Approachable Parenting - 5 Pillars of Parenting

01/09/2025

𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 - 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿

We are looking for a part-time Human Resources Officer for Maternity Cover.

Please read the Job Description fully and apply by emailing your CV and Cover letter to hr@approachableparenting.org.uk

01/09/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
Start the season with 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚝, 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚝 & 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚒.
Let’s take a moment to pause, connect, and share stories over a warm virtual coffee.

Birmingham Family Hubs

Monday 8th September 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Zoom Online

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/kpeXGQ17wA

01/09/2025

We’re looking for dedicated Outreach Volunteers to help us connect with families and parents across Birmingham. By supporting our work in children’s centres, clinics, and community events, you’ll play a vital role in raising awareness and offering support where it matters most.
Birmingham Family Hubs

Closing date to apply: 08/09/2025
Training: 11/09/2025 | 10am–12pm | B12 9RG

If you’re passionate about community support and want to make a difference, email us at outreach@approachableparenting.org.uk

01/09/2025

✨ New Term, New Beginnings! ✨

Join our 0–3s Pregnancy & Parenting Programme starting Monday 15th September, 10am–12pm at the Muslim Student House (B12 9BX).

Connect, learn & grow with other parents in a warm, welcoming space 💛
Muslim Students House
Birmingham Family Hubs

Don’t miss out – https://forms.office.com/e/f5mSdfKS2L

21/08/2025

Are you a parent of children aged 4–11?
Our 𝟴-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 offers professional guidance to help you:

✅️ Build stronger, more positive relationships with your children

✅️ Manage behaviour with confidence

✅️ Support emotional resilience and wellbeing

✅️ Tackle everyday parenting challenges calmly and effectively

The course begins on 10 September 2025, running online every Wednesday from 7–9 PM.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/RYhtdFq4SD
Islamic Relief UK - West Midlands
Islamic Relief UK

15/08/2025

𝗔-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀.

We’ve shared 8 practical ways to support them through A-Level results — from celebrating achievements to exploring new pathways.

Please read, share, and let’s remind them: this is one chapter, not the whole story.

08/08/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽!

Birmingham Women's Hospital hosted this amazing event in May, bringing together midwives, doctors, interpreters, and community link workers to discuss critical topics like maternity research, postnatal care, and overcoming language barriers in healthcare.
𝘼 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙃𝙎.

Huge thanks to the research team and the talented
http://www.federicaciotti.com/
for capturing these conversations through brilliant visual storytelling.

Birmingham Women's Hospital and Charity
NHS England

30/07/2025

Are you all there on the 8th God willing in Cannon Hill park New Baby Network CIC Birmingham Family Hubs

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with us - bring a picnic blanket, some snacks and be proud of your achievements in parenthood.

1st August 2025
Sycamore Adventure, Dudley
11am-2pm

8th August 2025
Cannon Hill Park, on the grass by the Boer War Memorial
11am-2pm

Who else will be there?
Lots of local families and all the people whose logos are on the graphics

What will we do?
Play, chat, capture photos, colouring, glitter tattoos, badge making, goody bags, picnic.

You'll be able to meet local organisations, get support, and connect with other parents in your community. Friendly peer supporters will be there to cheerlead you, answer any questions and most importantly, introduce you to a village of other families.

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21/07/2025

Wonderful to see this happening, do come along and celebrate together 🤗

Want to be part of our Birmingham World Breastfeeding Week Celebration?

Get in touch!

Families can just turn up, or use this link to book in: https://bhamwbw2025.eventbrite.com

We are currently pleased to welcome:

Birmingham Women's and Children's Infant Feeding Team

Breastfeeding Network Birmingham

Happy Sling Lady Birmingham

Please note - any collaborator is expected to understand and adhere to the WHO code and Unicef baby friendly standards.

We are not looking for commercial partnerships to sell items or products.

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11/07/2025

🎥 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 — 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆!

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes — either before, during, or after pregnancy?

Whether you're managing Type 1, Type 2, or had gestational diabetes, your experience matters. We're looking to connect with mothers who are open to sharing their stories on camera for an important video project that aims to raise awareness, educate, and inspire others.

✅ Must be comfortable speaking on camera
✅ All backgrounds and stories welcome
✅ A thank you voucher will be issued for your time.

Help us shed light on the real experiences of moms navigating diabetes. Your voice could make a big difference.

Details for the Filming of the diabetes videos
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10am to 1pm ( we will need 30-60 min of your time )
Birmingham Women's Hospital.
5th floor Gynae Seminar Room

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 07873432125
Thank you

07/07/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝?

Sharing an insightful presentation by Kathleen Roche-Nagi explores the importance of engaging with seldom-asked communities to improve parental wellbeing and build secure parent-child attachments.

Watch the full talk here:
https://www.matflix.co.uk/matflix-video/engaging-with-seldom-asked-communities-to-improve-parental-mental-health-and-secure-attachment-kathleen-roche-nagi/

Matflix

Kathleen Roche-Nagi, Managing Director, Approachable Parenting gives a presentation discussing how to engage with ‘seldom asked communities’ to improve parental mental health and secure attachment at the Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free t...

07/07/2025

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲!

A heartfelt congratulations to the inspiring group of women who completed training a truly empowering gathering of sisters, each bringing unique strengths to uplift our communities.
Birmingham Family Hubs