Saturday mornings (fortnightly): parents of toddlers

Nau mai, haere mai.

The Imperfect Parents' Group - for parents of toddlers (approx. age 1-3) to attend without their child or children. 

• Saturday mornings fortnightly 9am-11:30am 
• 22 July - 16 September. 5 Sessions in total for the term.
• Cost: $150 for the term. Koha spaces available 

Enrolment in the group also includes access to:

• WhatsApp group for ongoing support
• Imperfect playgroup
• Imperfect Parents' night out! 
• Imperfect Whānau picnic
• Access to the private Imperfect Parents' Facebook group

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

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 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!

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."

I realise that attending this session without your child/ren may be tricky for some whānau, but I have consciously chosen to make these groups child-free so that conversation can flow without distraction, and without filter. The timing of the sessions was also consciously chosen in the hope that most people may have a friend of family member they can call on to mind their child while they take this time for themselves.

Once you have registered online, please deposit $150 payment to:  

S F Moskowitz 38-9003-0425902-07

Reference: your name and which group you're registering for

If finances are a barrier at all, please get in touch. There are koha spaces available, which means you give only what you can afford - 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