babybrains.didcot

We’re back!!! We took a bit of a break. But we’re jumping straight back in with our Easter themed FAMILY PAINT & SIP class.

So come on down to Didcot Civic Hall on Thursday 6th April and let your creativity flow.

Book your place here: https://bookwhen.com/babybrainssipandpaint

Fun for all the Family!

Hi I’m Kamara, founder of Baby Brains 🧠

I’m a Clinical Nurse Specialist, fully registered with the nursing and midwifery council. I also have a degree in psychology & criminology AND mental health nursing; and I have spent the last 13+yrs working in various specialist mental health settings in the both the NHS + private sector, building a successful career + developing my expertise.

And now I’m excited to share my most recent venture with you all:

BABY BRAINS!!!

No matter how old your little one gets they will forever be your baby and as a new mum myself I know just how painstaking it can be navigating through the plethora of information out there, which is why I have put together evidenced based courses, trainings and workshops that will help you support your child throughout their childhood to improve their emotional and mental well-being.

I provide evidence based:
- Classes
- Workshops
- Group & Individual sessions
- Bespoke training
- Care/ safety planning

I work with:
- Children & adolescents
- Parents & Carers
- Healthcare professionals
- Schools
- Partner agencies

I cover a range of areas:
- Childhood development
- Gender development
- Anxiety & Depression
- Hearing voices
- Challenging behaviours
- Autism & ADHD
- Self harm & su***de prevention

Drop me a message via DM to see how I can help you and your family.

I look forward to working with you.

👶 No matter how old your little one gets they’ll always be your baby. At baby brains we host a range of classes and activities to support the wellbeing and development of babies, toddlers, children, adolescents and parents.

👩🏾‍⚕️ All classes are led by health and child care professionals.

🧠 During each workshop or class you’ll be guided through a variety of evidence based activities proven to support the development of your child in a variety of areas (including gross and fine motor, cognition, language, sensory, resilience, confidence, communication etc).

🤹🏻 Baby Brains provide a safe space for you to bond, have fun and learn with your child in an enriching environment.

🗓 Bespoke specialist 1:1 mental health intervention and training available on request.

New online classes & workshops led by fully registered mental health professionals.

Baby Brains classes are a safe, judgement free space that are accessible, inclusive and affordable!

Our sessions will support your child’s development and lay the foundation needed to build resilience confidence and mental strength that will aid them on their journey through childhood.

But it gets better because Baby Brains isn’t just for your little one. We also support parental well-being, offering a number of classes for parents where you’ll develop the tools, skills and knowledge needed to navigate the challenges of parenting while being supported with your own emotional well-being and mental health.

Stay tuned and be sure to follow our page to keep up-to date with our classes, workshops and all things BABY BRAINS related.

I hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend. To keep the bank holiday vibe alive I’m extending my special bank holiday offer for 1 WEEK ONLY!…. Book your space on our autumn term this week and you will get a FREE space on the course for a friend.

(Limited spaces available so secure your space now - only valid for bookings made this week)

Another Wednesday is upon us and you know what that means..... WORD OF THE WEEK.

This weeks word is 'Percentile'. It's a word you'll hear often, especially in the first few weeks of baby's life, but what does it mean? Percentile is how health professionals assess how your little one is growing in comparison to other babies of the same age.

A higher percentage (percentile) means a bigger or taller child and vice versa.

It can be easy to get caught up in the numbers but don't fret - a healthy child can fall anywhere the chart. Whether in the 15th or 95th, what is more important is that your baby is growing at a consistent rate over time and that both your baby's height and weight percentiles are of similar proportions.

Rise and shine baby brainers!!! With a new day brings with it new opportunities 😁😁😁 …. Be sure to add “book my baby brains taster session” to todays to do list!

Spaces for Autumn term are now booking and spaces are limited and going fast.

Visit www.bookwhen.com/babybrains to secure your spot

This is a saying of mine that I use regularly with the young people I work with and it couldn’t be truer for your baby.

With question after question about what your little one is and isn’t doing yet from everyone you cross paths with it important that you learn to DROWN OUT THE NOISE

“Can he roll over?”
“Is she sleeping through the night yet?”
“Why isn’t my baby crawling yet?”

DROWN OUT THE NOISE

That mum at stay and play who comments on your baby’s unwillingness to remain in tummy time because her (ever so slightly) younger baby can assume the cobra position?? DROWN IT OUT!

Or the niggling feeling you get after leaving a check up that you’re not doing enough, after being questioned as if you’re hiding state secrets and given “suggestions” on all the things you “could” be doing because baby isn’t “quite yet” where they “should” be on some curve???

DROWN IT OUT!

When was the last time you were told to “mind their head” while cradling a teenager because they hadn’t figured out how to hold their head up yet?…How about a fully grown adult bum shuffling down the road because they haven’t figured out walking?

Unless your baby has an underlying health issue I PROMISE you they will figure it out. All your baby needs is time, patience, practice and lots of encouragement and the reaching, rolling, crawling, walking (not necessarily in that order) and all that other good stuff, will all come… their ‘yet’ is just around the corner.

If your little one isn't quite "there" yet, then why not sign up to a nurse led baby brains class where you'll be guided through a variety of activities to help your little one meet their developmental milestones.

Book your space on next term: www.bookwhen.com/babybrains

It’s “WORD WEDNESDAY” and that means another language from the world of parenting.

Today’s word is brought to you by the Ferber method. Ferber method is a method of sleep training, felt to be gentler than the full on cry it out method, with the Ferber method baby is left for a predetermined amount of time to cry before reentering their space and offering some form of comfort/settling; as opposed to the cry it out method where baby is left to cry until they fall asleep regardless of how long it takes.

There are numerous approaches to try when it comes to a sleep routine, be sure to look around and fine one that work for your current lifestyle and comfort levels. Be kind to yourself and flexible in your approach and remember you know your baby best so do what feels right and work for you.

But if you want to know more you can find out more about the Ferber method here https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/sleep/ferber-method-sleep-training/

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

A new week brings with it new opportunities for learning. There is nothing like the sense of wonder in children. If you're lucky enough to have a little one in your life you'll know just how wholesome their innocence and curiosity is. Often referred to as 'little sponges' learning comes easy to them, but when everything is new and unknown, how do you stop your little one from becoming overwhelmed, preserve their curiosity and keep them motivated to learn?

Try these 5 tips to encourage your little one's sense of wonder.

A sense of wonder/motivation to learn early on in life will contribute to your child's literacy and numeracy skills as they grow, which are essential skills for learning and academic development.

Sign up for your baby brains class to be guided through evidenced based activities and learn the skills and tools needed to support your little one's development from birth through to 12 months; setting them up for life long success.

The new term of baby brains starts on 7th SEPTEMBER - book your space here www.bookwhen.com/babybrains

And if you book before the 15th August you'll get a 10% discount for the term!!

Not ready to commit to the full term? then why not come along to one of my FREE taster classes on the 24th August.

CALLING ALL BABY BRAINERS (NEWBORNS - 12MONTH OLDS) AND MUMMAS OF DIDCOT!

Join me on Wednesday 24th August at 11am or 12:15pm for a FREE taster Baby Brain Class.
Taking place at Harwell Village Hall, OX11 0EX.

Booking is essential: https://bookwhen.com/babybrains + spaces are limited so book your spot now....