are a great way to get back into exercising. Gentle yoga moves are designed for you while your baby is next to you, so you can bond while getting fitter.

Available every Wednesday 09:30am - 10:30am, booking essential.

Location: Rossmere Family Hub, Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, TS25 5EB.

Contact 01429 292444 to book.

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Available every Wednesday 11:00-Midday, mum and baby Pilates​(non-movers).

Booking Essential.

Postnatal Pilates can help to repair and rebuild the muscles that have been weakened or damaged.

Pilates specifically assists in the improvement of some common issues post-pregnancy, such as

Diastasis, Pelvic floor instability, and hormone imbalances effects on joint stabilisation.

Location: Brierton Sports Centre, Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 4AF.

Contact 01429 284864 to book.

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Every Thursday between 10:00-11:30am join the national childbirth trust peer supporters for some mindful activities.

To book a free space please contact, hartlepoolsupport@nct.org,uk.

location: Miers Avenue Family Hub, Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9JQ.

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Bumps (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy) has been designed to provide freely available, reliable, evidenced-based and accurate information about the use of medicines in pregnancy.

Our aim is to help women make decisions regarding use of medicines in pregnancy that are best for both mother and baby.

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bumps - best use of medicine in pregnancy

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This website provides reliable, evidence-based, and accurate information about use of medicines in pregnancy, in the form of freely available patient information leaflets called 'Bumps ' leaflets are produced by the UK Teratology Information Service ( UKTIS), a not-for-profit national organisation hosted by the Newcastle upon Tyne hospital NHS Foundation Trust and funded by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on behalf of the UK Health Departments.

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Nutritional information about each Formula Milk available on the UK market.

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Nutritional information about each Formula Milk available on the UK market.

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First Steps Nutrition Trust host information about infant milks (for 0-12 month olds) available on the UK market. Information about how the milks are made, the ingredients used, the infant milk market, infant feeding safety and other general information about infant milks.

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INFANT MILK INFORMATION | Types of infant milks on the UK market

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we provide information about the types of infant milks on the UK market and for infant formula, follow-on formula and infant milks marketed

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Session available on the first Friday of every Month, between 10:00-11:30am. To book please contact the Stockton Family Hub - 01642 528525

Location: Stockton Family Hub, Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3PJ

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Billingham 

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Billingham 

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Billingham Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Friday between 10:30-12:00. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Billingham Family Hub

Ochil Terrace, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2QL.

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Billingham

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Billingham

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Billingham Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Friday between 10:30-12:00. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Billingham Family Hub

Ochil Terrace, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2QL.

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Thornaby Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Monday between 13:30-14:30. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Thornaby Family Hub

5 Teddar Avenure, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP.

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Infant Feeding Support Group In Thornaby

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Infant Feeding Support Group In Thornaby

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Thornaby Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Monday between 13:30-14:30. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Thornaby Family Hub

5 Teddar Avenure, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP.

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Children's Physiotherapy Monthly Drop-in Clinic in Thornaby

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Children's Physiotherapy Monthly Drop-in Clinic in Thornaby

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An assessment of babies and pre-school children under 4 years old to be seen by a professional.

Available one Monday a month between 14:00 - 15:00.

The days and times may vary depending on the month and this activity requires you to book a space to attend - contact Thornaby Family Hub on 01642 528525.

Location: Thornaby Family Hub, 5 Teddar Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP.

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Latch-On is an event at Rossmere Childrens Centre, every Thursday morning, between 9:30 am – 11:30 am for babies aged 0-8 month. This is aimed for breastfeeding families to discuss any issues with a health visitor or whom just wish to connect with other breastfeeding families for support.

No need to book, you can just turn up.

Rossmere Family Hub

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Every Thursday between 10:00-11:30am join the national childbirth trust peer supporters for some mindful activities.

To book a free space please contact, hartlepoolsupport@nct.org,uk.

location: Miers Avenue Family Hub, Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9JQ.

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Tea and Toast, Stay & Play in Billingham

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Tea and Toast, Stay & Play in Billingham

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A family play session for children ages 0-5 years old with their parent/carer.

No need to book, just call in.

Available every Tuesday 09:30-11:00.

Location: Billingham Family Hub, Ochil Terrace, Stockton-on-tees, TS23 2QL

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Stockton

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Stockton

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Stockton Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Tuesday between 10:00-11:30. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact Stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Stockton Family Hub, Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3PJ.

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Infant Feeding Support Group In Stockton

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Infant Feeding Support Group In Stockton

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Stockton Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Tuesday between 10:00-11:30. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact Stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Stockton Family Hub, Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3PJ

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A family play session for children ages 0-5 years old with their parent/carer.

No need to book, just call in.

Available every Wednesday 10:00-11:30.

Location: Stockton Family Hub, Yarm Rd, Stockton-on-tees, TS18 3PJ

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Roseworth

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Roseworth

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Roseworth, Redhill Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Wednesday between 10:00-11:30. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact Stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Rd, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX.

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Roseworth

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Infant Feeding Support Group in Roseworth

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Roseworth, Redhill Family Hub offers support for all things infant feeding including all feeding issues, breastfeeding/formula feeding, starting solids, progressing with weaning and healthy lifestyle choices.

Available every Wednesday between 10:00-11:30. No need to book, pop-in service.

If you require help in the mean time, contact Stockton 0-19 growing healthy team on 0333 202 302.

Location - Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Rd, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX.

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Stay and Play session for parents, carers of twins, triplets and more in Teesside. 

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Stay and Play session for parents, carers of twins, triplets and more in Teesside. 

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A friendly and supportive stay and play session for multiple births in Thornaby.

Available every Wednesday between 12:30-14:30.

All ages welcome, you don't need to book.

Location: Thornaby Family Hub, Teddar Avenue, Thornaby, TS17 9PJ

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A family play session for ages 0-5 years old.

Available every Thursday between 09:30-11:00am

Tea and Toast, stay and play, no need to book, just pop-in.

Location: Thornaby family hub, Teddar Ave. Thornaby, TS17 9JP.

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A family play session for children ages 0-5 years old with their parent/carer.

No need to book, just call in.

Available every Thursday 10:00-11:30.

Location: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Rd, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX.

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Children's Physiotherapy Monthly Drop-in Clinic in Roseworth

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Children's Physiotherapy Monthly Drop-in Clinic in Roseworth

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An assessment of babies and pre-school children under 4 years old to be seen by a professional.

Available one Tuesday a month between 09:00 – 10:30am.

The days and times may vary depending on the month and this activity requires you to book a space to attend - contact 01642 528525.

Location: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Rd, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX.

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Babbling Babies is a baby and parent/carer group. Suitable for babies not yet walking.

No need to book, just call in.

Available every Monday between 12:30-14:00.

Location: Thornaby Family Hub, 5 Teddar Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP.

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Babbling Babies is a baby and parent/carer group. Suitable for babies not yet walking.

No need to book, just call in.

Available every Monday between 10:00-11:30.

Location: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Rd, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX.

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Babbling Babies is a baby and parent/carer group. Suitable for babies not yet walking.

No need to book, just call in.

Available every Friday between 09:30-11:30.

Location: Billingham Family Hub, Oochil Terrace, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2QL.

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Session available on the last Tuesday of every Month, between 13:30-14:30. To book please contact the Stockton Family Hub - 01642 528525

Location: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Rd, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX.

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Chat, Offload, and connect with other parents and the National Childbirth Trust peer Supporters.

Every Monday between 10:30am-Midday, meet outside the café at Ward Jackson Park for a walk and talk.

Location: Ward Jackson Park, Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 0EB.

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Free for families with children aged 1-2 years, allowing you to mix with other parents and to give your child the opportunity to play with children their own age.

The session holds different developmental activities each week, ranging from:

Messy play where your child can enjoy sensory play with lots of different experiences of sounds, touch and smell.

Rhyme and stories to support your child's speech and language development.

Outside play with opportunities for your child to run, jump and use their physical skills to support and develop their coordination skills.

Staff will be on hand to provide advice and support around your child's health, supporting your child's development and keeping your child safe.

The groups are free and run for 90 minutes, once a week. These are drop-in sessions, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like.

Available every Monday between 09:30am - 11am

Location: Peterlee Family Hub
Ellison Road
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 5NJ

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Free for families with children aged 1-2 years, allowing you to mix with other parents and to give your child the opportunity to play with children their own age.

The session holds different developmental activities each week, ranging from:

Messy play where your child can enjoy sensory play with lots of different experiences of sounds, touch and smell.

Rhyme and stories to support your child's speech and language development.

Outside play with opportunities for your child to run, jump and use their physical skills to support and develop their coordination skills.

Staff will be on hand to provide advice and support around your child's health, supporting your child's development and keeping your child safe.

The groups are free and run for 90 minutes, once a week. These are drop-in sessions, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like.

Available every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm

Location: Horden Family Hub,
Ocean View,
Horden,
Peterlee,
Co Durham.
SR8 4EQ

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An informal group for families with babies from birth to 12 months, where you can enjoy time with your baby and meet new parents, each week the sessions may differ but include activities such as sensory play, song and rhyme, messy play and other activities to help your baby to learn, and their brain and body to develop.

Staff will be able to provide advice and support about how you can bond with your baby, learn to understand and respond to your baby, and raise issues such as safe sleeping, etc.

The groups are free and run for 90 minutes, once a week, these are drop-in sessions, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like.

Available every Thursday 09:30am - 11am.

Location: Peterlee Family Hub
Ellison Road
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 5NJ

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An informal group for families with babies from birth to 12 months, where you can enjoy time with your baby and meet new parents, each week the sessions may differ but include activities such as sensory play, song and rhyme, messy play and other activities to help your baby to learn, and their brain and body to develop.

Staff will be able to provide advice and support about how you can bond with your baby, learn to understand and respond to your baby, and raise issues such as safe sleeping, etc.

The groups are free and run for 90 minutes, once a week, these are drop-in sessions, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like.

Available every Tuesday 1pm - 2:30pm.

Location: Horden Family Hub,
Ocean View,
Horden,
Peterlee,
Co Durham.
SR8 4EQ

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These sessions are for parents/carers of children aged up to six years of age, the sessions are held with the health visiting team which can offer advice on feeding, sleeping, toilet training and much more. There is also the opportunity to weigh your baby.

You do not need to make an appointment, simply pop in, available every Wednesday between 2pm - 3pm.

Location: Horden Family Hub,
Ocean View,
Horden,
Peterlee,
Co Durham.
SR8 4EQ

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This is a free 90-minute workshop and looks at how to know your baby is ready to start solids, suitable first foods and progress to finger foods and family foods. Choking is also discussed. All participants will receive a free resource that can support them on their feeding journey.

Available for 1 day only, Tuesday 22nd October 2024, 1pm-2:30pm.

To book call - 03000 261 111.

Location - Horden Family Hub,
Ocean View,
Horden,
Peterlee,
Co Durham.
SR8 4EQ

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This free 90-minute workshop looks at how consuming certain foods and drinks can affect our teeth, healthy swaps and toothbrushing, how, when to start and strategies for encouraging children to brush their teeth. All participants will receive a free resource that can support them on their children's tooth brushing journey.

Available for 1 day only, Tuesday 12th November 2024, 1pm - 2:30pm.

To book a space call 03000 261 111.

Location of event: Horden Family Hub,
Ocean View,
Horden,
Peterlee,
Co Durham.
SR8 4EQ

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A 90-minute free workshop for parents and carers to explore the difficulties of coping with a child that eats a limited range of foods, looking at portion sizes and ways to create enjoyable family mealtimes, encouraging a wider range of foods to be eaten during ones diet.

Available 1 day only - Thursday 5th December 2024, 09:30am - 11am.

At Horden Family Hub,
Ocean View,
Horden,
Peterlee,
Co Durham.
SR8 4EQ