Start Well Sheffield

This free 90 mins session co-delivered by the Start Well and Health Visiting teams covers early years healthy nutrition information including

• Healthy balanced diet
• Age-appropriate portion sizes
• Healthy eating habits
• Food fussiness
• Planning a healthy lunch box
• Healthy teeth

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This 60-90 mins session gives parents and carers information, top tips and advice to encourage and establish successful sleep for their child. We explore:

• Why sleep is important for the whole family
• Bedtime routines
• How diet can support good sleep
• Creating a good environment for sleep

*This session is aimed at parents/cares with children over 12months, however key safe sleep messages are covered briefly for parents with under 1’s who may want to join the session to gain more knowledge about considerations for planning for successful sleeping beyond their child’s 1^st birthday.

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This 60-90 minute session is for parents and carers who would like to know more about how their child’s speech, language and communication skills develop and what they can do to help. We explore:

• What do we mean by communication?
• Speech and Language – where does it start?
• The importance of play
• How can we help? - books, stories, songs and rhymes
• What to expect when – a child’s journey through the milestones.
• If you have concerns - useful contacts for further support

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Oral health is an integral part of our overall health, and we know children with healthy 'milk’ teeth usually go on to have healthy adult teeth. This 60-90 minute session is for parents and carers who would like to know more about introducing a good oral health routine for their child which will last a lifetime. We cover:

• Toothbrushing – when to start, how often and how to brush
• Tooth friendlier foods and drinks
• Visting the dentist
• Top tips to overcome some common challenges

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These 60 – 90 minute session helps parents/carers to prepare for their child’s big step into nursery or school. We cover

• Knowing what to expect
• Building helpful routines
• Other practical tips and advice for getting ready for the first day

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This 60-90 minute session supporting parents and carers to think about the practical strategies to help their child make the successful transition from nappy to pants. We cover:

• Common signs of readiness.
• Preparation – Getting ready to start the process.
• Top tips for success.
• Visual support.
• Some common problems.
• Useful contacts for further support.

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