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WE ARE THRILLED TO BE BACK COVID-19 and the uncertainty around it has caused stress and worry for many of us. Looking after your own and your children’s mental health has never been more important. Read more on page 20-21 on how we can keep our anxiety in check.

Is it to early to talk about Christmas? We don’t think so. We are all about supporting small independent businesses during these difficult times so why not shop local for this year’s Christmas presents? You will find plenty of Christmas gift ideas and inspiration in this issue along with some amazing discount & offer vouchers on page 18-19. Please quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

It is lovely to see so many face to face activities have re-opened, though plenty are staying shut for a while longer. Find out what’s on in our Daily Activity Planner (p. 24-31) We do advise calling before attending as booking is required to make it a safe place for everyone to enjoy.

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Swimming safely at Everyone Active Baby massage is a valuable skill for any new parent to learn and has numerous health and development benefits for your baby. But meeting other new parents is vital to their ability to embrace and enjoy parenthood.

Swimming lessons have returned to Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre after a four-month closure due to coronavirus. Strict operational measures have been introduced so everyone can enjoy getting active safely, including: fewer lessons in the pool at any one time, no other activities in the pool during lessons, one-way system, ‘ready to swim’ policy to limit use of changing rooms and pool-side teaching from Swim Teachers to maintain social distancing.

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'Having a baby is wonderful, but its also a drastic change to a parents lifestyle and with hormones and tiredness, put a strain on your mental health' says Ann from Baby Senses.

Their Baby Massage Pairs enable you to make a new friend in a COVID safe environment.

Toddle About readers get £5 off a baby massage course.

For more information call 07748 914370 or visit www.babysenses.info

New Baby/Life Casting in Norfolk/Suffolk Casting Wonders is a new business, based in Harleston, Norfolk and run by mum of one, Louise. Capturing such precious moments and keeping those once in a lifetime memories forever, is such a beautiful and creative keepsake for any parent, sibling and family. At Casting Wonders, Louise takes pride in helping families find the perfect display and layout of their babies/children hands and feet for them to cherish and keep forever. Get £10 off orders over £100.

Contact Louise, castingwonders@gmail.com

Bonding & Attachment matters

The springboard to confidence for your child Tumble Tots have been working hard to make it a fun and safe place for you to bring your little ones, with one-way systems, reduced class sizes, equipment cleaning and social distancing all becoming part of their class routine.

The entire team recently completed a First Aid course for Infection Control for Children’s Activity Providers. Tumble Tots are ready and waiting to see you and your little ones in a class near you soon.

Toddle About readers get £5 off a block of classes.

Lucinda is a Babywearing Consultant based in Naughton, IP7. She has a wide range of baby/ toddler/preschooler sized carriers available for hire.

Contact The Suffolk Sling Lady for bespoke help to carry your baby/child. Covid Secure practices are in place, with contact-free collection, online support and carriers are being quarantined and laundered prior to hire.

For more info visit www.tumbletots.com/ely P.25

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Award-winning online classes Since March Sing and Sign have been piping their award-winning classes straight into your homes.

They are thrilled their online lessons have been such a hit, winning awards and fans all over and are pleased to announce @home will continue! 10 weeks of award-winning lesson content online so you and your baby needn't miss out on the wonderful experience of baby signing and learning the fun way! Each week covers a new theme and it will remain online for thee whole week so you can dip into whenever suits you!

To book your place visit www.singandsing.co.uk/classes/classes-near-you/ ipswich SingandSignIpswich P.31

Handmade Keepsakes Painted Peppermint South West & South Central Suffolk are excited to announce that they have come first in this years Baby and Parent Awards hosted by Lux Life magazine. They are absolutely delighted to be awarded the title Ceramic Illustration Specialist of the year 2020. Please come and join them at their events running across Suffolk up until Christmas this year.

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Bite S I Z ED NEW S Jo Jingles is back in action These fun and educational music and movement classes are back running in 5 Covid-Safe venues across Ipswich including a new venue for a Wednesday afternoon, Henley Community Centre. If you're still a little nervous about attending public classes Jo Jingles is still running a live session on Facebook on Monday mornings.

Fun make and do activities are uploaded weekly too! Special offers for babies under 6 months and a 30% sibling discount.

Contact Katie at ipswichjingles@gmail.com or book at www.jojingles.com/ipswich/timetable JoJinglesIpswich P.29

Creating a Positive Experience Paula is passionate about birth and offering support throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond to enable a positive experience, supporting parents both physically and emotionally. Paula trained with the NCT and The Little Birth Company, specialising in Pregnancy Yoga, Mother & Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, Hypnobirthing and a Doula, holding classes in Thurston and Bury St Edmunds in a relaxed environment. Toddle About readers get a free taster session.

For more information and to book call 07727 063757 or email paulawood4@sky.com or visit www.blissfulmothers.co.uk P.24

Fabulous Phonics Fun ‘Phonics With Robot Reg’ is expanding towards Ipswich! These high-energy, Covidsecure sessions are taught by Louise, a former Early Years teacher and mum of two. Each week focuses on the introduction of a different phoneme, and children explore the sound through games & activities, appealing to all learning styles. The skills of segmenting and blending are also introduced, which form firm foundations to support reading and writing. Pom-poms, dancing, music and the infamous 'Robot Reg' complete the experience! Toddle About readers can claim 20% off a trial block of 3 sessions if you book directly with Louise and quote 'Toddle About'.

Contact Louise at 07957 688101or email louise@robotreg.co.uk or visit www.robotreg.co.uk P.28

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Bite SIZED NEWS Little Signers Club Suffolk supports Local CIC

Covid-19 & CDC Street Dance

Little Signers Club Suffolk customers have raised £115 for a local CIC. The Bus Shelter Ipswich has adapted to the current Pandemic and has been delivering food and essential supplies to vulnerable families, whilst still carrying on their amazing outreach work too. Little Signers Club Suffolk held free online 4th Trimester classes and an online Charity Sing Sign & Rhyme™ session too with attendees encouraged to donate to The Bus Shelter. See what their classes are all about and claim your free taster session.

It has been a difficult time for CDC street dance but they have not let the pandemic get in the way of their training and dance classes. Over the lockdown they have been doing loads of online lessons, around 30 classes a week, they have even been entering online competitions.

The UDO World championships took place online this year and their team took 4th place.

Now they are back dancing in person, it is all very exciting and something they will never take for granted. Sophie from CDC says “It’s so fulfilling and amazing to be back doing what they love”.

For more information about classes contact Ali on 07720 349424 or alison@littlesignersclub.co.uk LittleSignersClubSuffolk P.17

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Funded Places at Cherry Trees Early Years at Brookes Cherry Trees Montessori nursery is now offering Government funded hours for children aged 2+ in its unique, rural and nurturing setting at Brookes School near Risby, Bury St Edmunds. Places are available for 15 universal free hours and 30 hours for children of eligible parents and holders of ‘Golden Tickets'.

Children can attend all year round with stretch funding or term time only. The funding can be used from nursery through to Reception class.

Contact Lucy Golland on 01284 760531 or email lgolland@uk.brookes.org or visit uk.brookes.org for more information P.17

'Paint at Home Kits' available

Baby Sensory™ is BACK!

Pennikitty Pots Ceramics Cafe has re-opened and they have put in measures to keep you feeling relaxed and safe, whilst you create your special keepsakes. The studio is also available for private hire. If you would prefer to paint at home they can provide you with a 'Paint at Home Kit' with full instructions and can arrange delivery too. Please check opening hours and book a table prior to your visit. Toddle About readers get £2 off ceramic painting.

All the fun & interactive content of their award-winning programme in a safe and supportive environment both online and in person! Check out their new look timetable with face-toface classes specifically aimed to support the developmental needs of ‘movers’ and ‘nonmovers’. Spaces are limited due to a reduced capacity to comply with social distancing requirements. Claim your £5 off the first term now.

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Gingerbread

CHRISTMAS SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS » 1 tbsp Honey (optional) omit honey for under 1s or substitute maple syrup for vegan alternative » 2 cups full fat milk or substitute any plant-based milk » 1 Ripe banana* » 3 tbsp Milled seeds

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Thick, filled with warming spices and so creamy; this smoothie takes minutes to whip up and makes a great breakfast or snack. Adding in some milled seeds adds a boost of protein, fibre and some healthy fat.

This is a fun way to get into the festive spirit and honestly, this smoothie tastes just like gingerbread!

» ¼ tsp Nutmeg » ½ - 1 tsp Ginger powder

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 0 mins Serves: 2 servings Suitable From: 7 months (omit honey for under 1s)

» ½ - 1 tsp Cinnamon » ½ tsp Mixed spice » ¼ tsp Cardamom powder (optional)

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» 1 tsp Vanilla powder/extract

1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and whizz until smooth.

You can use a frozen banana if you want a creamer and slightly richer smoothie. *

2. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Shikha Gill from @my.little.food.critic. Check out the Instagram channel or download the App from the App Store & Google Play for more inspiration and ideas.

Painted Peppermint South West and South Central Suffolk

We are a contemporary mobile ceramics company specialising in creating beautiful bespoke keepsakes of children’s hands and footprints.

However this is not all we do!

We can be found in a variety of venues and host events, parties and workshops catering for both adults and children.

Can’t get to one of our events?

Home visits and paint at home kits are available too.

Join us! Get Creative!

Make those beautiful handmade personalised gifts for your loved ones. Contact me to discuss possibilities.

Anna - 07903 108143 | anna@paintedpeppermint.co.uk www.paintedpeppermint.co.uk @PaintedPepperm1 anna_paintedpeppermint Painted Peppermint South West and South Central Suffolk

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This Christmas, why not give the gift of books? Create a Christmas eve box full of fun activities and a festive story to curl up with?

Or maybe an advent of books that last all year round? Lisa can create any option for your specific budget. (Basket not included) Contact Lisa at 07769 262577 LisasLittleBookDen

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FREE Printable Activity Sheets Download free activity sheets for your little one to enjoy at home from the NEW Printables section on the Toddle About website.

toddle.fun/printables We have loads of activities to choose from. All designed to help your child learn whilst having fun.

Dig in and see what we have for you!

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The Emotional

UPS and DOWNS of Toddlers

By Dr. Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D.

The toddler years are trying and tender - they come with unmatched joys and challenges. Often referred to as the ‘Terrible Twos’, tantrums can become commonplace, and learning how to handle them is something of a rite of passage for new parents.

This developmental stage is foundational to who your child will become. Understanding what underlies the tumult of this period can make life easier for you and allow you to focus more on the joys and pleasures of raising your little one.

The newness of your toddler’s brain drives the upheavals of this time - it will take another 20 years or more to reach full brain development. Toddlers are figuring out how to be separate from their parents and are gaining a sense of self, but they also don’t want to be alone in the world. The fierce pushpull of needing to know mummy or daddy is close, coupled with powerful desires to explore on their own, spurs on meltdowns. “I want to do it myself” conflicts with “I need you!”

The new emotions that arise, including anger and frustration, coupled with the brain’s lagging capabilities to control them, complicate this process.

Toddlers become increasingly emotion-flooded.

They are not being bad. Your child is overwhelmed and in need of support.

Tantrums need not be avoided.

They are learning moments that happen when a child is flooded and lacking the language needed to communicate or handle the hard feelings. Meltdown! Do all you can to not take it personally. Toddlers need responsible adults to stay calm when they are upset.

They feel your emotions and loving presence.

Empathy and recognition go a long way - everyone wants to be understood, even when desires cannot be indulged. Labeling their desires helps them manage limits. This is how we begin to help children handle disappointment (a part of life forever!)

Instead of saying, “How many times have I told you no cookies before dinner?” Try empathy: “I know how much you love cookies. I am going to put them on the counter for after,” or, “You really wanted to play more at the playground. I wish we could stay longer.

You can be mad about leaving!” Toddlers live in the moment - their desire right now is the only one they know. A key parent role is to recognise the moment matters in a big way to them. Help them feel understood by stating their desire and eventually they will be able to move on.

Seeing your toddler as new to the world, and remembering that they are figuring out life with experimentation and exploration, will allow you to take a step back. Give them room to be on their own, with you close by. Watch them explore.

Wonder together about what they see, hear and discover. Allow them to try for themselves - and yes, to stumble. Comfort as needed, but let them do it.

And go light on yourself – there is no such thing as a perfect parent, nor should you strive for that.

Instead, keep your humour, stay light in response to tough situations, and enjoy these truly magical years.

Dr. Tovah P. Klein, dubbed “the toddler whisperer” by US TV’s Good Morning America, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development. Her new book How Toddlers Thrive: What parents can do today for children ages 2 to 5 to plant the seeds of lifelong success is available to buy now at www.profilebooks.com

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GLUTEN FREE

HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES Cupcakes (serves 8): » 250g Gluten free plain flour » 2tbsp Cocoa powder » 1tsp Baking powder » 100g Softened butter » 150g Caster sugar » 1tbsp Red food colouring » 2 Eggs » 150ml Milk

Chocolate Frosting & DEcoration: » 55g Softened butter » 90g Milk or Dark cooking chocolate » 215g Icing sugar » 2 Drops of Vanilla Extract/Essence » 88ml Milk » 2 packs of Fruit Bowl Peelers » 1 bag Fruit Bowl Yogurt coated raisins, halved widthways » 1 bag Fruit Bowl Fruit Flakes cut into pieces

CUPCAKES: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ Gas Mark 4. 2. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and mix together. 3. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, red food colouring, eggs and milk.

Mix well. 4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Mix well. 5. Pour the mixture into cupcake cases. Bake in the oven for 20 mins until the cakes are soft and springy to touch. Place on a wire rack to cool.

FROSTING: 1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of boiling water or in a microwave. 2. In a bowl, combine the icing sugar, vanilla and 60ml of the milk. 3. Add the melted chocolate mixture and the remaining milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Let the icing stand until spreadable (the frosting will thicken as it cools). 4. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.

DECORATION: 1. To make the body, take 1 strand from a Peeler and roll into a spiral. Secure with a blob of icing and place on the cupcake.

2. To make the legs, cut Peeler pieces into 5cm strips (8 in total), position them on the cake coming out of the spider body. 3. Add 2 Yogurt halves and 2 fruit flakes for the eyes.

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We would like to wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the children here, who will be celebrating their birthday in the next 3 months. We hope you all have a fabulous, fun-filled day.

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The park has recently been awarded the ‘We’re Good To Go’ award to recognise the park is COVID safe and currently adheres to all of the government safety guidelines.

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HOW TO IMPROVE

Your Family Life IN 60 SECONDS

One of the reasons I wrote Meee in a Family Minute was to help families, including my own, to stay connected regardless of the inevitable ups and downs of family life. We can’t postpone the relationship building and fun for the annual holiday, hoping that two weeks in the sun will miraculously solve any outstanding issues. Sometimes we need new ideas or new ways of thinking and relating to each other – right now. And that is true during a pandemic or not.

Here are a couple of ideas to help you improve your family life:

By Sid Madge, Author and Social Entrepreneur

Majestic in the Domestic

There are chores to do, washing to complete, a laundry basket bursting with ironing opportunities and the endless question of ‘What will we have for dinner?’ Find the majestic in the domestic. Create a playlist for your household routines and crank up the volume – being mindful of your neighbours of course. Make it a family affair and everyone does their chores to the same music, punctuated by some dancing around the living room or karaoke style sing-along. Make the boring fun and get it done.

Take a minute to come up with a family chore playlist, each family member chooses two or three songs they love, compile the list and turn it into a sort of musical chairs for chores.

Whoever gets their song first, (might be best to use the ‘shuffle’ option) starts to do their task first and so on. Once everyone has started, it will take no time to get everything done.

Foster Resilience

Bad things happen to good people all the time.

We are living through very unusual times and it offers us a great opportunity to teach resilience to our children. We need to allow our children enough space to solve their own problems. As parents, we should be supportive and listen to how our children would fix the problem, asking questions so as to help them arrive at a constructive solution.

Take a minute to think about the last time your children faced a problem. Did you rush in to fix it, or did you support them and encourage them to solve the problem themselves? We may want to take away the distress, but if we do, we rob them of the opportunity to solve their own challenges and build much-needed resilience.

Family is messy but in just one minute it is possible to deepen our connection to each other and get back on track.

For more ideas like these, check out Sid Madge’s book ‘Meee in a Family Minute - 60 ways to improve your family life in 60 seconds’ – part of the ‘Meee in a Minute’ book series.

Sid is the founder of Meee (My Education Employment Enterprise) which draws on the best creativity and thinking available to help people from all walks of life to achieve extraordinary lives.

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The power of positive play!

If you ask parents what they wish for their children, above all they say to be happy and healthy. Cherry Trees at Brookes School has built its ethos around that concept.

Relaxed, happy and confident children are far more likely to flourish at school and in adult life. So building on four decades of Montessori experience, Cherry Trees near Risby, Bury St Edmunds, has placed happiness and wellbeing at the heart of its philosophy, creating an environment that sparks curiosity and creativity, and provides buckets of experiential learning through play.

From the moment you arrive at the rural campus of Brookes School (where Cherry Trees is located) you can sense the school’s alternative, child-centred approach – something the Brookes team is extremely proud of.

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Children can join Cherry Trees from 2 years old and parents are encouraged to start bringing their toddlers from 18 months to the weekly ‘forest school’ sessions (Wednesdays 9-11am) to experience the benefits it offers. Outdoor learning is also an important part of the Cherry Trees approach. And – Covid-19 restrictions permitting – youngsters in nursery also get to enjoy time with older students in the main school. There’s a close-knit family feel where everyone gets to know each other and looks out for one another.

Situated just a few minutes from the A14, children at Cherry Trees benefit from the safe and spacious rural grounds of Brookes. The nursery is open 48 weeks a year, Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm and offers Government funded places for 15 and 30 hours. For those looking for an alternative approach, Cherry Trees is well worth a look.

To find out more email office@uk.brookes.org call 01284 760531 or visit uk.brookes.org

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Thanks to the lovely team at Cofton Holidays, we’re giving you the chance to win a divine Devon escape in a luxury lodge. You’ll be close to award-winning toddler-friendly facilities, breath-taking Dartmoor and the beauty of blue flag beaches, where your little ones can paddle about and let their imaginations run wild.

You’ll stay in one of the amazing Cofton Copse Luxury Lodges. Completely self- contained with a beautiful open plan living and dining area, you can relax on the fantastic decking, soak away your worries in the outdoor hot tub, or just take in incredible countryside views.

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HOW TO LOOK AFTER

THE MENTAL WELLBEING of the whole family

By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist.

COVID-19 and the uncertainty around it is alarming for all of us and, for many, our anxiety levels are on high alert - and this includes our children. So how can we keep our anxiety in check and get the balance right?

Uncertainty is difficult - The brain finds ‘the unknown’ the hardest to deal with and research shows that uncertainty is scarier and more alarming than known outcomes, even if they are bad outcomes. Be truthful with your children but share with them age appropriate information.

Reduced socialising can obviously deeply affect our mood. Humans are social creatures and when we hang out with people we like, feel good hormones like dopamine and oxytocin are released and reward neural activity is stimulated in the brain. This is often even more true for children. Stick carefully to social distancing rules but also communicate with others in a variety of virtual ways as you probably have already been doing. Thinking of social distancing activities that may be a bit different such as fishing, football, book a narrow boat, falconry, visiting national trust properties, horse-riding or playing tennis. It all counts to fill the soul a little.

Accept that this is a time when it is hard to make plans and always be able to stick to them. Control and organise what you can to a reasonable extent if it brings you comfort but don’t fixate and go to extremes. Use language with your children such as “we hope that will be able to do XX, but as you know at the moment we need to be flexible” and give them something they can count on doing such as having a great time doing something as a family at home together.

We often see the very best in people in very difficult times. Think if you can help any family members, friends or neighbours in any way, whether that is going for the shop for them or picking up meds. See if you can involve the children too. Can they clean the neighbour’s car or weed the garden?

Anxiety is bad for our health - Whilst this is a difficult time, make time for activities that relax you and release feel good hormones like yoga, reading or cooking. Turn off news alerts on your phone if they are making you feel on edge.

Catastrophising and panicking about what might happen rarely helps. Chronic panic causes you to live in a state of trepidation and confusion. Don’t let your imagination run wild and accept that some things in life are unknown and unpredictable. Be confident that you have the strength and versatility to overcome challenges when required and that this difficult period will pass in time.

Make good use of the time. Is it time to do some gardening together, paint a fence, shed or child’s bedroom, do fitness videos that the children can join in, things you said you never had time to do?

Alternatively, just spend time relaxing and being in the moment with your family.

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Being panicked makes people susceptible to ‘fake news’ – when the brain perceives a threat, it works very hard to neutralise the hazard and make you safe again. Stress hormones decrease your rationality and critical thinking and make you more susceptible to inaccurate information. Avoid listening to other’s ‘strong opinions’ and check government websites for official advice. Talk to your children about what is fact and what isn’t known at this point.

Prioritise self-care like eating well, exercising, virtual socialising, doing your hobby, planning nice things to do when this is all over, reducing your time on social media and sleeping as best you can.

Have a positive mindset – Research shows that positivity is also contagious so approach your home isolation period with as much zeal and positivity as possible, and your family members, especially children, will catch on to the positive vibes.

Research also shows that outcomes are better for positive people.

Make sure you go outside each day – Spend at least 20 minutes a day outside, ideally in the morning to help maintain your circadian rhythm and to get a dose of vitamin D. Open the windows and get some fresh air coming in. If you have big open spaces around your house, go for an invigorating walk.

Anxious minds do not sleep well - Sleep loss only adds to the stress which is the very thing stopping us sleeping. When you are overtired you have trouble concentrating, are less productive and feel irritable. Don’t watch or read about the news just before bed if the content is making you feel dismayed. Equally don’t talk to your children about worrying things before bed. Have a relaxing bedtime routine revolving around reading a book, a warm bath, or a bit of mindfulness.

Fear can be transmitted to other people – Chronic anxiety about potential future dangers can cause low mood, short tempers and grouchiness. Children in particular will pick up on your anxious mood and sense of dread which can trigger their own feelings of stress. Be aware that this happens and control your emotions, so they don’t control you or infiltrate those around you.

Limit your time on social media – Your teenagers in particular may feel more than ever that their phone is their portal to the outside world. However, it is well documented that spending significant amounts of time on social media can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Advise them to limit themselves to 30 minutes of social media a day and avoid it at night.

Cherish some family time – It’s harder to go the same day trips you enjoyed before COVID arrived, but that also gives you the opportunity to enjoy some real quality time together with the people you live with. Make a plan for each day so you don’t lounge on the sofa too much. Be creative and come up with fun activities that you are normally too busy for like board games, baking together, making a beauty salon and painting nails or a den to hang out in, start an ambitious art project together or watch some classic family films together with a bag of popcorn or even enjoy a nice lie-in.

Don’t descend into treating each other badly – During times of confusion and anxiety our stress hormones rise, we sleep less and consequently can be more irritable and shorter tempered. Be aware that this happens and make a conscious effort to smile and be positive. Positivity also rubs off on people, so smile and find things to laugh about, one of our best healers.

Dr Lynda Shaw is a change specialist, a regular professional speaker, chartered psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist (as well as a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and author of adult and children’s books). www.drlyndashaw.com.

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HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR CHILD’S

Dummy

The old saying: “Kids don’t come with a manual” does not ring truer when it comes to letting go of the dummy!

It’s understandable that our little ones will fiercely protect their dummy. Dummies are one of the only items in their life over which they have complete ownership. Adults and older siblings do not use or play with ‘their’ dummy.

Not only that, removing the dummy is perhaps one of the first real parenting hurdles. It can be the first time, as a parent, we’ve entered into negotiations.

We’re doing ‘the right thing’, but this can result in a lot of trauma (at the time) for your little one.

It’s no surprise then, that so many of us cave to the toddler’s relentless requests for their dummy and subsequent upset if these are refused!

It’s recently been revealed that over half of us (52%) don’t know the right time for children to give up the dummy, putting teeth and speech development at risk.

The NHS advises parents should stop giving the dummy between 6 and 12 months old*. Using dummies after this can encourage an open bite, which is when teeth move to make space for the dummy. There is also a concern that it may also affect children’s speech development.

The rule of thumb is – children should not have a dummy once they are forming words.

But, nearly 1 in 5 men demonstrated a laissez faire approach to parenting, believing that children will let go of the dummy when they are ready to do so – avoiding the battle altogether! *

Laura Smart, dentist at Birmingham Dental Hospital and Leicester CDS-CIC, says: “Children who use a dummy or suck their thumb are more likely to have problems with the way their teeth bite together than children who don’t. The risk of this happening increases the more the child uses a dummy and the older they are when they give the dummy up.”

The reality is that, with nearly 9 in 10 parents allowing their children to use a dummy and half using it for too long, many parents need help to encourage their toddlers say “toodle-loo” to their dummies.

This same dilemma was faced by dad of two, and Dumbleby Forest author, Mark White. He said: “My wife and I had tried all sorts, but our daughters are incredibly strong-willed, and to be honest we took the path of least resistance for too long. They found it incredibly hard to say goodbye to the dummy and only did so after I created a magical world for the dummies to disappear to called Dumbleby Forest.”

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Mark’s bedtime story to help parents and little ones say goodbye to the dummy has now been realised in a beautifully illustrated children’s book available from www.dumblebyforest.com for £5.79.

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MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Little City - Suffolk

Acton Village Hall, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0AT. 07854 419154. www.littlecityuk.com

Times: 9:30 - 10:30 & 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct.

Wild Tots at Bradfield Woods

Bradfield Woods, Education Centre, Felsham Road, Brafield St George, IP30 0AQ. 01473 890089. www. suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Tumbling Teddies

Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

Times: 13:00 - 13:45 & 14:00 - 14:45.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 10:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Blissful Mothers

Cavendish Hall, Church Road, Thurston, IP31 3RU. 0772 7063757. www.blissfulmothers.co.uk

Baby Massage: 13:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 2 - 9 mths.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Fornham St Martin Baby & Toddlers Fornham St Martin Village Hall, The Street, Fornham St Martin, IP31 1SW.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

Anselm Community Centre, 63 Anselm Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087.

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First Steps: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Jo Jingles West Suffolk

The Self Centre, Kempson Way, Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 01440 730039. www.jojingles.com

Times: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 10 mths - 2 ½ yrs Times: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 3 - 10 mths.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 8 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre

Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

Kanga & Joey Class: 14:00 - 14:45.

Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec. Tumbling Teddies: 13:00 - 13:45.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

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Church of our Lady and St Etheldreda, 14 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8LT. 07523 962484. www.tumbletots.com

Walking to 2 years: 10:00 - 10:30.

3-school age: 10:50 - 11:20.

2 - 3 years: 11:40 - 12:10.

6 months to walking: 12:30 - 13:00.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct.

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Water Babies

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Times: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Times: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Water Babies The Ickworth, The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE.

Times: 10:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

St Edmunds Station Church, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1LU. 07415 689087.

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Little Flyers: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Wild Babies at Lackford Lakes

Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX. 01284 728706. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Times: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Times: 13:00 - 14:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Jo Jingles West Suffolk

Acton Village Hall, High Street, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0AT. 01440 730039. www.jojingles.com

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 10 mths - 2 ½ yrs. Times: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Times: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 3 - 10 mths.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

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PHYSICAL FUN Blissful Mothers

Cavendish Hall , Church Road , Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3RU. 0772 7063757. www.blissfulmothers.co.uk

Mother & Baby Yoga: 9:30 - 10:30.

Ages: 2 - 9 mths. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

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Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Water Babies

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS

Fab Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Family Fun Group

Cartwheels Children’s Centre , Norton Rd, Haverhill, CB9 8LU. 07415 689087.

Homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk

Times: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds

New Green Centre, New Green Avenue, Thurston, IP31 3TG. 07725 477980. www.babysensory.com

Times: 10:00 - 10:45 & 11:30 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Risby Village Hall, Aylmer Close, Risby, IP28 6RT. 07523 962484. www.tumbletots.com

Walking to 2 years: 10:00 - 10:30.

3-school age: 10:50 - 11:20.

2 - 3 years: 11:40 - 12:10.

6 months to walking: 12:30 - 13:00.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

SWIMMING Water Babies

The Ickworth, The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer, IP29 5QE. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 10:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS EPIC Dad Community Interest Co

EPIC Centre (Next to Risby Truckstop), 117 Newmarket Road, Risby, IP28 6RD. 07717 744608. www.epicdad.co.uk

EPIC Dad Survival Session: 18:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Nov & 4 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Tumbling Teddies

Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

Times: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

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BURY ST EDMUNDS & WEST SUFFOLK AREA

SWIMMING Water Babies

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, IP28 6TX.

Times: 10:30 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

SATURDAY DANCE & DRAMA The Jessica Barber Academy of Dance

SWIMMING Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126.

Times: 11:15 - 14:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 12 Dec.

SUNDAY CREATIVE

DANCE & DRAMA The Jessica Barber Academy of Dance

The Greene King Social Club, off Cullum Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PB. 07795 437033.

Baby Ballet: 10:00 - 10:25.

Ages: 9 mths - 4 yrs. (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 8 Nov - 13 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Painted Peppermint South West and South Central Suffolk

Duck in Boots, 19B Gaol Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1JL. 07903 108143. www.paintedpeppermint.co.uk

Christmas Ceramics: 10:00 - 16:00. £10 deposit is required upon booking Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct & 29 Nov.

The Greene King Social Club, off Cullum Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PB. 07795 437033.

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 9:00 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 25 Oct & 8 Nov - 13 Dec.

Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126.

Times: 11:15 - 14:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 25 Oct & 8 Nov - 13 Dec.

Kids Dance: 12:00 - 13:30 & 13:35 - 14:35.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 7 Nov - 12 Dec

FOREST HEATH & THETFORD AREA

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

Lakenheath Methodist Church, Back Street , Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9HF. 07415 689087.

Homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk

Lakenheath Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Family Group: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

TUESDAY The Rainbow Mother & Toddler Group

Barton Mills Village Hall, Mildenhall Road, Barton Mills, IP28 6BD. 07912 645549.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

PARENTS & TOTS Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Suffolk Wildlife Trust Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve, Knettishall Heath, Thetford, IP22 2TQ. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Wild Tots: 10:30 - 12:00.

Outdoor adventures & wild play activities!

Ages: 1 yrs 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Wild Babies: 11:30 - 12:45.

Nature-based sensory play for babies!

Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs 6 mths.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 27 Oct.

IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK AREA

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Gissing Toddler Group

New Gissing Community Building, Rectory Road, Gissing, IP22 5XB.

Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

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Worlingworth Home-Start Family Group

Worlingworth Community Centre, Shop Street, Worlingworth, IP13 7HG. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

The Story Frog Phonics

Claydon & Barham Community Centre, Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0EG. www.thestoryfrogphonics.com

Times: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK AREA

MUSIC & SIGNING Play2Day, Glister Road, Martlesham, Ipswich, IP5 3RJ. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com

Mixed Ages: 13:30 - 14:15.

3mths - walking: 14:35 - 15:05.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 30 Nov.

Jo Jingles Ipswich

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd welcomes all ages and abilities at our weekly term-time swimming classes across Norfolk & Suffolk in lovely private pools. Come and join in!

Little Signers Club Suffolk

Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich, IP9 2NA. 07720 349424. www.littlesignersclub.co.uk

Fun and Friendly

Parent & Baby Classes

Sing, Sign & Rhyme: 9:45 - 10:15 &10:45 - 11:15.

Ages: 5 mths - 2 yrs 5 mths.

Cost: £6.60 per session (booking essential). Dates: 2 Nov - 7 Dec.

We welcome babies from 6 weeks old!

Toddle Talk

Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.ToddleTalk.co.uk

Baby Signing: 10:00 - 10:50.

Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 9 Nov - 14 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING

SWIMMING CLASSES

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DANCE & DRAMA

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CDC Street Dance

Claydon Village Hall, Norwich Road, Claydon, IP6 0DF. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk

Kids Class: 17:00 - 18:00.

Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

SWIMMING iSwim

Poplar Farm, Ipswich Road, Gosbeck, IP6 9SQ. 01473 277085. www.iswim.biz

Times: 15:45 - 16:15.

Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 14 yrs.

Cost: £9.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Oct - 14 Dec.

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd

Ubbeston Pool, The Low Road, Ubbeston, IP19 0EY. 01379 740489. www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

Parent & Baby: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £9.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd Bungay Pool, Oaklands Leisure Pool, Flixton Road, Bungay, NR35 1PD.

Parent & Baby: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £9.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Senses

Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.BabySenses.co.uk

Contact Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd e:

t: 01379 740489 treacle@waterliliesswim.co.uk

www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Bildeston Home-Start Family Play Group

Chamberlin Hall, Park area, Chamberlin Close, Bildeston, Ipswich, IP7 7EZ. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk

Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, IP1 6DG. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com

Under 2s: 9:25 - 10:10.

2yrs+: 10:30 - 11:15.

3mths - walking: 11:35 - 12:05.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 1 Dec.

SWIMMING iSwim

Poplar Farm, Ipswich Road, Gosbeck, IP6 9SQ. 01473 277085. www.iswim.biz

Times: 15:45 - 16:15.

Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 14 yrs.

Cost: £9.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 27 Oct - 15 Dec.

Water Babies

Letts Swimming Pools, Semer, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6HN. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 9:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Water Lilies Swimming School

Shelfanger Pool, Rectory Road, Shelfanger, IP22 2DQ. 01379 740489. www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

Parent & Baby: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs. Cost: £9.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd

Redlingfield Pool, Wash Farm Barn, Silver Hill, Redlingfield, IP23 7QP. 01379 740489. www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

Times: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Parent & Baby: 13:30 - 14:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £9.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Little City - Suffolk

WEDNESDAY

Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4AU. 07854 419154. www.littlecityuk.com

Times: 9:30 - 10:30 & 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct.

The Story Frog Phonics

Stowmarket Community Ctr, Hillside,Stowmarket, IP14 2BD. www.thestoryfrogphonics.com

Times: 9:45 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:45.

Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Jo Jingles Ipswich

River of Life Church, Carr Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2FS. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com

2yrs+: 10:00 - 10:45.

Under 2s: 11:05 - 11:50.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 2 Dec.

Jo Jingles Ipswich

Henley Community Centre, Church Meadows, Henley, Ipswich, IP6 0RP. 07732 544548.

Mixed Ages,: 14:05 - 14:50.

3mths-walking: 14:20 - 14:50.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 2 Dec.

Baby Senses Baby Massage: 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

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IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK AREA

St Augustine’s Church

St Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TH. 01473 723960. www.staugustinesipswich.org.uk

Happy Hippos: 9:30 - 11:30 & 13:00 - 15:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds

1st Combs Scout Hut , Combs Wood Drive, Stowmarket , IP14 2RJ. 07725 477980. www.babysensory.com

Times: 10:00 - 10:45 & 11:30 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Phonics With Robot Reg

Capel St Mary Village Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EP. 07957 688101. www.robotreg.co.uk

Times: 13:15 - 14:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Bookable in 3 sessions for £19.50 Dates: 14 Oct & 4 Nov - 2 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

SWIMMING Water Babies

Letts Swimming Pools, Semer, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6HN. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 9:15 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd

East Harling Pool, Lopham Road, East Harling, NR16 2LN. 01379 740489. www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

Parent & Baby: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £9.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd Pulham Market Pool, Bush Green, Pulham Market, IP21 4YB.

Parent & Baby: 13:00 - 13:30.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £9.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS

CDC Street Dance

Wattisham Home-Start Family Group

Kids Class: 16:45 - 17:45.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Times: 13:00 - 15:00.

This is an outdoor session Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Capel St Mary Church of England, Church Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EL. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk

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Little City - Suffolk

1st Combs Scout Hut, Combs Wood Drive, Stowmarket, IP14 2RJ. 07854 419154. www.littlecityuk.com

Times: 9:30 - 10:30 & 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Jo Jingles Ipswich

All Saints Church Hall , Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1BN. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com

2yrs+: 9:55 - 10:40.

Under 2s: 11:00 - 11:45.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 3 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Phonics With Robot Reg

Capel St Mary Village Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EP. 07957 688101. www.robotreg.co.uk

Times: 13:15 - 14:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Bookable in 3 sessions for £19.50 Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 3 Dec.

Wattisham Community Center, Valley Road, Wattisham, IP7 7RE. 01379 678552.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK AREA

DANCE & DRAMA

DANCE & DRAMA

CDC Street Dance

CDC Street Dance

Whitton Parish Church, Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LT. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk

Capel St Mary Church of England, Church Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EL. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk

Kids Class: 16:30 - 17:30.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

Tot’s Class: 14:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Solo Dance With Rosy May

Vida Haus, The Three Tuns, Pettistree, Woodbridge, IP13 0HW. 07936 390462.

SWIMMING

Solo Dance: 11:00 - 11:45.

A fun energetic dance class Contemporary: 14:30 - 15:15.

A graceful dance class Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).Dates: 15 Oct - 10 Dec.

Water Babies

The Mill House, High Road, Swilland, Ipswich, IP6 9LW. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 10:30 - 15:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS

SATURDAY

Bacton Under Fives

PARENTS & TOTS

The Playcentre, Bacton Community Primary School, Tailors Green, Bacton, IP14 4LL. 01449 780079. www.bactonunderfives.co.uk

Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

Times: 9:10 - 11:10. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk

Dads & Kids Breakfast Club: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 10 Oct, 14 Nov & 12 Dec.

Stowmarket Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Family Group Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk

DANCE & DRAMA

Times: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

CDC Street Dance

Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Kesgrave, IP4 3PD. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk

Muddy Boots Forest Adventures

Kids Class: 9:00 - 10:00.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Oct - 26 Dec.

The Tudor Barn Belstead, Belstead Hall Church Lane, Belstead, Ipswich, IP8 3JT. www.bookwhen.com/muddyboots

Muddy Totz (walkers - age 4) Times: 9:15 - 10:30.

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 4 Dec. Times: 11:00 - 12:15.

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 27 Nov. Babes in the Wood: 13:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 4 Dec. Cost: £7.95 per session (booking essential).

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Suffolk Wildlife Trust Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, South Lopham, Diss, IP22 2HX. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Wild Tots: 10:30 - 12:00.

Outdoor adventures & wild play activities!

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Wild Babies: 11:30 - 12:45.

Nature-based sensory play for babies!

Ages: 3 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 30 Oct.

CDC Street Dance

Ipswich Sports Centre, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 4NJ.

MUSIC & SIGNING Jo Jingles Ipswich

Pauls Sports and Social Club, Salmet Close, Ipswich, IP2 9BA. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com

3mths - walking: 9:45 - 10:15.

Mixed Ages: 10:35 - 11:20.

Ages: 1 yrs 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 4 Dec.

Toddle Talk

Kids Class: 14:00 - 15:00.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 12 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Letts Swimming Pools, Semer, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6HN. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk

Times: 9:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 12 Dec.

Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.ToddleTalk.co.uk

Toddle Talk Baby Signing: 10:30 - 11:20.

Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

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ONLINE CLASSES

ONLINE CLASSES

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Southwold Library 01502 722519.

St Augustine’s Church

Little Signers Club Suffolk

https://staugustinesipswich.org.uk/kidschurchonline/

Online 6 weeks Sing, Sign and Rhyme: 10:00 - 10:35.

Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Online 12 weeks Baby Signing Basics Times: 11:00 - 11:45. Dates: 14 Oct - 25 Nov. Times: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 3 mths - 3 yrs.

Dates: 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

01473 723960.

Music and Rhyme: 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

www.facebook.com/southwoldlibrary Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Online: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

Tadpole Tunes

MUSIC & SIGNING

TinyTalk Waveney & Mid-Suffolk

Sing and Sign Ipswich

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

TinyTalk Waveney & Mid-Suffolk 07419 322204.

www.facebook.com/tinytalkwaveneymidsuffolk

Baby Signing E-Class: 9:45 - 10:45.

Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

Home Legs Bums and Tums: 8:30 - 9:15.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Home Keep Fit (Over 50s): 10:00 - 10:40.

Ages: 50 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

YogaBellies Ipswich & Colchester 07305 267820. yogabellies.com

YogaBellies for Pregnancy: 19:00 - 20:15.

Ages: Pregnancy.

Cost: £9.60 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Southwold Library 01502 722519.

07800 545085. www.tadpoletunes.co.uk

Tadpole Tunes Online: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 9 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct. 07419 322204.

www.facebook.com/tinytalkwaveneymidsuffolk

Baby Signing E-Class: 11:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.

Toddler Signing E-Class: 9:30 - 10:30.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds 07725 477980. www.babysensory.com

Baby Sensory@Home: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

Home Legs Bums and Tums: 18:30 - 19:15.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Home Keep Fit (Over 50s): 10:00 - 10:40.

Ages: 50 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Home Cardio & Combat: 6:30 - 7:15.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec.

Fit with Mum

www.fitwithmum.com

Times: 18:30 - 19:30.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 20 Oct - 24 Nov.

www.facebook.com/southwoldlibrary Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Online: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec.

WEDNESDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign Ipswich

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

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MUSIC & SIGNING Sing and Sign Ipswich

Sing and Sign @Home: any time

Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

07720 349424. www.littlesignersclub.co.uk

Sing and Sign Ipswich

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

TinyTalk Waveney & Mid-Suffolk 07419 322204.

www.facebook.com/tinytalkwaveneymidsuffolk

Baby Signing E-Class: 13:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Toddler Signing E-Class: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

HEALTH & WELLNESS ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

Home Get Waisted/Abs: 6:30 - 7:15.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 30 Dec.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Southwold Library 01502 722519.

www.facebook.com/southwoldlibrary Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Online: 10:30 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Sing and Sign Ipswich

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

TinyTalk Waveney & Mid-Suffolk 07419 322204.

www.facebook.com/tinytalkwaveneymidsuffolk

Toddler Signing E-Class: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

ONLINE CLASSES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

MUSIC & SIGNING

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

Sing and Sign Ipswich

ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

Home Full Body HIIT: 8:30 - 9:15.

Home Rockbox: 18:30 - 19:15.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

Home Cardio & Combat: 8:00 - 8:45.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec.

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

PREGNANCY The Daisy Foundation Bury St Edmunds, Thetford & Stowmarket 07881 378925. thedaisyfoundation.com

Daisy Birthing classes: 19:00 - 20:30.

Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £72 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Southwold Library 01502 722519.

www.facebook.com/southwoldlibrary Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Online: 10:30 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 16 Oct - 11 Dec.

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

SUNDAY

Tadpole Tunes

07800 545085. www.tadpoletunes.co.uk

Tadpole Tunes Online: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 9 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Sing and Sign Ipswich

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 13 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

Tins For Toning: 6:30 - 7:15. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Home Keep Fit (Over 50s): 10:00 - 10:40.

Ages: 50 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 25 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ATP Health and Fitness Norwich

07824 995689. www.healthandfitness.uk.com

Home Rockbox: 9:30 - 10:15.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Oct - 27 Dec.

SATURDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Sing and Sign Ipswich

07445 263270. www.singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign @Home: any time Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 12 Dec.

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