*This is on every Monday apart from Bank Holidays**

Being a new parent is amazing, exciting, life-changing … but it’s also really hard work. One day you feel on top of the world; the next day you feel pretty lonely and a bit cr@p. That’s why The Nest has launched a set of Real Parenting Clubs – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits.

BABBA Club is specifically for parents or carers with newborns to crawlers. It’s an informal drop-in from 10.00-11.30 every Monday morning. There’ll be toys out for them to play with, a cuppa and lots of friendly folk for you to chat with, and a sing-song or two. This group is about taking time to connect with other parents and babbas in a friendly, no-rush environment.

Babba Club costs £2.50 per parent – just pay on the day and this includes a cuppa

[BABBA Club is one of three ‘Real Parenting Clubs’ launched by The Nest in 2017 – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits. Before BABBA Club there’s BUMP Club, and afterwards there’s TODDLE Club].

*This is on every Monday apart from Bank Holidays*

TODDLE Club is specifically for parents or carers with little ones aged around 12m – 2.5 yrs. It’s an informal drop-in from 12.30 – 2.00 every Monday afternoon. There’ll be toys and crafts for them, and a cuppa and lots of friendly faces for you. There’ll be some structured play or crafting to keep them entertained, and encourage them to interact, but there will also be plenty of time for you to chat with each other, share experiences, and enjoy a rare spot of adult conversation!

Cost is £2.50 per parent – just pay on the day:)

[TODDLE Club is one of three ‘Real Parenting Clubs’ launched by The Nest in 2017 – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits. Before TODDLE Club there’s BUMP Club, then BABBA Club].

DEEP RELAXATION

I don’t just mean sitting down and chilling out; I mean real, DEEP, guided relaxation with a focus on you and the small human in your care!

Come and have a cuppa, connect with local mums, chat about pregnancy and birth, practice breathing techniques for labour and then indulge yourself with a guided relaxation which will leave you ready to float home and into bed!

Mondays 7pm-8pm @thenestlowfell

£30 for a 4 week block, £9 for a single session. Book through link in bio or drop me a message. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Baby Signing is a wonderful way to communicate with your baby. In this class, we cover baby signing with elements of hands-on sensory activities, nursery rhymes, and action songs, musical instruments, bubbles, toys etc, creating a fun and exciting experience for you and your baby.

Baby signing bridges the communication gap – aiding babies to show their parents what they want/need before they can talk!
Early language development and understanding also encourages early speech as the signs are always said at the same time.

This class is ideal for babies aged 4 -18 months.

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​* Empowers babies to communicate earlier
* Enhances the child-parent/carer understanding and bond.
* Complements language skills
* Reduces frustration
* Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence
* Enhances early vocabulary and understanding
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Baby Nurture teach basic BSL (British Sign language), as this is a widely used & recognised language. Combining the benefits of music, sensory activities and signs. We teach you and your child basic signs such as “milk”, “eat”, “all gone”, and so much more, covering a variety of everyday topics.
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​This is a free taster before the 6-week course starting 13 Sept. This will cost £30 (price includes weekly handouts of topical signs).
To book a place or for further info please contact Jo – 07841535165,  jo@babynurture.net,  www.babynurture.net.

Baby Yoga is a wonderful bonding experience for parent and baby, and encourages precious one-to-one time.
Baby Yoga can support the development of balance and coordination, by working both sides of the brain which in turn encourages development of coordination, balance and memory.
Yoga exercises can help babies relax, therefore promoting better sleep patterns. It can also help relieve colic, trapped wind and constipation by supporting and regulating the digestive system.
Baby Yoga is great for maintaining a baby’s’ flexibility and strengthening their joints, by carrying out the gentle exercises and poses, but always working with babies own resistance and flexibility.
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Baby Nurture Yoga classes will teach you a different yoga breathing exercise and gentle exercises/stretches each week, before moving on to the baby exercises, focusing on a different body area each week: the legs, hips chest & arms, parent & baby exercises, yoga holds & poses.
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​To book a place or for further info please contact Jo – 07841535165,  jo@babynurture.net,  www.babynurture.net.

Baby Signing is a wonderful way to communicate with your baby. In this class, we cover baby signing with elements of hands-on sensory activities, nursery rhymes, and action songs, musical instruments, bubbles, toys etc, creating a fun and exciting experience for you and your baby.

Baby signing bridges the communication gap – aiding babies to show their parents what they want/need before they can talk!
Early language development and understanding also encourages early speech as the signs are always said at the same time.

This class is ideal for babies aged 4 -18 months.

​ Benefits:
​
​* Empowers babies to communicate earlier
* Enhances the child-parent/carer understanding and bond.
* Complements language skills
* Reduces frustration
* Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence
* Enhances early vocabulary and understanding
​
Baby Nurture teach basic BSL (British Sign language), as this is a widely used & recognised language. Combining the benefits of music, sensory activities and signs. We teach you and your child basic signs such as “milk”, “eat”, “all gone”, and so much more, covering a variety of everyday topics.
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Full course is £30 (price includes weekly handouts of topical signs).
To book a place or for further info please contact Jo – 07841535165,  jo@babynurture.net,  www.babynurture.net.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

Baby Massage allows some precious quiet time with baby. Classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child, aid the digestive system, improve sleeping patterns, decipher baby’s cues, relaxation and stress reduction, and stimulation of all baby’s internal systems.

Benefits of Massage (for babies, mums and dads):

• Infant-Parent attachment or “bonding”
• Relaxation
• Makes baby feel loved
• Promotes better sleep
• Facilitates body awareness
• Boosts immune system
• Sensory stimulation
• Improves skin condition
• Improves blood circulation
• Helps digestion
• Balances respiration
• Relief for teething pains
• Help waste elimination
• Helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem
• Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires)
• Relaxes parents
• Stimulates production of oxytocin

The classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child and not only promote Baby Massage, but look at reading babies cues, understanding your child, relaxation and stimulation.

A 5 week course is £40. Booking is essential as we only run in small numbers.

For info and to book your place emailrachelshappyyoga@gmail.com or call 07739811716.

TinyTalk classes use British Sign Language to enable you and your baby to communicate meaningfully before their speech develops. Taught through singing, rhymes, sensory activity and play with an all important social session at the end of teaching, come and learn how you can make signing and comprehending your little one a part of everyday.

Suitable for babies and children up to 2 years.

Classes cost £5 per session which is paid in advance. Book a half term and get one class half price, book a full term and you get one class free. To book please contact Laura Maclennan on 07581214325 or email lauramac@tinytalk.co.uk

This class is for walkers up to 3 years old and their younger/older siblings

At Hartbeeps we put every child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life. Come and experience the amazing world of Hartbeeps with classes to complement and enhance every stage of your child’s early years. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!

To book your place please email frances@hartbeeps.com.