News and Events
Tog time - Our daughter was six months when she started swimming lessons. She now knows how to safely enter the pool, can ‘monkey crawl’ along the side, and generally views the water as a positive experience. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter September 2010 
Picture perfect - Upper Hutt Parents Centre is holding its annual photo fundraiser on Saturday October 2, 2010. Book your Jack N Jill family photo sitting by emailing, upper.hutt@parentscentre.org.nz.
Early Years Expo - If you are considering going back to work or just need a break from the kids the 2010 Upper Hutt Early Years Expo is the one-stop-shop to finding the right child care provider for your family. Stall space is still available for the 25th of September event so if you know someone who makes or sells great baby or children's products email us on upper.hutt@parentscentre.org.nz for details.
Second time around - We’re having another baby! The news was very exciting, but I couldn’t help feeling a little anxious. How would our first child cope with a little brother or sister? How would I cope looking after two kids? MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter August 2010
Massage time - It was with four days until due date. Having suffered several weeks from swollen ankles, sore hips, and a stiff neck and back I was in for a bit of pre-labour pampering. I was delighted to find a local massage therapist that catered for pregnant women. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter July 2010
Parenting with purpose - Create a positive future for your children by identifying what kind of parent you want to be, knowing the importance of high self-esteem, and the importance of meeting your own needs. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter June 2010
Magic moments - A course that includes practical techniques and phrases to help children identify what they are feeling and how to express their feelings in words, rather than hitting or throwing things in frustration. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter May 2010
Boobs in the berries - Upper Hutt lactation consultant, turned blueberry farmer, Mandi Lynn, runs breastfeeding sessions for pregnant women and their partners at her berry farm. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter April 2010
Speak to me - I had no idea that you could actually assist your child’s speech development. I thought that if we spoke to them, sooner or later they would talk! This Speech course taught me to reduce my language when speaking to my child and that anticipating your child’s every need does not help their speech skills. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter March 2010 UHPC Newsletter Appendix March 2010
Lend a hand - With a busy year ahead, Upper Hutt Parents Centre is looking for volunteers to help us out with a variety of tasks. Whether you have a specific expertise or you just want to lend a hand, we’d love to hear from you. MORE >>> UHPC Newsletter February 2010
AGM time - Our Annual General Meeting was held on 19 June 2010. The annual report and accounts can be accessed: 52nd Annual Report for Upper Hutt Parents Centre for the year ending 31 March 2010 |
