Baby Mindful with Laura

31/03/2022

We have a new Forest School session at our woodland in Cliddesden on Thursday mornings!

We are doing something a bit special and we are running 2 sessions alongside each other.

Our long term Forest School session for children 18 months - 5 years offer an immersive Forest School experience with long term benefits and a meaningful connection with nature.

Babies under 18 months join our Muddy Cuddles session for the first hour before joining the main group.

A gentle outdoor class for you and your child to connect and explore the natural world together.

You can register to join for either session here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thursday-forest-school-and-muddy-cuddles-5th-26th-may-registration-310127488667

03/02/2022

A lovely mindful outdoor session for babies up to 2 at a private woods near Cliddesden.

Our winter version of Muddy Cuddles and Muddy Toddles for newborn-toddlers

05/01/2022

Come and join us in the woods with your little people - there are still a few spaces for Muddy Cuddles starting next week.
Spend time together outdoors learning about child development, the natural world and your baby, with some relaxation and a cup of tea by the fire - what could be better!

06/10/2021

Oh have I realised the importance of this recently, when a poorly small one meant I was so tired my tired was tired and then the kids were worse behaved than usual and I thought I was losing my marbles....and then it clicked - they were reacting to my reactions which were decidedly grumpy and impatient, not being deliberately awful.

Come along to Muddy Cuddles and learn more about how to ensure you respond to your baby's needs, not just react to their behaviour, by finding pockets of calm in your day.

https://www.relaxwithlaura.co.uk/workshops

04/10/2021

My new outdoor parent and baby classes, now booking 🥰
Muddy Cuddles: suitable for newborn to 1yr / walking.
Muddy Toddles: suitable for walking to 2yrs ish.
Please ask if you have any questions x

Muddy Cuddles and Muddy Toddles.... now open for booking. A 10 week term starting on the 23rd September. These sessions are led by Gail (Forest School leader) and Laura (Relax Kids practitioner) and take place in our private woodland in Cliddesden.

Become more connected – with your baby, the natural world, other parents and yourself.

A chance to enjoy just being with your baby, rather than always doing.

Share the wonder of the natural world with your child.

Learn skills to support you to be the parent you want to be

Time to switch off, relax and be

Develop the ability to calm your baby and yourself, and introduce calm moments in your days

Become more aware of your body and your emotions, which is a vital part of supporting your children to understand their body and feelings.

Benefits of spending time in nature include stress reduction, boosted immune system, decreased anxiety, improved sleep (for you and baby!)

Spaces are very limited, to book please follow these links

Muddy Cuddles (newborn - walking) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/muddy-cuddles-23rd-september-9th-december-registration-169108306497

Muddy Toddles (walking - around 2 years) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/muddy-toddles-23rd-september-9th-december-registration-169102777961?aff=erelpanelorg

For older children, multiple age groups or for a fuller Forest School experience and longer sessions please join the waiting list for our Monday and Wednesday sessions.

15/01/2021

When feeding or parenting is hard, try this:

1. Take a deep breath.
2. unclench your jaw.
3. Put baby somewhere safe and go drink some water. When you come back:
4. Notice one lovely thing about your baby that you can
a) See
b) Smell
c) feel
d) hear.

13/01/2021

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14/11/2020

When the big kids entertain the youngest 😍

Blowing bubbles is such a simple and low cost way to create a stimulating environment for your baby, and a moment of calming deep breaths for you. Perfect for a rainy day.

29/06/2020

With the arrival of the new addition to our family getting closer, Baby Mindful with Laura is taking a break for a little while.

If there's anything I can help you with, please do get in touch and I'll try and point you in the right direction and offer support where I can 🤩🤓🤩😀

Remember I've got a whole range of baby and parent books which I can lend out, please check out the album to see the titles, or just ask for advice about what might help.

12/06/2020

I matter too. I am a person too. I am valuable. I am the baby's whole world so I need to be seen so I don't lose myself.

07/06/2020

Oh my, this is so true.

One of my very best friends had her second baby just over two weeks ago. And while I'm by no means anywhere close to a seasoned mother of two, it's amazing what two extra months can teach you.I've found that those that have been through it tend to focus on how things will get easier in the long-term...