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It is widely recognised that play is essential for children’s overall development, the purpose of these sessions is to provide an opportunity for your child to engage in a variety of play experiences.

Why not join us in Newry Leisure Centre for Splash with Dad. This programme is especially for dads and their children.  The aim is to increase physical activity among families.

Promoting babies physical, auditory and visual stimulation through singing, playing instruments and making and exploring sounds together.

This outdoor walking group provides parents and carers the opportunity for outdoor physical activity whilst providing our toddlers with some fresh air.

Do you want to know more about weaning and suitable weaning foods?
Come along to one of our weaning workshops and learn about ….

Suitable first foods, amounts, consistency etc & Food labeling. Sugar & salt content

Stretch, move and relax together.

Toddler Yoga is designed for children aged 2-4 yrs and will incorporate singing, gentle moves and relaxation.  Children will experience traditional yoga poses and turntaking and working with friends.

Children will gain confidence, self-esteem through repetition and also gain self-regulation skills with the aid of breathing techniques.  This is a fun, interactive programme with life-time benefits.

Research has shown that music helps reduce stress and is beneficial to both adults and children.  Our Voice aims to provide an opportunity for you and your child to benefit from participating in a fun stimulating musical environment.

Raising a toddler can feel like a roller coaster ride as you follow their extreme highs and lows. Sure Start South Armagh Parenting you toddler session will give you some ideas on how to deal with picky eaters, master potty training and avoid common discipline mistakes.

Promoting babies physical, auditory and visual stimulation through singing, playing instruments and making and exploring sounds together.

Play enhances language development, social competence, creativity, imagination, and thinking skill. Research indicates that children learn best in an environment which allows them to explore, discover, and play. It is also closely tied to the development of cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical behaviors. So why not spend some quality time with your child at one of our play time sessions.  

Research has shown that music helps reduce stress and is beneficial to both adults and children.  Our Voice aims to provide an opportunity for you and your child to benefit from participating in a fun stimulating musical environment.

Story Time in Polish

Research has shown that music helps reduce stress and is beneficial to both adults and children.  Our Voice aims to provide an opportunity for you and your child to benefit from participating in a fun stimulating musical environment.

Do you have a child aged between 18 months and 4 years and have concerns about their speech and language?

We now have a monthly clinic to give parents and children the chance to meet with our Speech and Language Therapist Christine to discuss any concerns.

This clinic is not suitable for children who are already known to our speech and language therapist or to those already known to Core Speech and Language services

To celebrate men’s health week we welcome all registered dads to attend a delicious breakfast hosted by Cross Square Hotel (booking required).  A short presentation on mens’ health issues will be given after breakfast and there will be some healthcare professionals there who can answer any questions you might have.

We run a series of physical play programmes throughout the year with the aim of increasing children’s activity levels that are in line with government recommendations.  As we are now into Spring and hopefully better weather we hope to be able to have outdoor physical play.  We use balancing beams, large soft play equipment, tunnels and ride-on bikes in our physical play programmes with the additional benefit of being outdoors.  This programme is ideal for children aged 6 months to 4 years old.  The physical play programme provides numerous benefits for children such as improving their gross motor skills and their balance and coordination, while allowing them to have fun in a safe environment.  Booking advisable.

In this workshop expectant parents learn the most up to date and reliable information about ways to feed your new-born baby. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding, and practical tips to establish and enjoy breastfeeding. If you decide to bottle feed then learn about the safe use of infant formula.