Family Corner - Early Years Alliance

Join our free Family Connect for simple and fun play ideas that you can do together with your child outdoors on Tuesday 7 July, 1pm - 2pm

With the summer months here, families may find themselves wanting to, or feeling the pressure to, plan fun-filled weeks of activities, trips and outings with their children whilst the sun is shining,.

This Family Connect session provides some practical ideas for low-cost activities to do with your family, at home or within your local area, without having to break the bank.

All activities suggested will be supporting your children’s learning and development, whilst you are having fun together!

Reserve your free spot: https://bit.ly/4u0krOw

Having fun together doesn't mean you have to have expensive toys, treats and trips. Just being together is what means the most to children.

What inner voice do you want your child to hear?

The words our little ones hear from the grown-ups around them can influence how they see themselves both as a child and in later life.

Negative feedback or criticism can lead to doubt and insecurity. Positive feedback can help to build feelings of support, confidence and self belief.

Thank you to Moxie Speech Pathology for this infographic with some great suggestions to build your child's positive self esteem.

FREE Family Connect: can we all just stop yelling please?
Wednesday 24 June, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Join us for some practical tips on understanding what happens to us when we and our children are dysregulated. We'll have advice on emotional literacy, regulation, self-care and how we can all remember to just breathe and calm down again.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and learn how to create a more peaceful family dynamic.

This Family Connect will be delivered by Sam Walker, parenting therapist.

Secure your free spot: https://bit.ly/3PlpWJk

If you’re a parent or carer with school age children, chances are you’ve worried about your child’s mental health at least once. You might wonder:

Is this just a phase?

Am I doing enough?

What if I get it wrong?

Our recent blog looks at supporting your primary school child’s mental health and wellbeing. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4u1AVpj

We're pleased to offer all virtual family learning courses and session for free. Our upcoming Family Connect sessions are as follows.

Click the links below to find out more and secure your free place to join us online!

Helping young children understand sustainability
Wednesday 10 June, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
https://bit.ly/4tS2thA

Can we all just stop yelling please?
Wednesday 24 June, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
https://bit.ly/3PlpWJk

Summer fun
Tuesday 7 July, 1pm - 2pm
https://bit.ly/4u0krOw

Family Connect: helping young children understand sustainability Practical tips and advice on how to help your child understand sustainability

Are you helping a little one to prepare for starting at a nursery, pre-school or childminder? Our favourite book this week is all about Spot and his first day on this new and exciting adventure.

There are flaps to lift, pictures to talk about and plenty of surprises too!

Child Safety Week 1-7th June

Button batteries are in so many devices, remotes and toys but what happens to them when they have gone flat? Even then they are still dangerous to children.

Welcoming a new baby should be a time of joy, but for most parents in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), tintroduces a whirlwind of emotions.

The NICU environment, with its medical jargon, constant hospital visits, and uncertain prognoses, feels overwhelming. In this article,

Rachael Marsh, co-founder and trustee of the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity talks about her experience and how it led to the founding of the charity.

Read the blog from The Ickle Pickles here:

The power of peer support in neonatal care | Family Corner I'm Rachael Marsh, co-Founder and trustee of the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity. My journey began with my son, Charlie, who was born prematurely at 2 ...

Child Safety Week 1-7th June

Bath time is fun time with lots of splashing about and exploring water, but it is also a time when we need to keep our little ones safe.