Posted on: 07/07/2025

General Pregnancy Toddlers Babies Workshops

Every parenting journey is different and we are here to help!

Parenting is a unique journey, and while there's no single handbook, our Family Hubs are here to support you every step of the way.

Join our weekly sessions, each with a different focus, where our fantastic parenting team will provide guidance and explore a new topic to help you thrive.

The below sessions are free and no pre booking is required. For more information please call 0121 556 5405 and ask for the parenting team

Week 1: What’s on and free in Sandwell over the summer holidays for you and the family to enjoy

Week commencing 21 July

• Great Bridge Library – Monday 10am – 12noon
• Smethwick Family Hub – Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
• Rowley Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm-3pm
• Oldbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• Wednesbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• West Bromwich Central Family Hub – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am

Week 2: Expecting or have a child under two? Join our session to ask a midwife your questions and discover the fantastic support and sessions available during pregnancy and after birth.

Week commencing 28 July

• Great Bridge Library – Monday 10am – 12noon
• Smethwick Family Hub – Tuesday 1pm - 3pm 
• Rowley Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm-3pm
• Oldbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• Wednesbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• West Bromwich Central Family Hub – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am

Week 3: Have you completed the Cygnet programme - do you have other children? This session will offer support, information and strategies in relation to children with a brother or sister on the autistic spectrum.

Week commencing 4 August

• Great Bridge Library – Monday 10am – 12noon
• Smethwick Family Hub – Tuesday 1pm -3pm
• Rowley Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm-3pm
• Oldbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• Wednesbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• West Bromwich Central Family Hub – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am

Week 4: As summer winds down, let's get ready for September! Join us to collect helpful resources and fun activity ideas you can create and take home, designed to help you establish smooth routines for the new term.

Week commencing 11 August

• Great Bridge Library – Monday 10am – 12noon
• Smethwick Family Hub – Tuesday
• Rowley Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm-3pm
• Oldbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• Wednesbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• West Bromwich Central Family Hub – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am

Week 5: Are you a caring for a child or young person as a connected person, foster carer or have you adopted. Come along and see what support we offer at the Family Hubs.

Week commencing 18 August

• Great Bridge Library – Monday 10am – 12noon
• Smethwick Family Hub – Tuesday 1pm -3pm
• Rowley Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm-3pm
• Oldbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• Wednesbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• West Bromwich Central Family Hub – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am

Week 6: Prepare for a confident start to the new school year! Come along to learn effective strategies for both parents and children returning to school next week.

Week commencing 25 August

• Smethwick Family Hub – Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
• Rowley Family Hub –Wednesday 1pm-3pm
• Oldbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• Wednesbury Family Hub – Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
• West Bromwich Central Family Hub – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am