Family Support Timetable | Selhurst Children's Centre

Family Support Timetable Spring 2018

Selhurst SpringTimetable 2018.pdf

PRISM is the new umbrella name for a group of organisations that you may have already heard of in Croydon; The National Autistic Society (NAS), Parents In Partnership (PiP), Jubilee Parenting, and Woodlands Children's Centre. We will now be working closely together to provide services to families of children with special needs in the borough, supported by Croydon Council.

Pregnant? Contact the maternity services

Early contact before 12 weeks of pregnancy to maternity services is important to ensure best care for you and your baby.

Birth and Baby English classes

Information about where to go for Pregnancy & English classes.

Tamil English Reading Group

This takes place at Broad Green library every monday 10-11 am

Pregnancy, birth and beyond for dads and partners (A short video made for the NHS) If you're the partner of a pregnant woman, the closer the two of you are the more you'll be able to share the experience of pregnancy and birth.

Soothing a crying baby (A short video made by the NHS) All babies cry, and some cry a lot. Crying is your baby's way of telling you they need comfort and care. A short video to help you comfort your baby

Best Beginnings: working to give every baby in the UK the healthiest start in life As part of NHS Change Day,11th March, two fantastic young mums, Emilie Mai and Nicolle have chosen to share their stories to inspire others and create positive changes for families and professionals. Find out about a new app: baby buddy

Smoking and pregnancy - Effects of smoking Video on the effects of smoking in pregnancy You already know that smoking is bad for you, but smoking while you are pregnant will also harm your growing baby, and increase the likelihood of problems in your pregnancy.

Feeding twins In this video, a breastfeeding support specialist gives practical advice on how to breastfeed twins, and a mother of twins describes her experience.

Croydon Foodbank

Crystal Palace Transition Do you want to have fun, make new friends, be active in the community - all while saving the planet? Then come and join us! We're part of the Transition Town movement in which communities are making the transition from oil dependence to a more sustainable future.

The Father's Institute "Our vision is of a society in which there's a great dad for every child a society that: gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers, and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children." The Fatherhood Institute

Croydon Family Space Find information on various childcare providers and Children Centres

The Miscarriage Association Support and information for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.

Free, confidental legal advice for women

Information on Autism The web site is designed to be a one stop shop for information about autism and the services available in Croydon.

Information on Autism The Facebook page is a quicker version of the Croydon website that can also be used on the move.

Change4life Information about the harmful effects of sugar and how to replace it in your diet Too much sugar means extra calories, which cause fat to build up and could lead to heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes.Eating too much sugar can also cause tooth decay, so be sure to clean your teeth twice a day and check your kids are doing the same.

Courses for Parents Courses run by Family Lives, including: Stressbusting for parents;Understanding Children's behaviour and many others

Mighty Men of Valour Our aim to improve the lives of boys, men, husbands and fathers so that they in turn make a significant and beneficial difference to the lives of their children, their spouse/partners and of those in their community.

What's on in South Norwood

I'm about to become a father - what are my paternity rights?

Croydon Maternity Services - antenatal services Preparing to have your baby. A guide for parents-to-be

How do I play with my child to help their development? (9 to 12 mths) We all know that playing is fun. It's also the most effective way for young children to learn. By playing, children can practise all the skills they'll need as they grow up. To grow and develop, children need time and attention from someone who's happy to play with them. Parents should make the time to play with a first or only child. And while brothers and sisters are natural playmates, parents can also play an active role in siblings' games.

How much can a new baby understand?

Baby and toddler play ideas

Play ideas for babies under 12 months

Guided Walks These walks are aimed at people who would like to discover the beauty of the natural open spaces in Croydon. The walks are suitable for most people as the pace is generally easy, although paths can be uneven, muddy at times and hilly in places.

What age should you get your child vaccinated? Here's a checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the ages at which they should ideally be given.

Black History Month

Croydon Best Start facebook Improved support for parents of under-fives is being developed by Croydon Council and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The new Croydon Best Start initiative will help boost the social and emotional skills of many of the 500 new babies born in the borough every month. The level of a child's learning and development by the time they reach just 22 months is a good indicator of where their education and social mobility will be by their mid-20s. This means the role played by mothers, fathers, and other carers is significant in helping children to develop from the very earliest stages. Central to Croydon Best Start , which is set to fully launch next April, is that the council will bring into one place the co-ordination of services offered by health visitors, midwives, early learning practitioners, family nurses and children's centres. Responsibility for commissioning health visitor services, which includes midwives, has already transferred to the council.

Vaccine Myths There are many myths and misunderstandings about whether it's safe to have a vaccine. Here are the facts about when your child should and shouldn't have jabs.

Information on vaccines

Croydon Credit Union Join, Save and Borrow At Croydon Plus helping you to manage your personal finances is important to us. We're here to help you make the most out of your money. If you live or work in Croydon, Merton or Sutton, you can join the credit union and set up a savings account. We'll help you manage your finances, encouraging you to save regularly and borrow responsibly and affordably.

Information on MMR vaccine

A guide to your child's learning and the EYFS The purpose of this booklet is to help you as a parent/carer find out more about how your child is learning and developing during their first five years, in relation to the EYFS. Children develop more rapidly during the first five years of their lives than at any other time. This booklet has been written to help you as a parent know what to expect during these vitally important years by focusing on the seven areas of learning and development which are covered in the EYFS.

42 quotes on the importance of play Play is the highest form of research. Albert Einstein (this isn't one of the 42 quotes!)

Family Justice Centre Are you safe at home? Are you sometimes afraid of your partner or a family member? Are you criticised or belittled by your partner or a family member? Have you ever been forced by your partner or a family member to do something you did not want to? Help is available for you at the Family Justice Centre. The centre is run by a multi-disciplinary team that works to provide you and your family access to support services. Our aim is to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way.

What is tongue tie?

How to spot what your baby needs There's something very special, exciting and a bit scary about becoming a parent. Babies don't come with an instruction manual and each one is different! It's hard to know exactly what your baby wants, so it's important to tune in to them and learn to understand the messages they give. Behaviour is a baby's language and can help us to recognize what they need.

Breastfeeding support If you need help or support with breastfeeding your baby please ring the Croydon Breastfeeding Support Team on 020 8714 2985 or National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 open 9.30am - 9.30pm everyday. Breastfeeding Support in Bengali / Sylheti 0300 330 5469 Breastfeeding Support in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi 0300 330 5469

Information on contraception

Change 4 Life: Eat well;Move more; Live longer For FREE texts, emails and 'how to' videos (approved by the NHS!) for you and your partner, sign up to the Start4Life Information Service for Parents. You'll get expert help and advice, every step of the way.

Road safety for young children The Children's Traffic Club is a proven and effective child road safety programme, focusing on helping parents/ carers teach their children how to keep safe when out and about but have fun at the same time! As a member of the Club, children get 3 DVD packs through the post (1 every 4 months) that's a year's worth of stories, to listen to, songs to sing, games to play all helping them to learn lifesaving messages!

When to start introducing solid foods Introducing your baby to solid foods sometimes called weaning or complementary feeding should start when your baby is around six months old. It's a really important step in their development, and it can be great fun to explore new flavours and textures together.

Child tax credit Contact a Family is running a campaign to help families retrospectively claim the disability element of child tax credit which they may have missed out on. The disability element is worth an extra £60.06 per week for each child in your family who qualifies

Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia are red blood cell diseases which are passed from parent to child. People affected mainly come from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, Mediterranean countries, Eastern Europe and the Middle and Far East. The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre offers screening, advice on current treatments and counselling for affected individuals, their families and carers. There is a special group for parents of newly diagnosed babies and antenatal counselling for women at risk of having a child with sickle cell disease and Beta Thalassaemia How to get here Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre 316 - 320 Whitehorse Road Croydon CR0 2LE

World Book Day 2nd March 2017 Videos of your favourite stories plus information and ideas for having fun with books.

Just Be Health MOT Fancy a quick health MOT? This will take about two minutes and the information collected will be used to give a brief report at the end, as well as some suggested actions to take. Good Luck!