Babies 4-7 months

Nau mai, haere mai.

The Imperfect Parents' Group - for parents of pēpi aged (approx.) 0-6 months to attend with their pēpi.

Tuesday mornings 10am-12pm(ish...)

At St Luke's Plunket Family Centre, 309 Sandringham Road.

2nd May - 27th June. 9 Sessions in total for the term.

Enrolment in the group also includes access to:

Imperfect playgroup: Mondays, 8th and 22nd May, 12th and 26th June at Coyle Park (weather permitting)

Imperfect Parents' night out! Saturday 17th June

Imperfect Whānau picnic: Sunday 21st May (weather permitting)

If you have heard that parenting is easier with a village, but weren't sure where to find it, this is the place. This is the baby group that has been set up with the wellbeing of parents in the forefront, because we know that social support is crucial for easing parents' feelings of isolation, and increasing their confidence and enjoyment in their role!

The Imperfect Parents' Group is a safe, non-judgmental space for conversation, vulnerability, and connection. Simple conversation starters and gently-guided facilitation means that discussions get to the nitty-gritty deep topics much more quickly than the awkward small talk that can happen on the sidelines of other 'baby activity' groups, and every one has an opportunity to talk. Discussions are guided by the needs of the group members on the day, rather than following a set 'curriculum', which means that information, support and advice is relevant to what attendees are going through right then and there.

Sessions will explore topics like: shifts in identity, learning to trust yourself and your baby, responsive parenting and what this really means, navigating information overwhelm, parent wellbeing, relationship shifts, sleep, feeding, and so much more!

The group is open to all parents, regardless of gender, or how many other children you have.

Group membership includes a WhatsApp group for ongoing support from one another and me.

NB: This group will be facilitated by Tjala Judd, a highly experienced registered midwife and māmā to 10yo triplets! For more info about Tjala and her approach, see here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqoSVB8SE1K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Previous attendees have said:

"I have found my village! My confidence in my ability to be a mum and trust my own gut has grown tremendously."

"I have gained so much! Camaraderie, support, confidence, a safe space to vent. Have really loved having a safe and welcoming space to meet other parents and babies."

"I have found confidence in myself looking after a baby. It is helpful and reassuring to hear from other mums how things are going for them."

Please leave your details below to register for the group, and deposit $250 payment to: S F Moskowitz 38-9003-0425902-07

Reference: your name and "Tuesday NB IP".

If finances are a barrier at all, please get in touch because there are plenty of funded spaces available - the aim is for these groups to be accessible to absolutely everyone who would like to be there!

Any questions please email me: sophiefm@gmail.com