Cockburn Kids Parent eNews May 2021

Coming up in Cockburn for kids

  • Is your child starting high school? Parent workshop
  • Calling fun families - Family Dance
  • Parenting support programs/Meerilinga events - inc. Toilet Training Workshop
  • Safe use of bassinets
  • Make the move to cloth nappies - Workshop
  • Froggy's Fun on the Green Term 2 venues
  • Run for Reconciliation
  • Community cuppa

 

Our free parent workshop explores this transition and gives you tips on providing support during this time.

Join therapist and author Claire Orange for a two-hour workshop that includes information on the 'tween' stage, anxious children, online safety and new friendships.

Saturday 19 June, 10am - midday
Light morning tea provided.

Registration essential, see below.  Adults only.

Venue:
Conference Room, Level 1 (upstairs from the Success Library)
11 Wentworth Pde,Success (Cnr Wentworth & Beeliar Drive)
Parking available underneath building or at Cockburn Gateway Shopping City.

See the website for more information and click below to register.
Register here

Calling fun families
Celebrating National Families Week


Our Family Dance event is a great way to spend time with the family and have a bit of fun. You can even dress up as your favourite character! This is an all abilities event.

Joining us is Numguts Bush Band and Dapak Dance Troupe 
• Sausage sizzle
• Photobooth
• Coffee van.

Friday 21 May, 5.30-7.30pm

Venue:
Len Packham Hall
96 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup

For more information go to our website.

Register by 14 May on 08 9411 3444 or click the button below. Please advise numbers of adults and children attending. Numbers are limited.

This event is for children up to 10 years, parents, grandparents and carers. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 
Register here

Safe use of bassinets


Bassinets are used by many parents because of their size and abilitiy to be moved around. 

To ensure parents are making informed choices, in an Australian first, Red Nose has released guidelines on how to use bassinets safely, including what to look for, what to avoid, and how to use them safely. 
 

Make the move to cloth nappies


Are you thinking about using modern cloth nappies and don’t know where to start?
Modern cloth nappies don’t need pins or soaking and come in a lot of fun designs. Making the switch to cloth nappies will reduce the waste you send to landfill and save you money.

Find out more, join Kam Andrews “The Nappy Guru” to learn about using and maintaining cloth nappies. Kam will demonstrate different cloth nappies available and explain the benefits of each.

Friday 21 May 10-11.30am
For more information and to register click the link below.
Register here

South West Metro Parenting Programs


Cockburn Parenting
For free parent consults contact 089411 3855 or parenting@cockburn.wa.gov.au

Free parenting support groups (School terms only):
  • My Time Aboriginal parent/grandparent group - more information go to our website
  • Sing and Play (referral only) bookings via phone 08 9411 3855 or  08 9411 3855
Check our website for various parenting programs each term like our Circle of Security workshop or Emotion coaching and, Tuning into Kids/Teens etc.

Coming up this term:
  • Toilet Training Workshop - Download flyer
Meerilinga Cockburn

Free parent  workshops and sessions:
  • Family Fun Time session May 10 Coolbellup - Downloadflyer
  • Family Fun Time session May 20 Online - Download flyer
  • Chaos to Cooperation June 10 Online - Download flyer
Meerilinga Cockburn Centre events:
Understanding your child's speech and language development (Parent Workshop) - Download flyer

Froggy's Fun on the Green Term 2 venues 


Froggy's Fun on the Green, our free outdoor playgroup, Tuesday session is at Nicholson Reserve, Swallow Drive, Yangebup. This venue has a covered verandah and an inside option for bad weather.
Froggy's is at Manning Park on Mondays as usual. Dress warm and come on down for some fresh air and fun.

More information below on our website for times and how we work. 
No registrations necessary (unless there are COVID restrictions), but please sign in on the day
 
More information

Run for Reconciliation


“More than a Word, Reconciliation Takes Action”

Join us for a 5km run/walk around Bibra Lake to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
Free entry, brekkie and coffee (free coffee for the first 120 people).

Saturday 29 May
Welcome to Country 7.45am
Run starts 8am
Meet on the west side of Bibra Lake, south of playground near Adventure World

For a timed run, register at www.parkrun.com.au if you are not already a member. 
 
More information

Keep the connection, support and coffee flowing


Join other women in your local community for a welcoming, inclusive fortnightly coffee catch-up organised by Connecting Community for Kids (CCK). Share stories and a fun craft activity. Children are welcome to attend and there will be a children’s activity corner set-up.

Coffee and tea will be provided!

Every two weeks through May and June on Mondays.
Download the flyer for more information and for dates and times.
 
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