Bite Sized News

Classes Running for The Summer!

Baby sensory Northampton is OPEN during the Summer Holidays! They will be running a four week term during August. You can either book the whole term or pay as you go sessions. Book one, two or three of these fabulous themed classes. Go and enjoy a beach party, celebrate India Day, y through the African sky or play with baby frogs at a magical lily pond. They will then be back in September for an Autumn of FUN! Booking is open NOW! www.babysensory.com/Northampton See P.34 Does your little one love to Make a Mess? Well, Make a Mess now has messy, sensory play sessions running across Northamptonshire. They also sell mini messy play kits - so your little one can have fun at home over the summer holidays, or they make a great gift! Additionally, Make a Mess o er private birthday parties. Check out their Instagram and Facebook to see what they do! @ makeamessuk

O er: 20% o mini messy play kits. Input code 'TODDLE' - on Etsy or quote when ordering chloe@makeamess.co.uk. See P.30

Play Therapy for Children's Mental Health

Play therapy enables children to explore and express through play without judgment, interpretation or expectation. A child's ability to be their own healer with support, is at the heart of Play Therapy ethos. If your child is struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, trauma or anger issues, play therapy may be the key to challenge di cult feelings and /or traumatic events, in an accepting space, where autonomy is priority. www.theconnectedtherapist.co.uk See P.23

KiddyKwizeen New Term Dates!

Cookery sessions for your children aged 2-11yrs. Your child will enjoy food, fun and educational cookery lessons in a home environment. They will follow the food safety & hygiene guidelines whilst they learn lots of new cooking techniques, learning how to weigh, measure, mix, roll and cut. Most of all having FUN whilst learning. Lessons will be 45mins – 1hr and your child will prepare and cook a delicious recipe ready for them to take home to share. NEW TERM COMMENCING 5TH SEPTEMBER O er: Free KiddyKwizeen Apron for new customers booking a full school term Contact Sarah kiddykwizeen@gmail.com SeeP.30

Support From Pregnancy to Starting School

Strong Start is a team of experienced Early Years professionals who support families in North and West Northamptonshire from pregnancy through to starting school. The team works closely with health and children's services to support parents. They provide virtual support through telephone, Zoom and social media on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as face-toface groups in community venues. They can provide advice on a variety of topics including introducing children to solids, toilet training, child behaviour, and more.

www.westnorthants.gov.uk/strong-start. See P.23

Summer Cooking Fun

As well as their popular weekly cooking classes (held in Northampton) you can cook with Eat Sleep Bake Repeat during the school holidays too. Suitable for children up to 11 years old, these classes are fun, educational and tasty too. The recipes during the Summer will include fruit tarts (see page 27) and lemon drizzle cupcakes. O er: 10% o with code TODDLE10 eat-sleep-bake-repeat.newzenler.com/classes. See P.7

Family Fun Over Summer and Beyond

Bring the family to experience the magic of steam at the Northampton and Lamport railway spectacular August Bank Holiday Gala Weekend (Sat 27thMon 29th). Other upcoming events: Sun 24th July is our last 'Kids for a Quid' event of the year. Sun 2nd October is 'Grandparents Day' www.nlr.org.uk. See P.7

Comeandjoin theteam!

Sound The Messy Alarm!

Mess Around Ltd is looking for Franchise leaders in Northamptonshire. If you are looking for a new career, one that sees you as your own boss, able to choose your own hours and o ers oodles of messy fun then drop them an email today for a prospectus. With no hidden charges, they provide you with everything you need to get your business o to a ying start and continued support throughout your contract with them. Email Rachelle at rachelle@messarounduk.com to request a prospectus. See P.16

Come and Play with Splat!

Splat Messy Play Northamptonshire's weekly classes around Northampton are designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years. With intimate, free- ow classes, Splat Messy Play provides an environment where children are given the opportunity to play and explore mess at their own pace. Pay as you go spaces available or join for a full term and watch your child's con dence in messy play grow as they explore a di erent theme and range of messy materials each week. O er: 10% discount - use TODDLEABOUT10 For birthday party and event enquiries contact jasmine@splatmessyplay.co.uk. See P.35

Supporting Developmental Milestones

Baby & MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire o ers classes from Pregnancy Yoga Classes through to Baby Massage and Baby Yoga. Weekend one-hour workshops such as Daddy and Baby Massage, Daddy and Baby Yoga and Grandparent(s) and Baby Massage, are proving popular. Supporting development milestones are two-hour workshops, Starting Solids, when introducing food to your baby and Toddler-Led Toileting when you think your toddler may be ready for “potty training”. Classes are run from the beautiful Roade House Yoga Studio. Hayley.clarke@mamababyblisss.com. See P.42