Broxbourne Family Centre Service

10/11/2026

Today is World Immunization Day,
Is your child up to date with their vaccinations? 💉
Immunisations can save a child’s life and could protect others you care about.
Check your 📕 red book or contact your GP to see if your child is due any vaccinations.
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09/11/2026

🚀 Physical Fun 🚀

Join us this week for one of our Physical Fun sessions!
Get moving and connect with other families while enjoying games and activities that support your child's physical growth and development. These sessions are perfect for kids aged 18 months to 5 years! 🧸✨

💷 Chargeable drop-in: £2.50 per family

Check out our timetable to find a session near you 👇
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08/11/2026

✨🪔 Happy Diwali 🪔✨

May the festival of lights fill your home with happiness, your heart with peace, and the year ahead with new beginnings, prosperity, and beautiful memories.

Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and joyful Diwali! 💛✨

07/11/2026

SEND Chat and Play

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Chat and Play sessions are a great opportunity to come and meet other families going through a similar journey, in a relaxed environment.

Our SEND Champions are on hand to talk about the services we offer, signpost to different organisations or to simply act as a listening ear.

All are welcome whether your child is diagnosed or you are concerned about a possible need. We have toys out for the children or you can come by yourself.
We hope to see you soon!

Find one near you here ⬇️
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06/11/2026

💳 Got your Healthy Start card? Don’t forget to activate it!

Your Healthy Start card should arrive by post within 10 working days of your successful application (please allow a little longer during busy periods).

✅ Your card will arrive with:

Your first payment already loaded
Instructions on how to activate and use your card

Once activated, money will be automatically added every 4 weeks

📞 Need to activate your card, get your PIN, check your balance, or report your card as lost, damaged or stolen?

Call 0118 338 5810 – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Activate your card and start using your Healthy Start payments to help buy healthy food and milk. 💚

05/11/2026

Bonfire Night 🔥
If you're off to a Firework display tonight or having a display in the garden, here are a few tips for a safe evening.
1. Make sure children stand at a safe distance from the bonfire.
2. Keep everyone well back from the display.
3. Never return to a lit firework.
4. Never throw fireworks.
5. Keep fireworks in a closed metal box.
6. Always follow the instructions when using fireworks.
Have Fun 😄

04/11/2026

Family First Aid for Parents & Carers 🚨

This session is designed for parents to be, parents and carers to learn life saving skills!

This is a 2-hour introduction to First Aid. This session covers essential first aid topics like CPR and choking for babies and children.
Book your spot today.

This is a great opportunity to gain confidence in handling emergency situations.

Book your place on Eventbrite today to ensure you're prepared for anything!
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03/11/2026

Stress Awareness Week😰
Stress can affect people in many different ways and there are ways to manage your stress before it becomes a problem.
Better Health Every Mind Matters has a range of resources both printed and digital to help you share simple steps to tackle stress and improve mental wellbeing. You can find more information here: https://buff.ly/u3KkM2d

02/11/2026

When we are born, we don’t come with a guide to help us manage all the feelings we experience.💛🧠

It is completely normal for young children to find big emotions such as sadness 😢, fear 😟, frustration 😠, and excitement 🤩 difficult to understand or cope with on their own.

Children learn how to manage these feelings with the help of caring and supportive adults. One way adults can do this is through something called **co-regulation**, where we stay calm, supportive and connected while helping children make sense of their emotions.

Watch the video below to find out more about co-regulation and how you can support your child to understand, express, and manage their emotions and feelings.
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The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on managing big feelings...

01/11/2026

Introduction to Solid Foods 🥦

Are you confused as to where to start, and where to get your information and resources from.

The current NHS guidelines are to start introducing solid foods to your baby at around 6 months, they should be showing signs such as good hand to eye coordination, staying in a sitting position with good head control and demonstrating swallowing food instead of spitting it out.

Breast milk or first infant formula provides the nutrients and energy your baby needs until they are around 6 months old.

Why not book on to one of our Introduction to Solid Food Workshops!

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