You’re Workshops
for families
kidding
me
June-October 2017
Bookings for all workshops are essential.
Bookings can be made online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
Library
Date
Presenter Session
Cardiff
14 June,
11am
LifeWise
The nervous anxious child
Dr Victoria Clay will help parents understand
what anxiety is, why children persistently
worry about things and how parents
and carers can best support children
experiencing nervousness and anxiety.
Belmont
20 July,
1.30pm
Eastlake
Family
Support
Emotion coaching your child
Eastlake Family Support will help parents to
support their child’s developing emotions.
Parents will feel equipped to talk to children
about emotions, why they occur and how
they can manage them.
Cardiff
27 July,
11am and
1pm
Natalie
Ebrill
Sleep and settle
Sleep expert, Natalie Ebrill, will take parents
through sleep secrets so everyone in the
house can get a good nights sleep! 11am
workshop is targeted toward birth-12 months,
while 1pm is suited to 2-5 year olds.
Charlestown
10 August, Kim
1.30pm
Moroney
– Catholic
Schools
Office
Transition to school for your child
How do we know when children are
ready for school? What experiences will
equip them with the tools to be confident
learners? Project officer, Kim Moroney will
talk to parents about the best way they can
support their child’s transition to school.
Cardiff
24 August,
10.30am
Sing and play to work your child’s brain
Join Julie Logan Music in this interactive
session as Julie shows how music can
stimulate your child’s developing brain, their
hand-eye coordination, memory and thinking.
Julie
Logan
Music
Library
Date
Presenter Session
Toronto
8 September,
11am
Inspire
Ability
Speers
Point
12 September, Early Start
10.30am
Speech
One-on-one speech screening
appointments
Designed for children aged 3-5 years, this
one-on-one assessment of your child’s
language and communication will assist in
identifying any concerns that might need
addressing before your child starts school.
Cardiff
12 October,
11am
How nature play makes great kids
Be inspired to get outdoors and into nature
with children. Inspired EC will discuss the
physical, social, emotional and intellectual
benefits of nature play, using real examples,
research and also by taking a trip back in
time to our own childhoods!
Inspired
EC
Fine motor skills for children with
additional needs
Fine motor skills are essential for everyday
activities such as dressing, eating and
communicating. In this interactive and
informative workshop, parents will be able
to learn about simple, easy and everyday
activities to support their child’s developing
fine motor skills.
Children’s Week reptile show
CPR for Parents
Join in the fun as we celebrate our youngest
citizens. Hunter Wetlands on Wheels will
present an interactive Reptile show, suitable
for all ages.
Cardiff Library 23 October, 11am
Do you know how to assist your child
in an emergency? Lake Macquarie
beach lifeguards will teach parents the
latest CPR techniques and basic first
aid for children and babies.
Belmont Library 25 October, 10.30am
Toronto 19 July, 10.30am
Toronto Library 26 October, 11am
Morriset 31 July, 10am
Presenter Hunter Wetlands on Wheels
Swansea 6 September, 11.30am
Bookings Essential.
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