Gro Brain (for Toddlers) Week 2

What is GroBrain?

• GroBrain is a group for expectant parents or parents with an infant up to 12 months.
• GroBrain explores bonding, emotions experienced by parents and baby, and brain development.

Over the 5 weeks you will look at topics including:

• How the brain is ‘wired up’ by early experiences and relationships.
• The impact of stress on a baby’s brain.
• How to ‘tune in’ to your baby’s cues and signals, and practice ways to
  soothe a baby.
• How to manage your baby’s emotions.
• How to bond with your baby.
• Baby massage.
• Looking at how diet and lifestyle choices during pregnancy connect with baby’s brain development.

Practical Information

• This Group is being run online via Facebook
• There are 5 x 2 hour sessions with a break for refreshments in each session.
• We recommend that you attend all five sessions to get the most of the programme.
• You are welcome to come to sessions on your own or with a partner or another relative who supports you in your care and the care of your child.
• The programme is delivered in an informal style with a group of approximately 10 parents.