Parents have said:
“I learned to be patient. I learned to sit face-to-face and when he is doing something to explain what he is doing. I learned to play games in ways he enjoys”
“My daughter enjoyed being around other children and I think this had a positive impact on her. She was always excited to go to the group”.
“Talk and Play has helped me a lot with my youngest daughter and myself. Since we joined the first class, I am convinced that it is exactly what we needed, Mother and daughter. I really noticed how these classes have benefitted us both mutually. I have seen how little by little she has increased her confidence in herself. And I think it would be very important to mention that she always comes out with a big smile.”
Weekly playtime for parents and babies/ toddlers, supporting healthy parent-child interactions and tips to support language, social and emotional development.
For who?
Babies/ toddlers aged 9 – 24 months and their parents/ caregivers. Priority is given to those with a Public Health Nurse in the Ballymun Health Centre; places are offered to those outside the area depending on availability.
What can I expect?
Talk and Play will be held weekly for parents and their 9 – 24 month-olds; the play group will take place during schoolterm time and will be held in a local community facility in the Ballymun area.
A different theme is introduced each week to support parents to tune into their child’s interests, to see the environment from their child’s point of view and to support their child’s physical, social and emotional development. Babies/ toddlers experience being in the room with others at the same age and stage of development.
Contact welcome@youngballymun.org
or contact Tracey at 087 3412196