Member feedback - Thanks to member feedback Upper Hutt Parents Centre is focusing on what members want in 2012. We are working on improving local discounters and expanding our range of courses so you're getting more for your membership. We've already added three toddler specific courses, Toddler Speech, Toddler Nutrition and Positive Discipline as well as retaining our Toilet Training course. In conjunction, with subscriptions to Sandbox and Kiwiparent magazines and our current discounters, membership is really worth renewing every year. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter December 2011 
Award winning centre - Upper Hutt Parents Centre won three awards in two days. At the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards, sponsored by Upper Hutt City Council, Wellington Community Trust, and Wellington International Regional Airport, on Thursday 6 October Upper Hutt Parents Centre was recognised for its work in the Education and Child/Youth Development section. Then at the Parents Centre Volunteer Symposium, in Auckland on October 7 it was awarded the Bigger and Better Award and President Sarah Kitchen was the recipient of the CEO Award of Excellence. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter November 2011
Dummy delimma - When I was pregnant I had all these ideas about how things were going to go and what I was and wasn’t going to do. I was really against dummies and said I would never use one. I've since learnt things are not so straight forward. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter September 2011
Suppporting breastfeeding in our community - In the 14 months I breastfed my first son I only had one bad experience breastfeeding in public. I’m not usually shy but I was alone and the experience left me feeling vulnerable. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter August 2011
Second-hand baby - There is no need to rush out and buy everything brand, spanking new there are loads of great second-hand deals out there. For tips on how to save money and the environment see our July newsletter. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter July 2011
President's report - This year has been one of overwhelming success for Upper Hutt Parents Centre. We have grown in every avenue possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of our committee members and supporters. MORE >>> 53rd Annual Report for Upper Hutt Parents Centre for the year ending 31 March 2011
Baby talk - Ever wondered what your baby is trying to tell you? Find out more about Dunstan Baby Language and Secrets of the Baby Whisperer in our June newsletter. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter June 2011
Teething trouble - Distraction with toys, cuddles or going for a walk can often work wonders when your baby is teething. Sometimes this is all they need as they are not always in pain, just uncomfortable. For some cheap home remedy ideas see our May newsletter. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter May 2011
Fostering strong coffee groups - Ten tips for getting your coffee group off the ground, and yummy super quick recipe ideas for last minute baking. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter April 2011
Washable nappies have evolved - There are benefits to cloth, saving money and the environment, but is it worth the time and effort? And there are so many different types of cloth nappies it’s over-whelming, where can you go for a good overview? MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter March 2011
