Services, Courses & Sessions
Baby Massage
This session is suitable for babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months old. Join us in our baby massage course. In a calm and supportive environment you will learn gentle techniques to help relax and comfort your baby while enhancing the bond between adult/baby. Our experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step through a variety of massage strokes that can promote better sleep and support your baby’s overall well-being. Each session offers time to practice the techniques with guidance, ask questions, and connect with other caregivers in a relaxed setting. This course is not just about learning massage skills, but also about understanding your baby’s cues and supporting a deeper connection through touch. You will be given a sunflower/Vitamin E blend oil for use in the sessions and at home.
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New parents
Smethwick Family Hub
Available at: Smethwick Family Hub, B66 3PX
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Changes Programme for Parents and Carers
Let’s face it bringing up children is one of the hardest jobs out there! Children don't come with an instruction manual and we all need a bit of help and guidance from time to time. Our Programmes for Parents and Carers are free to Sandwell residents and have helpful age-related information and support for you and your family. Courses are available both in-person and online.
Available online
Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Parent support
Term-time Breast Feeding Network drop-in
A warm and friendly morning sharing refreshments, caring tips and information. No booking required!
Available at: Ferndale School, Eastwood Road, Great Barr, B43 5QF
New parents
Tumble & Talk - For Children 2 years old to preschool
These sessions are suitable for children 2 years old to preschool. Please note due to the type of activity one adult can bring one child Tumble & Talk is based at Earls Gym in Oldbury and is a fun session for you and your children to explore movement as well as develop their balancing skills and improve their coordination. There will be a trained member of staff overseeing the session but you are responsible for your own child/children while taking part in this activity and they must be supervised at all times.
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Families with toddlers
Ready, Steady, WEAN
This session is aimed at parents/carers looking to introduce first solids to their baby, booking is recommended for those with children 0-12 months. Come and join our friendly and knowledgeable nutritionist to find out more about weaning your baby. NHS advice is that babies are introduced to solid food from six months' old; come to this two-hour session to find out all the most up-to-date guidance on how to wean your baby safely.
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Parent support
Changes Taster Session - Tantrums and Behaviours
This session is suitable for parents and carers with children from 18 months to secondary school age. This Changes taster session focuses on different types of challenging behaviour, support and information on how to manage different behaviours and how to support your child/children through tough periods. These Changes taster sessions are for families who have not previously attended Changes courses, please do not book if you have attended before.
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New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Parent support
Toddler and Baby Club (Term-time)
A stay and Play toddlers and their grownups. Refreshments, activities, toys songs and games. A warm safe space for you and your child to meet new people. No booking required. Just come along!
Available online
Available at: Ferndale School, Eastwood Road, Great Barr, B43 5QF
New parents Families with toddlers
West Bromwich Central Family Hub
Available at: West Bromwich Central (Greets Green) Family Hub, B70 9EZ
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Term-time Wellbeing Playtime (0-24mths)
Connect with other parents and bring your little one for nursery rhymes, sensory play, books and more. No need to book. For more information, contact Michelle Hellend, 0121 557 1034 x.2
Available at: Harvills Hawthorn Primary School, Wolseley Rd, West Bromwich , B70 0NG
New parents Families with toddlers Families with children with SEND