Northlands Park Family Hub - Basildon Borough

09/04/2026

We are collaborating with Essex Library Service to provide a SEND Drop in Multi- agency support session.
⭐Come and speak to a range of local SEND services for advice and support.
No book required. Just come along!

08/04/2026

This is a great opportunity for families with babies who are not yet crawling, to learn more about the benefits of Infant Massage.
Families will be required to attend all sessions.
If you are interested in supporting this training, please contact Childways Tel 01379 677335 or enquiries@childways.co.uk

03/04/2026

02/04/2026

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Small chocolate eggs cover in a hard shell (Mini eggs) is a popular Easter treat.
However, did you know they are the perfect size to block small children's airways causing choking. Their hard shell can make it difficult to dislodge using standard basic first aid.

These small eggs carry a safety warning and are not suitable for children under 4 years old.

For more information regarding common choking hazards please visit the Child and Accident preventions Choking hub page: https://capt.org.uk/choking-prevention/

Mini eggs of all colours and brands are lining the supermarket shelves. But, did you know that they are the perfect size to block a small child’s airway and choke them? And, their hard shell can make it difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques.

That’s why they carry a safety warning that they aren’t recommended for children under 4.

So, when you’re stocking up for the Easter Bunny please stay safe and choose another treat for your little one.

Visit our choking hub to learn more about common choking hazards and what you should do in an emergency: https://capt.org.uk/choking-prevention/

01/04/2026

🧠 Family mental health: building resilience in children
Children develop resilience through everyday experiences and supportive relationships.

Ways to support positive coping:
• Keep routines and clear boundaries
• Encourage children to name and talk about feelings
• Model calm coping strategies (e.g. slow breathing)
• Praise effort and problem-solving
• Make time for connection and play
If your child is struggling with worries, low mood or big emotions, our child & family services can offer support.

Find out more about emotional health and wellbeing on our website:

If you are, or a young person you are supporting is, struggling with emotions and feelings, you’re not alone. It can be helpful to understand that often our feelings are ‘normal’ reactions to traumatic events. Sometimes we all need support and a bit of extra help to move forward and feel safe ...

31/03/2026

Longer, lighter days are lovely - until it’s still bright at bedtime! Changing daylight can throw off sleep routines for babies children, but a few simple tweaks can help keep sleep on track.

Here’s how to make bedtime smoother as the clocks change:

🌅 Get outside earlier in the day - morning and afternoon daylight helps reset your child’s internal clock - bright light in the daytime = easier sleep at night.

📅 Stick to steady sleep times - similar bed and wake times every day help your little one’s body clock stay on track - even when evenings stay light longer.

📘 Set a calming bedtime vibe - wind-down routines with quiet activities and dim lights tell the brain it’s sleep time.

📵 Ease off screens before bed - screens and bright lights near bedtime can keep little brains switched on - dim the lights and enjoy cosy quiet time instead.
If you need help with your child's sleep, we are here to support you.

Find your nearest family hub//essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/

30/03/2026

Our Family Hubs and delivery sites remain open over the holidays.

Except on Good Friday (Friday 3rd April 2026) and Easter Monday (Monday 6th April 2026), they will be closed.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about any of our services, please call us on 0300 247 0013.

27/03/2026

Here is our new timetable, which will begin on 30th March.
We look forward to you joining us.
For more information about our groups and services.
Please call us on 0300 247 0013

27/03/2026

Following service user feedback, we will be making some changes to our service timetables from the 30th March. Please see the session posters below, with updated timetables to follow shortly.

25/03/2026

We hope you managed to pop along to one of the ‘Reception Roadshow’ events in Brentwood and Basildon this month! It was buzzing with local services ready to share tips, advice, and plenty of smiles—all to help you and your little ones feel ‘Reception Ready’.

Talk, Listen and Cuddle offer a range of support and advice for parents and carers to support their little ones on their next adventure.

For more information please click the link below.

https://www.tlc-essex.info/starting-reception/

24/03/2026

With GCSE's on the horizon for many young people. It can be stressful period for parents and young people. However, there are ways to ease the stress.

NHS link below provides some useful tips and guidance on how to support young people to mange exam pressures. Click the link below to find out more.

Find out how to help your child through the stress of school exams and tests, including what you can do to help them cope with nerves and anxiety, plus advice about diet, sleep and exercise.

23/03/2026

🌈We are collaborating with Essex Library Service to provide a SEND Drop in Multi- agency support session.

⭐Come and speak to a range of local SEND services for advice and support.

No book required. Just come along!