Services, Courses & Sessions
Changes Programme for Parents and Carers
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. 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.
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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
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
The National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust in the Black Country aims to inspire families across the Black Country to chat, play and read together, and helps parents to support their children’s literacy skills.
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Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Changes Wellbeing Activity Sessions
We are delighted to be able to offer FREE wellbeing activity sessions to families living in Sandwell with pre-school aged children (under 5 years old). Our courses are split into easy to use categories; Music, Movement, Development and Wellbeing and are all created to help children to develop those important early years skills.
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New parents Families with toddlers
Tipton Family Hub
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support