Wednesday mornings: pēpi born April-July 2024 (WAITLIST)
Wed, 16 Oct
|West End Lawn Tennis Club
For parents to attend with their pēpi. This group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. 16 Oct - 18 Dec. 10 sessions in total for the term. Cost: $285
Time & Location
16 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 18 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm
West End Lawn Tennis Club, 2 Fife Street, Westmere, Auckland 1022, New Zealand
About the event
NB: This group is for returning group member only
The Imperfect Parents' Group - for parents of pēpi born (approx) April - July 2024. The age range is a rough guide so send me a message if you're unsure.
- Wednesday mornings 10am-12pm(ish...)
- 16th October - 18th December. 10 Sessions in total for the term.
- Cost: $285 for the term. Koha spaces available.
- Facilitated initially by Dagmar, with co-facilitation from Sophie.
Enrolment in the group also includes access to:
- WhatsApp group for ongoing support
- Imperfect Parents' Nature Playgroup for the discounted price of $5/session
- Imperfect Parents community events
- 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 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 everyone 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."
Once you have registered online, please deposit $285 payment to:
Imperfect Parents 38-9003-0425902-07
Reference: your name and "Wednesday"
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