Village Voice with Claire Topping from The Village Childcare

If you have a new baby and are looking to connect with other mothers and share learning about infant development, then the Bethlehem SPACE Group is the place for you.

SPACE (Supporting Parents and Children's Education) is a 30-week support group for first time parents with newborn babies. Parents discuss relevant child development and parenting topics, and have play sessions that support their children's learning.

There are opportunities for parents to meet and to get to know one another, discussion and information sharing on relevant child development and parenting topics as well as the opportunity for babies to interact and explore play through a range of experiences.

Learn more about your baby through sessions on sleeping, crying and communication, establishing attachment, movement and more from experienced facilitators in a baby-friendly environment.

The Village SPACE will start on Thursday, February 11 at the Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Road, Bethlehem from 9.30-11.30am.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Topping at The Village Childcare Centre for more information on 576 0183 or the SPACE website www.space.co.nz

'The value of SPACE for parents is almost immeasurable,” says Sarah Te One, SPACE NZ Trustee.

'As a first time parent it's quite an isolating experience and SPACE brings you out of the home and into a community.”

Able Auckram enjoys his first experience with paint
at Village Space.