3 episodes
TIME OUT TO TALK WITH BRIDGEEN MAC MANUS AND SURE START Bridgeen MacManus
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- Kids & Family
Sure Start is a programme which runs throughout Northern Ireland targeting parents and children under the ages of 4. The project delivers a wide variety of services which are designed to support children’s learning skills, health and well-being, and social and emotional development. Sharon Callagan (Children Services Manager) And Ruth Huey (Experienced Family Support Worker) will join Bridgeen MacManus as they talk about pregnancy and parenting for the first time, supporting families within the community and the challenges parents have faced during a global pandemic.
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#003 - The Wonderful World of Terrific Toddlers
Episode 3 will focus on toddler life and the various Programmes that Sure Start have in place. Sharon Callaghan (Children Service Manager) will explain the 2 – 3 year old programme while Ruth Huey (Experienced Family Support Worker) will talk us through the various home activity packs that Sure Start have provided, coupled with toddler yoga and how Sure Start also encourage Dads to get involved.
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#002 - The Baby Months
This episode will explore what Sure Start has on offer for mums and babies. Ruth Huey (Experienced Family Support Worker) and Sharon Callaghan (Children Services Manager) will explain how Sure Start provide amazing activities such as baby massage and baby yoga while also providing key activities for mums to learn about breast feeding, nutrition and weaning while getting that all important time to talk with other mums and dads also.
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#001 - Pregnancy, Parenting and a Pandemic
Episode 1 will focus on ‘pregnancy’, including how Sure Start support expectant mums whether they are first time mums or mums who are ‘a little more experienced’. This episode will outline the services Sure Start provide for mum’s to be such as their ‘Welcome to the world’ programme, reflexology and hypnobirthing classes and how you can get involved in the future.