Services, Courses & Sessions
Splash and Chat
6 weeks of FREE splash time fun with your little one, and then once you are dry get together with some of the other parents for a chat. This session is aimed at parents/carers and their child. We have hired the swimming pool so you can spend some time splashing and having fun with your little one.
New parents
Baby Massage
Delivered by qualified practitioners teaching parents/carers how to do baby massage with your baby. Great for bonding and development. These sessions are bookable by contacting the Family Hubs directly.
Available at: Bleakhouse Library, Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, B68 9DS
and 5 more locations
New parents
Changes Grandparents
Changes Grandparents is a fun and informal session that will give you an opportunity to find out all the latest advice and guidance for pregnancy and newborn baby care so that the new parents-to-be can be supported as much as possible. Click find out more for the up and coming online workshops.
Available online
Expectant parents New parents
Twilight Family Stay & Play Session
A chance for the whole family to come and spend time together through play, fun, games, singing and stories. This session is term time only.
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
and 5 more locations
New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers
Aquanatal
Aquanatal classes are a fabulous activity for moms-to-be. They are expertly designed programmes that take a holistic approach to an expectant moms’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth. Click find out more to see FREE sessions available
Available at: West Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street, West Bromwich, B70 7AZ
Expectant parents
Junior Explorers
A variety of engaging activities following key themes each week. Themes include dinosaurs, construction and super heroes. Great fun for your developing toddler.
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
and 4 more locations
Families with toddlers
Changes Antenatal
If you are expecting a child and live in Sandwell, you can attend a FREE antenatal course. Changes Antenatal is being delivered across Sandwell to help parents-to-be prepare for the birth of their new baby. The course has everything you need to prepare for labour and the arrival of your baby. These courses are being delivered face-to-face or as virtual sessions over Teams. Click find out more to see available courses online and within our Family Hubs
Available online
Expectant parents Parent support
Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop
This virtual breastfeeding antenatal workshop is a FREE 2 hour course available to any Sandwell parents and is hosted by the Breastfeeding network Sandwell peer support team. The session covers key points on how to breastfeed your baby, responsive feeding for both mum and baby, baby’s feeding cues, composition of breastmilk, baby’s stomach sizes at different ages and what to expect about baby’s wet and dirty nappies Click find out more to view the next available workshop
Available online
Expectant parents
Music Magic (Babies)
Music based sessions for babies involving lots of singing, instruments and games using music. Great fun for your baby - and for you!
Available at: Thimblemill Library, B67 5RJ
and one more location
New parents
Stay & Play
A chance to explore early years resources in a safe and fun environment, enabling your child to play and learn with peers of a similar age. Sessions also give you the chance to socialise and share ideas with other parents/carers
Available at: Flying Start, B64 6QJ
and 9 more locations
New parents Families with toddlers