Do you want to cut down on plastic in your weekly shop? Kate (085 776 7657) is running a zero waste demo in her Glenageary home, where you’ll learn how to make small changes with big impacts.

All attendees will get a yoghurt starter, an apple vinegar mother and a beeswax wrap.

Tea and treats included.

Cost: €15 for members & €25 for non-members

Venue: Glenageary Date: Sat May 25th 10am-1pm

Tickets: Zero Waste Demo

 

 

***Change of date from 14th to 21st May***

Join us for an evening meet-up where you can talk freely about the stressful times of parenting, changed roles, and everything in between. Babies welcome. Please text host to confirm

Host: Lorna  085 723 4429

When: 21st May 8pm

Where: Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghoire

PARENT 2 PARENT SUPPORTERS are parents trained with communication, facilitation & counselling skills (but are not actual counsellors); they can provide a listening ear and support for anyone who would like to talk in confidence about the ups and downs of parenting. Numbers can be found on our Spring event sheet

There are a number of upcoming Bumps & Babes (BB) and Breastfeeding support (BF) mornings in May (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th).  BF counsellors will be present for a chat, support and information during the BF mornings

Time: Thursday mornings 10-12

Where: Text host for full address, numbers can be found on our Spring event sheet

Donations of €3 welcome

Wednesdays Glenageary and Fridays Foxrock Toddler Groups will be closed for Easter break

Closed April 17th, 19th, 23rd, 26th

How are you? Do you find yourself answering this question so many times with “Fine!” but really, that’s just the easiest way to respond, because birth is wonderful but birth and the transition to motherhood can be tough and so you’re wondering how you would even start to begin to explain how you are really feeling? Or because no one understands?

If you want someone to simply listen and to help you make sense of what is inside your head or to express yourself with supportive people then a facilitated Birth Reflection circle could be just what you need.

The DSE Birth Reflection provides specialist support with a non-directive counsellor in a confidential setting, as well as group peer support. It allows you to express how your birth has impacted on you. Birth Reflections will help support you to make peace with your birth based on empathy and compassion.

Mums who are welcome no matter how long ago you gave birth and regardless of whether you intend having more children or not.

When: Tuesday 16th April 7.30-9.30pm

Where: Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre

Tickets: By Eventbrite

There are a number of upcoming Bumps & Babes (BB) and Breastfeeding support (BF) mornings in April (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th).  BF counsellors will be present for a chat, support and information during the BF mornings

Time: 10am-12pm on Thursdays

Where: Text host for address (numbers can be found on the Spring Event Sheet)

Donations of €3 welcome

Independent, evidence based information for your birthing journey

Venue: Mounttown Community Facility

Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm

Run by Anne Marie at About Birth and Babies (086 341 2571)

www.aboutbirthandbabies.com

aboutbirthandbabies@gmail.com

We will chat and explore your parenting questions. Facilitated by psychologist and mum of two Emer Leavy.  Emer will help us to explore areas in our parenting we feel we need support in. She will also discuss how we can nurture our relationships with our children. Questions & topics of interest can be submitted before the talk (anonymously if needed).

Booking essential as spaces will be limited, click here to go to eventbrite booking page

Venue: Royal Marine Hotel Date: Tues April 2nd 7-9pm

Contact Lorna (085 723 4429) for further information

This coffee morning is for anyone who might be struggling a bit with parenting, feeling a bit low, depressed, or just wants to talk in confidence. Babies welcome

Come along for a relaxed morning of open chat and a cuppa

Host: Iva,  0834576737

Where: Blackrock – text for address and to confirm attendance