TICKLES WHAKATÄ€NE PARENTS CENTRE MAGAZINE
October / November
INSIDE THIS ISSUE... WHY BABIES WAKE AT NIGHT FEEDING YOUR TODDLER SANCTUARY - MAKING YOUR HOME A HAVEN
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FROM THE EDITOR CONTENTS
There are a few changes afoot around the Whakatāne Parents Centre this spring.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES............4 WHAT’S ON................................................5 WHAT’S ONLINE........................................ 7 FEEDING YOUR TODDLER......................... 8 WE’VE BEEN ON A BEAR HUNT .............. 10 WHY BABIES WAKE AT NIGHT ................12 SANCTUARY - MAKING YOUR HOME A HAVEN .....................................16 THANK YOU KAT!.................................... 20 MEMBER OFFERS.....................................24 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY........................26 HIRE EQUIPMENT....................................27
You will see we have a snazzy new logo created at national level. We are pretty stoked with it and think it reflects the changing nature of Parents Centre and what it means to our communities. A big change for us is the farewell of longstanding volunteer Kat Cox. We welcome Leah Murphy who is taking over Kat’s position as Childbirth Education Coordinator. Welcome Leah! And we wish Kat all the best with her future endeavours - I’m sure you will see Kat around town and busy as ever.KIM Temporary Editor - Whakatāne Parents Centre
The news, views and articles published in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Whakatāne Parents Centre or Parents Centre New Zealand. The information is for you to agree to disagree with, we leave you to draw your own conclusions. We do not endorse any particular product or service in this newsletter, over any other.
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CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES
FREE CBE CLASSES - GET A HEAD START! Childbirth education (aka antenatal) classes are not just for first time parents. They are a great way to meet other expectant parents and prepare for the big day. The classes are suitable for couples and singles alike, with support people welcome. We have friendly, qualified childbirth educators to take you through all the things you need. Did you know? Childbirth education classes are
CBE Classes are free. To enroll please contact our CBE Coordinator, Leah Murphy on 027 828 0996 or email her at whakatÄ ne@parentscentre.org.nz.
COURSE 7 - 2019
COURSE 9 - 2019
Dues dates until mid December 2019.
Dues dates until end of Feb 2020.
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COURSE 8 - 2019 Dues dates until end of Jan 2020 Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 November
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the number one way to set up a coffee group. There might not always be coffee involved, but there will be a support network of parents who you can laugh, cry and share the ups and downs with. Some coffee groups around here are celebrating their kids’ 21st birthdays together. Friends for life can start with a course!
Saturday 7th December & Saturday 14th December.
COURSE 1 - 2020 Dues dates until end of March 2020. Saturday 11th January & Saturday 19th January
WHAT’S ON KIDS GONE FISHIN’ Whakatane Wharf Wed 2 October 10 - 12 noon Prizes up for grabs!
KIWI MONTH AT WHAKATANE LIBRARY Kiwi-themed book readings for preschoolers on Tuesday 15 and 22 October Kiwi Month colouring-in competition throughout October!
REUSABLE NAPPY WORKSHOP Sat 19 Oct 3 - 4.30pm Wairaka Playcentre $20
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WHAT’S ONLINE
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FEEDING YOUR Want to help your toddler develop healthy eating habits? Offer him only healthy food. There’s no reason he needs sweets or junk food at all. But even more important than what he eats is his relationship with food. You want him to be in charge of how much he eats, and of getting it into his own mouth.
THE BASIC RULE OF THUMB ON FEEDING YOUR TODDLER: You choose what foods he eats. He chooses how much he eats, and how.
WHY? Because each of us is born with inner signals that tell us how much we need to eat. When we override our children’s innate knowledge, we handicap them for life, and set them up to be unable to regulate their own eating. Toddlers don’t need much. Many of them eat a lot one day and very little the next, but children don’t starve themselves. If you obsess about how much she eats, or get into fights with her about food, you’re setting up power struggles. You can’t win a fight with someone about their own body. And you wouldn’t want to.
YOUR GOAL? To give her a sense of control over her food, which will eliminate power struggles and later eating disorders. At the same time, of course, you want what she eats to be healthy.
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toddler YOUR STRATEGY?
Wait as long as possible before introducing sweets and don’t keep sweets in the house. Offer a variety of healthy foods at each meal. Let him feed himself. Don’t push her to eat more than she wants or reward her for eating a lot. Don’t follow her around shoveling food into her mouth. And if your toddler is anything like mine, use a splat mat, and dunk him in the bath after each meal!
WHAT ABOUT SNACKS? Toddlers’ little stomachs need numerous smallish meals throughout the day. That means snacks, but it doesn’t ever mean unhealthy food. The best toddler snacks are simply smaller portions of food you would be happy to see them eat at a meal: healthy crackers with cheese or peanut butter, cut up fruit, soup, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, steamed broccoli. Many toddlers are too busy during the day to eat enough and ask for food at bedtime. This can drive a parent around the bend, unless you build a bedtime snack into the schedule – which also often helps kids settle down and sleep better. You can combine it with the bedtime story if you’re short on time, but bedtime snacks for toddlers are always a good idea.
WORRIED ABOUT A PICKY EATER? Most toddlers go through a picky stage. There’s an evolutionary reason -- toddlers are “programmed” genetically to only eat familiar foods because unfamiliar foods could
be poisonous. Those toddlers who were adventurous eaters probably didn’t live long enough to pass their genes on to us, so we most likely come from a long line of picky toddler eaters! Don’t make extra food for your toddler at dinner because you’re bound to resent it and it sends her the wrong message. Just serve a variety of healthy foods and let them decide what to try. If your dinner isn’t toddler-friendly -- if, heaven forbid, all the food is touching in a casserole, for instance -- then put some simple extras on the table, such as cheese slices, hard-boiled egg, or veggies with hummus for dipping.
Don’t worry that your child will always be a picky eater. That’s rare, as long as they have an array of healthy foods from which to choose, and don’t get addicted to junk food. Talk about healthy food choices, but above all, talk about taste. When you say “Delicious!” and clearly mean it as you take a taste of a food, your child is much more likely to want to try it than when you say “This is so good for you!” Taste buds change to enjoy a variety of tastes, including bitter tastes, as kids get older. Eventually virtually ALL kids come to enjoy the foods they’ve seen their parents enjoy. www.ahaparenting.com
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WE’VE BEEN ON A THE FOURTH BEAR BY JASPER FFORDE
BEAR HUNT!
The wonderful and witty Jasper Fforde, author of the comedy/fantasy/thriller Thursday Next books, also has a series called Nursery Crimes. The Fourth Bear continues to follow the career of Inspector Jack Spratt, on the track of an illicit substances ring, involving Goldilocks and a notorious murderous biscuit, the Gingerbread Man. Mad, irreverant, and original – pick up this, or any, Jasper Fforde novel and make yourself smile for the rest of the week. A BOY AND A BEAR IN A BOAT BY DAVE SHELTON A boy and a bear embark on a sea journey, equpped with such vital tools as a ukulele and
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a comic book. This is a simple story that’s really not so simple. Friendship, honesty, resilience are all explored in this lovely children’s chapter book (which is also great for reading aloud with your kids). Together, the boy and the bear face monsters, hunger, storms, and even the loss of a boat. PADDINGTON AND PADDINGTON 2 (DVD) Michael Bonds’ marmalade sandwich loving bear from Peru has been made into two delightful films. The films are romping good adventure stories that are heavy on fun without being frivolous. If you ever need a movie for family film night that will work across the generations, Paddington is a strong choice.
THE BEST-DRESSED KNITTED BEARS BY EMMA KING If reading all the suggested bear stories has left you with a renewed appreciation for bears, get out your best knitting skills and have a go at making a best-dressed knitted bear. The book has a wide range of super cute patterns including a swashbuckling pirate bear and a super cute first birthday bear with a knitted cupcake. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS BY STAN AND JAN BERENSTAIN You will be familiar with these perennial classics. You can check out the Berenstain bear family antics from any of our libraries or download an ebook version. The Whakatāne District Libraries have a huge range of gorgeous bear picture books, so many that we have simply included a picture as a taster – come in and find the best bear book for you and your family. COURTESY OF WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT LIBRARIES
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WHY BABIES
WAKE AT NIGHT
Many parents would argue that the expression “sleeping like a baby” is an anomaly. Parents often share their experiences of disturbed sleep and wonder if they’ll ever have a good night’s sleep again. However, what might be perceived as an infant sleep problem is more often than not, a normal part of infant sleep development. Much of Western culture holds an unrealistic and developmentally inappropriate view that babies should sleep through the night from the first few months yet typical sleep patterns undergo considerable developmental changes over the first three years and parents can expect disruptions and challenges over that time1.
change significantly, by four months, most healthy fullterm babies spend the majority of their sleep hours during nighttime6. Although some have the capacity to settle themselves back to sleep and self-soothe as they transition through sleep cycles, many still need their parents to help them. Initially, sleep patterns are dependent on a baby’s hunger and at four months, some are still needing a night feed. After a soothing bed-time settling, many babies of this age can be left in a drowsy but still awake state to fall asleep on their own. Babies who learn to selfsoothe generally find it easier to fall asleep without help when they wake in the night5.
At birth, newborns are unable to distinguish between day and night. Their sleep-wake rhythms (circadian rhythms) are developing over the next three months. During early development, babies spend more time in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep or active sleep than children and adults and also move through shorter cycles of sleep pattern2. This predominance of active sleep plays an important role in early brain development3. Most babies need help during these early months to transition through sleep cycles as they have not yet developed the regulatory capacity to fall back to sleep alone4.
Between four and six months, babies are showing more interest in their family and surroundings, so may need a quiet place to settle7. This is an appropriate time for a consistent bed-time routine to be introduced. Although consistency is critical, parents need to adapt sleep routines according to their baby’s changing developmental needs. By now, many babies are developing the regulatory capacity to return to sleep by themselves without help from a parent4. Introducing a soft toy or blanket that the baby can reach for during the night can be helpful8.
At four months, babies typically wake briefly four to six times during the night⁵. Although the total number of hours sleep doesn’t
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Between six and twelve months, sleep difficulties may increase. Over this time, babies develop an understanding that parents still exist when they can’t be seen9. This is also the time when babies’ attachment to their
primary care-giver (usually the mother) is evident. Babies may expect to be comforted by an attachment figure when they wake and cry in the night. This is a normal and healthy part of development and parents need to reassure their baby that they’re close by. Babies who are comforted by responsive parents are shown to settle more quickly over time10. A bed-time routine consisting of three to four calming activities, such as bath, pyjamas and stories can be helpful for older babies5. Towards the end of the first year, babies become consumed by the development of new motor skills and their determination to master these skills can upset sleep rhythms11. Changes to routines may also unsettle toddlers and result in night waking. During the second year, young children experience more fears and can become frightened by new or incomprehensible
daytime events. This can result in babies becoming increasingly resistant to separation from parents at bed-time5. They continue to wake briefly four to six times a night as a result of normal sleep rhythm patterns though many parents will be unaware of these wakings if children are able to settle themselves back to sleep12. Sleep, like all infant development takes place within a context of relationship, genetic and environmental factors. Sleep problems may reflect problems parents are experiencing. Family stress, and difficulties in parents’ relationships are factors that are shown to have an influence on babies’ sleep patterns5. Disruptions to family life, such as shifting house, bereavement, loss of employment, birth of a new sibling or a trip away can also be unsettling. However, some relationship
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influences are bi-directional and sleep problems may be contributing to negative family outcomes5. Genetic factors come into play with infant temperament and individual differences. Babies who have difficulty adapting to changes and hypersensitive babieswho startle easily and react to changes in light, sound or touch, are more likely to experience settling problems13. The physical health of a baby can also increase vulnerability. Sleep problems occur more frequently in babies with gastro-oesophageal reflux, ear infections, teething, allergies and milk intolerance14. Cultural values and beliefs in regard to infant sleep practices influence parents’ expectations and their ways of managing sleep15. A family’s culture will also influence sleeping arrangements. Western culture is one of the few in the world that sees young babies sleeping in rooms alone16. Parents can become overwhelmed and exhausted by interrupted sleep and support from extended family and friends can be a considerable help through this time. Some families benefit from professional help. Infancy is a time of significant change and development and this is reflected in the variability of sleep patterns over this time. Sleep problems are a common concern for parents as babies learn to regulate and consolidate their sleep. Understanding that settling difficulties and night-wakings are a normal part of infant development can help parents respond to their baby in a way that meets developmental and emotional needs. BY HILARY NOBILO WWW.BRAINWAVE.ORG.NZ
REFERENCES 1. Owens, J., & Burnham, M. (2009). Sleep disorders. In C. H. Zeanah (Ed.), Handbook of infant mental health (pp. 362376). New York: Guilford Press. 2. Jenni, O. G., Borbely, a. A., & Achermann, P. (2004). Development in the nocturnal sleep electroencephalogram in human infants. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 286, R528-R538. 3. Stickgold, R. (2005). Sleep-dependent consolidation. Nature, 437, 1272-1278.
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4. Mares, S., Newman, L., & Warren, B. (2011). Clinical skills in infant mental health: The first three years (2nd ed.). Camberwell, Victoria: ACER Press. 5. Owens, J., & Burnham, M. (2009). Sleep disorders. In C. H. Zeanah (Ed.), Handbook of infant mental health (pp. 362376). New York: Guilford Press. 6. Raju, D. V., & Radtke, R. A. (2012). Sleep/wake electroencephalography across the life-span. Sleep Medicine Clinic, 7, 13-22. 7. Warren, B. (2012). The unsettled infant. In L. Newman & S. Mares (Eds.), Contemporary approaches to infant and child mental health. Victoria: I P Communications. 8. Gold, C. M. (2011). Keeping your child in mind. Overcoming defiance, tantrums and other everyday problems by seeing the world through your child’s eyes. Philadelphia: Da Capo Press. 9. Fogel, A. (2009). Infancy: Infant, family and society (5th ed.). Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY: Sloan Publishing, LLC. 10. Australian Association of Infant Mental Health Inc. (2004). Position Paper 1. Controlled crying. Retrieved from www.aaimhi.org 11. Brazelton, T. B. (1993). Touchpoints. The essential reference guide to your child’s emotional and behavioural development. Australia: Doubleday. 12. McNamara, P., Belsky, J., & Fearon, P. (2003). Infant sleep disorders and attachment sleep problems in infants with insecure-resistant versus insecureavoidant attachments to mother. Sleep and Hypnosis, 5(1), 7-14. 13. Sadeh, A., Lavie, P., & Scher, A. (1992). Temperament and night waking in early childhood, revisited. Sleep Research, 21, 93. 14. DeGangi. (2000). Pediatric disorders of regulation in affect and behaviour. A therapists guide to assessment and treatment. USA: Elsevier. 15. Tipene- Leach, D., Abel, S., Park, J., Finau, S., & Lennon, M. (2000). Maori infant care practices: Implications for health messagers, infant care services and SIDs prevention in Maori communities. Pacific Health Dialogue, 7, 29-37. 16. Sadeh, A., & Anders, T. F. (1993). Infant sleep problems: Origins, assessment, intervention. Infant Mental Health Journal,14(1),17-34.Sanctuary:MakingyourHomeaHaven
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MAKING YOUR HOME A HAVEN Home, which once served as our refuge, is no longer a s anctuary for most of us. We return home to a deluge of mail, bills, telephone messages and chores. Cell phones and email connect us constantly with the outside world, at the same time interrupting our contact with our families. In some homes, the TV is on constantly, blaring news of upsetting events and life and death dramas. To flourish, we all need a safe place -- both physically and emotionally -- to come home to. If children are to turn their full attention to the many demands of growing up, they need a secure, solid home where they feel protected. They need to feel we can keep them safe: from the neighborhood bully, from kidnappers, from terrorists. And no matter how independent they are as they pursue their interests outside the home, kids need to know they can count on the presence of their parents when they get home. Your children would rather be with you than do anything else in the world for a very long time. Even after they start having sleepovers and marathon baseball games, when they come home they want two things: a safe place where they can be fully themselves, and to connect with the rest of the family in a deep, comfortable, and fun way. If your kid seems to live only for screen time, she’s signaling a deeper hunger that needs filling. Giving your children a sanctuary is an enormous
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gift. It allows them to go out and do battle in the world, and return home to recharge. It also gives your family culture the cozy nest it needs to thrive. Finally, research shows that adults who consciously create homes where they find nurturance and beauty report better moods and less stressful lives. So what can you do, in this busy world, to create a sanctuary for your family?
1. SLOW DOWN. We all love excitement, but stress kills. Literally. Stress erodes our patience, our ability to give our best to our kids, and our health. If we’re honest with ourselves, we can usually see how we make our lives more stressful than they need to be, simply by being unwilling to make the choice to slow down. If you want your kids to behave better, start by slowing down and not rushing so much.
2. YOUR CHILDREN’S HOME IS THEIR SANCTUARY. That means all household members treat each other respectfully, and no violence, physical or verbal, is tolerated, including between children. Click here for ideas on how to stop your kids from fighting with each other.
3. TRY NOT TO OVER-STRUCTURE TIME AT HOME. Home needs to be low-pressure time, not performance time. Of course, all children
need to be contributing members of the household. But they also need plenty of time to chill out. Try not to swamp them with too many obligations on top of homework, basic chores, music practice, religious studies, etc. Teenagers, especially, are usually under tremendous stress.
4. ACCEPT YOUR CHILDREN’S “BABY SELF.” You know the Baby Self. It’s that part of your child that emerges in the form of regression when your child has been coping with lots of “grown-up” demands. All day they work hard to hold it together at school. When you show up, you evoke the baby self simply by being their parent. They fall apart. They whine, or at least act a bit childish. Should you reprimand them, demand appropriate behavior? Well, how would you feel if you felt overwhelmed and whiney and your partner or friend demanded that you act more mature? All kids need a chance to be their baby self, and the younger they are, the
more time the baby self needs to be “out”. If you let your child be “little” when they need to be (cozy times, bedtime, when they are tired) you reduce the chance they’ll disintegrate at inappropriate times (dinner with Grandma, in line at the supermarket.) My advice is to allow young children to indulge their “Baby Selves” at home when possible. You can expect tantrums or tears or whining after a long day at preschool, or after that first sleepover, or after the school play she worked so hard on, or simply on Friday afternoon after a pressured week. All children have to work hard to perform a high percentage of the time, from sitting still at school to negotiating with friends to picking off that runner at first base. They all need a chance to let the “Baby Self” emerge without being ridiculed. And while it sometimes seems as if they’ll be babies forever, their Baby Selves will disappear sooner than you can imagine, along with your car keys.
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5. PROVIDE ENOUGH STRUCTURE SO THAT CHILDREN’S ROUTINES RUN PREDICTABLY. Kids need to know what to expect. Imagine yourself sitting working on a project when your spouse unexpectedly tells you it’s time for a visit to the inlaws. Children often feel like they have little control over their lives; exacerbating that by springing schedule changes on them invariably creates resistance. Structure also keeps things more organized, eliminating the stress of constant last-minute searches for things.
7. BE AWARE OF THE IMPACT OF SOUND. One oncologist I know has peaceful music, or waterfalls, in every room of his house. He cites numerous studies proving that peaceful sounds offers nourishment to the immune system as well as the soul. The other end of this continuum, of course, is loud TV, upsetting news, and blaring traffic. Regarding traffic, you might find it interesting that seeing eye dogs who live in cities have shorter lives because of stressful noise levels.
If you want your kids to behave better, start by slowing down and not rushing so much. 6. LIMIT TECHNOLOGY. Set a good example by turning off your computer and cell phone to spend the evening with your family. Make it a family rule that Saturdays are technology-free. Worried about how you’ll cope? That’s a sure sign that your household needs to schedule in a regular techfree day. Try it as an experiment. You might all feel awkward as you start bumping up against each other -- “Hey, you live here?” -- but the connectedness will blow you away, and you won’t go back.
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Anything you can do to minimize traffic sounds will protect your family physically and emotionally.
8. CREATE A SUPPORTIVE FAMILY CULTURE. Check out the ahaparenting website for Eight ways every parent can create a Family Identity and Culture that holds their family together through thick and thin. www.ahaparenting.com
Parents & Babies Mainly for first time
Space for you and your baby is offered around New Zealand. New parents and their babies meet weekly giving them the opportunity to make real connections during their baby’s first year. Parents consider different perspectives about parenting and child development, explore music, rhymes, books and a variety of play experiences in a safe, facilitated environment Topics discussed may include:
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Becoming a parent Establishing attachment The beauty of the brain Expressing myself Treasure ba skets and heuristic play
Contact EBOP Playcentres (Whakatane region) (07) 576 5403 or bop.programmes@playcentre.org.nz Visit www.space.org.nz to find out about Space for you and your baby near you!
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Thank you
KAT!
In December we will be saying goodbye to one of our long standing committee members, Kat Cox. Kat has volunteered her time and skills to Whakatane Parents Centre for an incredible seven years!
Her skills, passion, knowledge and wonderful personality will be missed by our team! A huge thank you to Kat for all her time and thank you to her family for sharing her with us the past seven years.
Over this time she has held a variety of roles including President, Breast Pump Hire and Parent Education Coordinator. She has also been the Coordinator for our Childbirth Education Classes and likely the first encounter with Parents Centre for many of you. These courses are incredibly valuable to our local community and we have Kat to thank for giving many hours to coordinating these courses and making sure they ran without a hitch!
Kat’s Childbirth Education Classes role is being taken over by Leah Murphy. Welcome to Leah! And remember we always have space and exciting roles for new volunteers looking to give back and learn some new skills.
Kat has been a key part in organising our Parent and Child Expo’s over the years too. KAT - FAR RIGHT - AT THE PARENT AND CHILD EXPO A FEW YEARS AGO
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WHAKATĀNE CAR SEAT CLINIC ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 10AM-1PM
Did you know? It’s 70% safer to rearward face. Plunket recommend rear-facing until at least 2 years of age. Come along and let us check that your car seat is correctly fitted and work safely. Appointments not necessary. Donations to help cover our time are appreciated.
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MEMBER OFFERS
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Whakatāne Parents Centre Plunketline Plunket Clinic
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SUPPORT SERVICES
GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
LA LECHE LEAGUE Breastfeeding Café, for advice, support and to meet other mums. Phone Bronwyn ph. 307 7440
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT , WHAKATĀNE Salvation Army Hall, corner King St and Goulstone Rd, Wednesdays at 10am. $1-$2.
WHAKATĀNE COMMUNITY TOY LIBRARY Located at James Street School. Open Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-4pm and Saturdays 10-11am. Discount for Parents Centre members on new memberships.
MAINLY MUSIC, WHAKATĀNE Baptist Centre, Keepa Rd, Coastlands. Thursdays at 9.30am. $4.
GYMTOTS At EBOP Gymnastics Club, 11 Lovelock St. Phone 07 308 0122 or 022 326 7496 (022 ebopgym)
ST NICHOLAS MUSIC, ŌHOPE St Nicholas Church, by the Four Square in Ōhope. Fridays at 9.30am. Gold coin entry.
SPACE - SUPPORTING PARENTS ALONGSIDE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION Ph 07 308 0273 and leave a message or email ebopspace@gmail.com
BOTTLE FED BABIES (BFBS) Information on sterilisation, feeding and support for parents email bottlefedbabies@hotmail.com. GASTRIC REFLUX ASSOCIATION For the Support of Parents (GRASP) www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz or 0800 380 517 (leave a message with your contact details). STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH SUPPORT GROUP (SANDS) A local group supporting families who have experienced stillbirth or the death of a baby. Message their Facebook page. MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT Information for families who need support following a miscarriage. Ph (09) 378 4060. JIGSAW (FORMERLY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES) Helping families put together what’s best for their children. Phone 0800 228 737 or see www.jigsaw.org.nz. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH Maternal and Infant Mental Health support. Self-referrals accepted. Ph 306 0470. POST-NATAL DEPLETION GROUP Local support for Post Natal Depression and Anxiety. Search Whakatāne Post Natal Depletion Support Group on Facebook to join.
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MAINLY MUSIC, ŌPŌTIKI St Johns Church, St John St, Ōpōtiki Thursdays at 10am. $2. DANCE FFUN STUDIO, WHAKATĀNE Pre-school dance and ballet for 3 to 5 yrs. Call Helen on 021 210 5119. Caledonian Hall, 60 King St. WHAKATĀNE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Learning fun for children under 5 at Eastbay REAP Monday to Thursday 9am-1pm. MULTIPLE BIRTH PLAYGROUP For families with twins, triplets and more. Meets first and third Wednesday of the month at St Nicholas Church, Ōhope. For more information call Jules on 308 2586 BOOKABOO STORIES AND SONGS At Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre. Tuesdays at 10am. Free. EDUBASE PLAYGROUP Fridays from 9:30-11:30am, Plunket Rooms. Suitable for ages 0-5.
PARENT INC. TOOLBOX Six week courses run for parents. A choice of courses available: 0-6 years, 6-12 years and teenagers. Courses run for 2 hours per week usually in the evenings. Phone Pam 312 4444. HIYOKO JAPANESE PLAYGROUP Tuesdays as a regular session at Mananui Playcentre. WHAKATĀNE BABYWEARERS Hire of slings/carriers available. Contact us on Facebook. PLAYCENTRE BABES Awakeri Playcentre on Mondays from 12.30-3pm. For children Under 2. A supportive place to bring your baby. Contact: awakeri@playcentre. org.nz, Sian on 0274 083 083 or find us on Facebook EDGECUMBE PLAYGROUP Each Thursday during term time 12:30pm - 2:30pm. 51 College Rd, Edgecumbe (next to the church). FREE! Contact Lisa 022 023 9526
HIRE EQUIPMENT TO HIRE THESE ITEMS, CONTACT WHAKATÄ€NE PARENTS CENTRE ON 027 977 9951
MEDELA SYMPHONY HOSPITAL GRADE BREAST PUMPS Top of the line, hospital grade electric breast pump for home and personal use. Ideal for boosting supply, assisting with feeding a sick or premature baby, for long-term pumping, separation situations (sick or working mum) and other scenarios. BOND $50. MEMBERS PRICE $30 PER MONTH* DOUBLE PUMP KIT $10. *Only available to Parents Centre members
MEDELA LACTINA BREAST PUMPS Hospital grade electric breast pumps ideal for long term, regular use. Can be used for long-term pumping, boosting supply, assisting with feeding a sick or premature baby, separation situations (sick or working mum) and other scenarios. BOND $30. MEMBERS PRICE $20 PER MONTH. NON MEMBERS $50 PER MONTH. DOUBLE PUMP KIT $10.
AVENT ISIS BREAST PUMP AND STERILISER KITS Our Avent kit includes an Isis manual breast pump with storage bottles and a microwave steriliser. Simple to use and very cost effective. Great for occasional use. BOND $25. MEMBERS $10 PER MONTH. NON MEMBERS $20 PER MONTH.
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JOIN PARENTS CENTRE DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO JOIN WHAKATĀNE PARENTS CENTRE? We offer… Quality childbirth education classes • Taught by qualified educators with skills in adult teaching Comprehensive parent education courses • Basic First Aid • Baby and You • Toilet Training • Moving and Munching Networks for parents to support and learn • Friendship and support through coffee groups, playgroups • Social events
Services • Library - parenting and children’s books • Local newsletter “Tickles’ and national magazine, KiwiParent, every two months • Breast pumps for hire at very competitive rates Discounts • Local retail discounts • Members discount or free entry to Centre courses and activities • Members discounts on hire equipment
BECOME A PARENTS CENTRE MEMBER TODAY! Join now for only $60 per year or $90 for 2 years (Valid Community Services Card holder = $20/yr). Contact us on 027 977 9951 or email whakatāne@parentscentre.org.nz
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