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🎉 Stuck Inside? No Problem! Here Are 7 Fun Indoor Activities for Toddlers! 🧸✨Rainy day? Too hot to go out? We've got you...
19/08/2025

🎉 Stuck Inside? No Problem! Here Are 7 Fun Indoor Activities for Toddlers! 🧸✨

Rainy day? Too hot to go out? We've got you covered with boredom-busting activities your toddler will love! 💡

👣 1. DIY Obstacle Course
Use pillows, boxes & tape to create a safe and exciting mini course in your living room!

🎨 2. Mess-Free Painting
Squeeze paint into a ziplock bag, seal it tight, and let your little one squish away on top—no cleanup!

🧩 3. Puzzle Time & Shape Sorters
Boost problem-solving and fine motor skills with age-appropriate puzzles.

🕺 4. Dance Party
Turn up the toddler tunes and get those wiggles out with a mini dance session.

🍝 5. Sensory Bins
Fill a tub with rice, dried pasta, or beans. Add scoops, cups, and toys for endless exploring.

🎭 6. Indoor Puppet Show
Use socks or stuffed animals to create a mini theater—let their imagination run wild!

📚 7. Storytime Fort
Build a blanket fort and read their favorite books together inside for extra coziness. 📖✨

💬 What’s your toddler’s favorite indoor activity? Share below! 👇

19/08/2025

🚧 Cramlington Hub 🚧

The lift at Cramlington Hub is still out of order.

📍 This week’s clinics will temporarily be held at:
Cramlington Health Centre, Forum Way, NE23 6QN

Advice from the Sleep Charity Sleep advice for teens during the summer holidays 💤😴🛌🏿 ...We know that it's easy to fall ...
18/08/2025

Advice from the Sleep Charity

Sleep advice for teens during the summer holidays 💤😴🛌🏿 ...

We know that it's easy to fall into bad sleep habits when there's no school but ensuring good sleep will help you to enjoy the summer all the more so here are our top tips:

1. Keep a Consistent Sleep Schedule
Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body clock and improves the quality of your sleep.

2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine
Wind down with calming activities before bed. Reading a book, taking a warm bath, or listening to soothing music can help signal your body that it’s time to sleep.

3. Limit Screen Time Before Bed
Avoid screens (phones, tablets, TVs) at least an hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted by screens can interfere with your body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and the content can keep your brain engaged.

4. Stay Active During the Day
Exercise can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper sleep, but try to avoid vigorous activity close to bedtime.

5. Watch What You Eat and Drink
Avoid large meals, caffeine, and sugar close to bedtime. Instead, opt for light, healthy snacks if you’re hungry before bed. Bananas, cherries, wholewheat cereals are a great choice.

6. Create a Comfortable Sleep Environment
Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. Use blackout curtains, earplugs, or white noise machines if necessary to create an ideal sleep environment.

7. Manage Stress and Anxiety
Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga. Keeping a journal to jot down your thoughts before bed can also help clear your mind.

8. Stay Hydrated
Drink enough water throughout the day, but avoid drinking large amounts right before bed to prevent waking up in the middle of the night.

9. Mindful Naps
Limit it to 20-30 minutes and try to nap earlier in the day to avoid interfering with your night time sleep.

10. Get Some Sunlight During the Day
Exposure to natural light helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Try to spend some time outside each day, especially in the morning.

Unfortunately Cramlington Feeding Friends is cancelled tomorrow due to the lift being broken. Please keep an eye out on ...
18/08/2025

Unfortunately Cramlington Feeding Friends is cancelled tomorrow due to the lift being broken. Please keep an eye out on this page for any updates about the group.

If you need any support our Feeding Friends group at Blyth West Family Hub is running Wednesday 12:30pm-14:00pm🤱

Across Northumberland, community services are helping parents and guardians to donate and access pre-loved school unifor...
18/08/2025

Across Northumberland, community services are helping parents and guardians to donate and access pre-loved school uniforms ahead of the new school year. Pre-loved uniforms are sorted by volunteers and made available via a network of local groups and organisations at either a significantly reduced cost, no cost, or pay-as-you feel basis, with any money raised being put back into their work to support their communities.

Some schools may have their own school uniform support process in place to support families in accessing uniform specific to their school - please contact your child's school to find out more information on support available for this.

See the link below for a list of locations where you can access pre-loved school uniforms ahead of the new school year.

https://beta.northumberland.gov.uk/education-skills/schools/pre-loved-school-uniform

M o n d a y ♥
18/08/2025

M o n d a y ♥

We are proud to partner with the Good Things Foundation to tackle the issue of data poverty.If you’re struggling to aff...
17/08/2025

We are proud to partner with the Good Things Foundation to tackle the issue of data poverty.

If you’re struggling to afford an internet connection for essential needs, you may be experiencing data poverty. Imagine not being able to access everyday online services, such as our Children's Health Service app, booking a medical appointment, accessing homework resources, or staying connected with loved ones.

While we can’t provide free internet access to everyone, we are committed to supporting those who need it most through this partnership.

🌟 Join our Virtual Bladder and Bowel Clinic – via MS Teams! 🌟Is your child struggling with toileting? We’re here to help...
16/08/2025

🌟 Join our Virtual Bladder and Bowel Clinic – via MS Teams! 🌟

Is your child struggling with toileting? We’re here to help with low-level advice and support in a relaxed, online setting.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
• Wednesday 20th August
• Wednesday 17th September
• Wednesday 15th October

🔗 Book Now: Reserve your spot through our webpage ⬇
👉 https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/ourservice/northumberland-hdft-bookable-sessions/

📧 You’ll receive a confirmation email with your joining link – don’t forget to check your junk folder!
💻 You’ll need MS Teams installed on your device.

Whatever your journey, for however long - be proud 🤱🩷
15/08/2025

Whatever your journey, for however long - be proud 🤱🩷

Here are some tips to help with engorgement in the early days🤱If you have any concerns with feeding or need any further ...
15/08/2025

Here are some tips to help with engorgement in the early days🤱

If you have any concerns with feeding or need any further support please contact the infant feeding team, health visitor via SPOC - 0300 373 2488📞 or use our health chat option on out HDFT app📲

Good Morning☀Happy ! How was your night?🤱
15/08/2025

Good Morning☀

Happy ! How was your night?🤱

⚠ Changes to childcare for working families ⚠Starting September 2025, eligible working parents in England will be able t...
14/08/2025

⚠ Changes to childcare for working families ⚠

Starting September 2025, eligible working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged 9 months and older. This is an expansion of the current 15 hours of free childcare available to working parents of two-year-olds and all 3 and 4-year-olds.

More information can be found on the Childcare Choices website

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

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