YourFamily is the friendly, local community for parents and little ones. They offer a selection of free weekly sessions including: a drop-in support session with breakfast provided, a play and learn group, a baby massage course, a parental wellbeing course, a postnatal course and a baby bank for ALL families living in Southend with children under 4 years of age or a baby on the way. All the sessions that are labelled as drop-in do not require booking so feel free to just turn up!
Some of the weekly sessions they offer include:
Come along to the drop-in support and play session for parents, carers, and their young children. Enjoy free tea, coffee, cereal, and toast while connecting with other families in the community.
These sessions run every Monday from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at SAVS, ABSS Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW
Weekly free drop-in session designed for babies to encourage Tummy Time. Enjoy free tea and toast while your little one engages in important developmental activities.
These sessions run on Mondays from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at SAVS, ABSS Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW
This drop-in session is aimed at children aged 0-4 and includes a range of play and messy play activities which support child development.
These sessions run on Thursdays from 10 – 11:15 am at St Lukes Community Hub, Cluny Square, Southend, SS2 4AF
Feel Good Friday is a 6-week parent well-being group. The six sessions explore: personal capacity, the value of self-care, positivity, self-esteem, confidence, relaxation, and coping skills all whilst little ones are taken care of by the City Explorers creche team.
These run on certain Fridays throughout the year. For more information and the dates of future groups contact the YourFamily team at YFSouthend@cityfamily.org.uk
These 5 week courses run throughout the year and promotes attachment, communication and security, supports emotional, cognitive and core strength development, and helps with colic.
For more information and the dates of future groups contact the YourFamily team at YFSouthend@cityfamily.org.uk
These 6-week courses cover key topics such as Brain Development, Communication, Crying, Baby’s Rhythms, Play & Development, and Feeding.
For more information and the dates of future groups contact the YourFamily team at YFSouthend@cityfamily.org.uk
Do temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, or other parenting challenges leave you feeling puzzled? The NEW Nurturing Programme is here to help you gain fresh insights, share tips with other parents, and rediscover the joy of family life!
For more information and the dates of future groups contact the YourFamily team at YFSouthend@cityfamily.org.uk
Shoebury Ark
Shoebury Ark sessions support families by providing a free freshly cooked meal and some low-cost food items to take home. This group is open to families living in the SS3 postcode area.
For dates, times and locations of this session keep an eye on the City Family Facebook and Instagram for their weekly timetable on a Monday morning.
Storehouse
Storehouse is a food bank that offers families free tea and coffee along with a free food package. This is only available through referrals, contact the team at YFSouthend@cityfamily.org.uk for more information.
For dates, times and locations of this session keep an eye on the City Family Facebook and Instagram for their weekly timetable on a Monday morning.
Sessions rotate on a weekly basis so to keep up to date follow City Family on Instagram and Facebook where they post their weekly timetable on a Monday morning.
For more information please email the team at: YFsouthend@cityfamily.org.uk