Cockburn Kids Parent eNews May 2022

Coming up in Cockburn for families

  • Free Family Day at Treeby
  • Sensational food for kids
  • Parenting with mindfulness
  • Understanding Children's Behaviour
  • Bringing Up Great Kids
  • South West Metro Parenting Programs
  • Froggy out and about in autumn

Free Family Day at Treeby


Celebrate National Families Week with City of Cockburn and Cockburn Early Years Network

Cilantro Park (Corner Clementine Boulevard and Elderflower Street) Treeby
Thursday 19 May 2022, 9.30 – 11.30 am
  • Entertainment and food, soft play, animal farm, Froggy’s Fun on the Green, fun kids’ activities
  • Coffee van and free morning tea
  • Register your interest for the new Treeby playgroup.
Further information:
Cockburn Parenting Service on 08 9411 3855
E: parenting@cockburn.wa.gov.au


Please check website and Facebook closer to time if weather is bad. 
Download the flyer or go to ourwebsite  for more information.

Sensational Food for Kids


Join our free workshop, Food Sensations for Parents, and make cooking for your kids easy.

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June, 11am-1.30pm
Yangebup Family centre,11 Dunraven Drive, Yangebup

A qualified nutritionist will give you tips on producing easy, low-cost delicious meals.
Free creche. 

Register interest as numbers limited.
Download the flyer or go to our website

Parenting with Mindfulness


Welcome to a free three-week parents/carers group to introduce you to mindfulness; a way to focus attention, without judgment, while being in the moment.

Mindfulness can have a beneficial effect on how we respond to our children by helping us develop self- compassion.

Mondays 13, 20 and 27 June
10-11.30 am

Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup

Registrations essential.
Download the flyer or go to the website
 

Understanding Children's Behaviour


A free webinar for parents/carers to help develop an understanding of children’s behaviour and feelings. Learn how to help your child during emotional moments, and how to encourage a positive and connected relationship.

This online webinar is for parents/carers of children up to primary age.

16 June, 7-8.30pm
Registrations essential.


For more information download theflyer or go to the website
 

Bringing Up Great Kids


Bringing Up Great Kids is a free 6-week course to support parents to learn more about the origins of parenting, children's brain development and its influence on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. 

For parents/carers of children up to 12 years.

Interactive online program
11 May to 15 June on Wednesday mornings 10am-midday.


Registrations essential. 
For more information download the flyer or go to the website.
 

South West Metro Parenting Programs


Upcoming Courses and Events - Meerilinga Parenting Services

Cockburn Parenting
We have various programs and events coming up this year (details soon on website) but you can still get a free parent consult by calling us on 089411 3855 or emailing parenting@cockburn.wa.gov.au

Check out the website  to see what parenting programs and events are coming up (scroll up to see Parenting with Mindfulness, Understanding Children's Behaviour and Bringing up Great Kids above).

Regular parenting programs:
  • My Time Aboriginal parent/grandparent group - more information go to our website
  • Sing and Play (referral only) bookings phone 08 9411 3855 or 08 9411 3854
Meerilinga Cockburn

Upcoming courses or events can be accessed on the website page.
 

Froggy Out and About in Autumn


Froggy's Fun on the Green, our free outdoor playgroup, is back at Manning Park on Mondays as usual and Yangebup on Tuesdays and gives your children an opportunity for lots of fresh air and fun.

Monday 9.30-11.30am
Manning Park, Azelia Rd or Davilak entrance, Hamilton Hill (look for the flag and the trailer)
Tuesday  9.30-11.30am
Nicholson Reserve, Swallow Drive, Yangebup(back verandah of community centre or indoor option if rain)

See our website for more details below. 
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