Sessions, Courses & Groups

For Parents and Carers

Free parenting courses, workshops and support groups in Hampshire

 

Hampshire Healthy Families offers free courses, workshops and support groups for parents, carers and families with children from birth through to starting school.

Sessions are available online and in local community venues across Hampshire.

Not sure where to start? Visit our Hampshire Healthy Families Journey (0-5 years) page to explore support by your child's age.

Breastfeeding Support Groups

Knowing Me, Knowing You

Five to Thrive - New Baby

Introduction to Solids

Baby and Toddler Talk

Family Food and Fun

Hampshire Healthy Heroes

Two and Beyond

Ready Steady Walk

Digital Workshops

Pre-Recorded Workshops

Breastfeeding Support Groups

Join one of our breastfeeding groups, whether you are pregnant, have a breastfeeding concern or want to meet other breastfeeding mothers. 

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Knowing Me, Knowing You

Mums with babies up to 12 months’
An online course designed specifically for women or birthing parents in Hampshire to support your perinatal mental health.

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Five to Thrive - New Baby

For families with children aged 6 weeks to 6 months
Over a four-week course, we will cover the 5 building blocks for your baby’s optimal brain development.

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Introduction to Solids

For families with children around 6 months old
Watch our three-part video series to help you prepare for this next stage and take you through the early stages of feeding your baby and moving onto toddler foods.

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Baby and Toddler Talk

For families with children around 9 months to 5 years
This 1 ½ hour session looks at your child’s speech and language development and how communication is more than just words.

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Family Food and Fun

For families with children aged 1 to 5 years
This 1 ½ hour session looks at portion sizes, mealtimes, being active as a family and suggestions for fussy eaters.

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Hampshire Healthy Heroes

Early Years Settings (3 years +)
Supporting healthy starts for young children in Early Years Settings.

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Two and Beyond

For families with children aged 2 to 5 years

This 1 ½ hour session looks at your child’s journey from being ready to learn at the age of two to being ready for school at the age of five.

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Ready Steady Walk

For families with young children
Ready Steady Walks are free, push-chair friendly, social walking groups for families with young children living in Hampshire.

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Digital Workshops

Many of our courses and workshops are also run online.

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Pre-Recorded Workshops

Access our courses and workshops at any time from the comfort of your own home.

Two and Beyond Videos
 

What's On Near you

Use our interactive maps to find out what's on in your local community.

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