Walsall Families in the KNOW

13/06/2026

✨Breastfeeding support available all weekend✨

Did you know our helpline is available via phone and social media 24/7 - 365 days a year?

📞0300 100 0212
💌 Send us a DM

Friendly, empathetic infant feeding support whenever you need us 💜

National Breastfeeding Helpline is provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK) , with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

[ID: Need breastfeeding support over the weekend? National Breastfeeding Helpline 0300 100 0212. Starry night sky with full moon. Telephone and social media support now available 24/7!]

13/06/2026

☕🍰 Family Voices Coffee Afternoon 🍰☕

Looking for a friendly place to chat, enjoy a cuppa, and connect with other families?

Join us at our Family Voices Coffee Afternoon to find out more about the Walsall Best Start in Life Family Voices 0–5 programme and discover how you can get involved.

📅 Drop in anytime between 1:00pm – 2:30pm on the 23rd June 2026

📍 West Family Hub, Ilmington Crescent, Darlaston ( just back of Asda)

🎟️ No booking required

Come along for coffee, cake, conversation, and the chance to share your voice in helping shape services for families with young children.

We look forward to meeting you! 💙

📧 any questions please email us at [email protected]

12/06/2026

Being a parent isn't always easy. Your wellbeing matters - not just for you, but for your little ones too.

Are you a parent, family member or carer of a child under 3 in Walsall? We've got you covered with Secure Beginnings:

- FREE Professional Counselling Sessions
-Confidence-building support
-Meet other local parents in friendly group workshops

You don't have to do this alone. Taking care of yourself is taking care of your family.

Learn More About Secure Beginnings: https://www.murrayhall.co.uk/creative.../securebeginnings

12/06/2026

Are you wondering how to start your baby on solid foods?

Join one of our Family Hub sessions for expert advice and support from the Infant Feeding Team.

What to expect:
Guidance on introducing solids
Tips for a smooth feeding journey
Opportunity to ask questions

Book your place: Call 01922 603074

For extra advice, contact the Health Visiting Service on 01922 603074 or text 07520 634409 with your child’s details.

11/06/2026

FREE DADs Activities Walsall!

Are you looking for fun, free and friendly activities to enjoy with your little one?
We’ve got a brilliant line up of sessions for dads and children aged 0–5 years
To book click here: https://walsall.brightbookings.co.uk/

📅 Upcoming Sessions;

🧸 Saturday Stay & Play – 4 DADs ( 0 – 5 years)
✏️ Stay & Play – 4 DADs ( 0 – 5 years)
💬 Mellow DADs ( 0 – 5 years) - A supportive, relaxed group helping dads build strong bonds with their children. Perfect for those experiencing stress, isolation, or challenges in early parenthood.
🌿 DADs & Tiny Rangers (Outdoor Adventure ( 0 – 5 years) - FREE outdoor nature fun – climbing, leaf crowns, bug hunts and more!
👶 Baby Massage – 4 DADs (5 Week Course)- A wonderful way to bond and soothe your baby through guided strokes. ( 0 – 12 month)

💙 All sessions are FREE
To book: https://walsall.brightbookings.co.uk/
Come meet other dads, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful time with your child.

Any questions please contact Edward Barnett [email protected] or email [email protected]

11/06/2026

Access Togetherness FREE with Walsall Family Hubs.
Use the code HIPPO for free access to the whole library.
Find the link in the comments below.

Your relationship with your baby helps them grow💜

As you interact with your baby and tune in to their needs, you may notice a pattern forms - a to and fro between the two of you, like a dance. Dr Hazel Douglas MBE, Clinical Psychologist and Child Psychotherapist explains this is 'reciprocity'.

These back and forth interactions light up your baby's brain and strengthens their brain cell connections, helping them process the world around them.

Follow along our online postnatal pathway to understand more about the power of your interactions with your baby. Learn more in the comments

11/06/2026

Walsall Welcomes Breastfeeding 🌸
We’re building a borough where every parent feels confident and supported to breastfeed wherever they choose and over 60 venues have already joined us!

💡 Why It Matters
Breastfeeding gives babies the best start , but many parents in Walsall still face challenges when feeding in public. So together, we can break down those barriers and create inclusive, welcoming spaces across Walsall so that families feel welcome wherever they go to feed!

Ready to Join?
It’s easy! Just complete our short form to register your interest:
https://forms.office.com/e/nDZZRxVP3g

What’s Involved?
By joining the Walsall Welcomes Breastfeeding scheme, your venue will:
✔️ Display our welcoming logo to show your support
✔️ Use our simple guidance to help staff support breastfeeding families
✔️ Be featured on the Family Hubs website as a Breastfeeding Friendly Venue
✔️ Explore options for supportive furniture like privacy screens or comfy chairs

👉 Or email Lorna at 📧 [email protected] for more info.
🏷️ Look for the Logo!

Many local venues are already proudly displaying the “Walsall

Welcomes Breastfeeding” logo — keep an eye out and show your support!

Let’s make Walsall a place where every family feels welcome. 💕

https://family-hubs.walsall.gov.uk/0-2-years/feeding-your-baby/walsall-welcomes-breastfeeding-scheme


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11/06/2026

🌿 Fancy getting outdoors, meeting new people, and discovering the wildlife right on your doorstep?
Join us on Nature Photography Day (Monday 15 June, 11.30am–1.30pm) at Barr Beacon Local Nature Reserve for a relaxed, hands-on nature session.
📸 You’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app and become a citizen scientist, helping record the plants and animals we find together. It’s amazing what you start to notice when you slow down and really look!
🌱 There’s also the chance to get involved in measuring trees in the Tiny Forest - a simple way to support local nature recovery.
Whether you’re completely new or already love the outdoors, this is a friendly, welcoming session with like-minded people. No experience needed - just curiosity!
📍 Meet at the Tiny Forest on Barr Beacon
🎟️ Sign up via Eventbrite here: https://tinyurl.com/j8yy96s5 or scan the QR code
💬 Would this be something you’d enjoy? Tag a friend who might like to come along!

10/06/2026

👶 Walsall parents and carers - did you know you can access a FREE pregnancy and parenting app?

The app helps you find local support, from choosing where to give birth, to locating infant feeding groups nearby. 🤱

Plus, get expert advice and trusted resources to support you every step of the way 💛

Download:

📱 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.bestbeginnings.babybuddymobile&hl=en_GB&pli=1
🍎 App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/baby-buddy-pregnancy-parent/id1548271681

Walsall Families in the KNOW

10/06/2026