Parent Education

West Auckland Parents Centre offers a range of courses, both tried-and-true and new courses, all designed to suit the changing needs of your growing family.

Courses are held at the Kelston Community Centre, Cnr Awaroa and Great North Roads, Kelston.

You can attend any or all sessions of any course. Places are limited so book early - please see the course schedule and use the booking forms.

In addition to our Childbirth Education Packages, West Auckland Parents Centre is currently offering the following courses:

Baby & You

This four part daytime course covers the essentials for you and your new baby: sleeping, settling, feeding, baby massage, coping with a changed lifestyle, and child development. Partners or helpers are welcome to attend. More info...

CPR

This Saturday morning session covers essential CPR and choking skills for parents of babies and children up to age 10. More info...

Moving & Munching

This two part daytime course covers topics related to your nearly mobile baby: starting solids, first foods, crawling to walking, developmental toys, and safety. Includes a copy of "Baby Food and Beyond" cookbook by Alison and Simon Holst. More info...

Tinies to Tots

This two part evening course deals with the months around your baby's first birthday. Topics include play, development and safety, choosing first shoes, and caring for first teeth. More info...

Terrific Two

This two part evening course covers play and development for busy toddlers, and essentials for facing the challenge of independent toileting. More info...