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Offaly & Laois LibrariesOffaly & Laois LibrariesParent Support ProgrammeParent Support ProgrammeAutumn 2023
INTRODUCTIONThis series of Parenting Talks has been organised by Offaly County Library Service and Laois County LibraryService through support from Children and Young People’sServices Committees Laois Offaly (CYPSC).The Parent Support Programme is open to everyoneincluding parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals,teachers, special needs assistants and those working withchildren and young people. Subjects covered will includemental health, anxiety, nutrition, sexual health, behaviour,budgeting and more.It aims to give parents simple and practical strategies that will help them build strong, healthy relationships with their children and confidently manage their children’s behaviour. Attendance at all events is free of charge. For more information regarding events visitwww.offaly.ie/libraries or www.laois.ie/librariesOr scan the QR code below. Offaly Library Laois Library
Sleep Therapy 0-3 yearswith Erica Hargaden - BabogueErica Hargaden, Certified Child Sleep Consultant First Aid for Parents Wednesday, 13th SeptemberErica Hargaden is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant, mum of 3, and member ofthe International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. Her passion is to helpparents understand their children’s sleep and empower them to create settledsleep in their homes. Erica really struggled with her first child's sleep andunderstands what today's parents go through when their little ones arrive. Shebrings compassion and understanding to everything she does.Erica will offer advice and guidance giving you the tools to create healthy sleephabits for your child.LocationZoomEmail Address: birrlibrary@offalycoco.ieIn this interactive first aid session, Parents First Aid will cover and demonstrate thetwo main lifesaving topics: Infant & Child CPR and How to deal with a ChokingInfant & Child. Other medical emergencies such as Burns/Scalds, Bleeding,Seizures, Breaks & Fractures will also be discussed, with participants also beinggiven the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors.Parent First Aid was set up by Peter Finnegan following his own personal familymedical emergency in October 2014, when Peter’s two-year-old son was unable tobreathe and started changing colour as he choked on a piece of fruit in the familyhome. This frightening experience spurred Peter to enrol himself in a suitable FirstAid course and establish Parents First Aid. Thursday, 14th SeptemberLocationPortlaoise Library Time:10.30am Time:19.30pm Email Address: portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Rainbow Reflexology 0-3 YearsJoanne Loftus, ReflexologistWednesday, 27th SeptemberCome join the Rainbow Reflexology Room to learn all things Baby Reflexology. This workshop is suitable for babies from birth to precrawler age. On the dayparents will be taught how to do simple reflexology routines on their child that willhelp them as they grow. Joanne, a fully trained reflexologist with over 12 years experience, specialising inwomen’s and babies health will be there to help you learn these routines and howto apply this to your daily life. Reflexology for babies can help with calming and soothing, colic, reflux, teething,digestion issues, bonding with your child.LocationEdenderry LibraryTuesday 26thSeptemberLocationPortarlington Library Time:10.30am Time:10.30am Offaly Libraries Workshop:Laois Libraries Workshop:Email Address: edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
As I Am - Autism in GirlsFiona Ferris, Deputy Chief Executive Officerwith As I Am Performance Anxiety in SportTuesday, 26th SeptemberFiona Ferris, Deputy Chief Executive Officer with As I Am, will speak aboutAutism in Girls and why it is difficult for girls to be diagnosed.She will cover a range of topics including typical female presentation, the 'P'words (puberty/periods), disordered eating, masking and late diagnosis.LocationPortarlington LibraryKeith Begley, Accredited sport psychologistThis interesting session will be really relevant for parents and sports peoplealike. Keith will explain how to deal with performance anxiety and nervousnessin sport and life, while also considering and explaining the 'Mayo Phenomenon'in GAA. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. Keith Begley is a Sport Ireland Accredited sport psychologist, who has workedwith numerous successful inter-county GAA teams and high performanceathletes. Wednesday, 11th OctoberLocationTullamore Library Time:19.00pm Time:19.00pm Email Address: tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Budget Information Session: Practical Advice & Tips on How toBudgetThe Money Advice and Budgeting Service(MABS)The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is the State’s money adviceservice, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than 30years. Offering practical advice and tips on how to budget, these sessions willfocus on how best to manage your money.Free Play, Risk and Social and EmotionalDevelopment.Thursday, 12th OctoberLocationZoom Time:19.30pmTullamore Library:Birr LibraryWednesday, 11th October at 10:30 Email tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ieWednesday, 11th October at 14:30 Email birrlibrary@offalycoco.ieDr. Mary O’Kane, Parenting and EarlyChildhood Education ExpertWe are facing a mental health crisis in the Western World. Teenagers are morelonely, anxious and depressed than ever before and we don’t fully understand allthe reasons for this. However, changes in parenting, attitudes towards risk andsafety, and limited opportunities for free play may well play a part. In our culturetoday, children are often deprived of freedom for exploration and risk taking,although we know that free play is the primary way in which children becomeemotionally resilient. In this Webinar, Dr. Mary O’Kane explores the value and impactof opportunities for free play and safe risk taking.Email Address: birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Sensory Baby Play & Music Workshop0-3 yearsReady Steady PlayThursday, 26th OctoberDuring our Sensory Baby Play & Music Class, you will learn various ways to playwith your bundle of joy. Babies are exposed to sensory play, songs, and thebeginnings of social play and your little one will be introduced to sensorydevelopment activities. Together you will explore the basic concepts of music,melody, pitch, rhythm, and beat while building a repertoire of joyful songs.The Ready Steady Play program has been designed and developed by a teamof child development experts who have extensive first-hand knowledge workingwith children. LocationClara LibraryTuesday, 24th OctoberLocationAbbeyleix Library Time:10.30am Time:10.30am Offaly Libraries Workshop:Laois Libraries Workshop:Email Address: claralibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Family Fun Music Games andActivities 0-3 YearsAdriana von Runic, Education Consultant inMusic and Voice developmentWednesday, 25th OctoberIn this workshop, we will play improvised, fun and exciting interactive musicactivities, like sound games and stories with our voices and home instruments(Musical instruments provided). Adriana von Runic is a professional flautist and educator. She graduated with aBachelor of Music from Munich Richard Strauss-Conservatorium and is a masterstudent of Sir James Galway and Irena Grafenauer. Inspired by her pianist mother,Adriana’s love for music started at an early age, making her solo debut at the ageof 16 in Munich, Germany playing Hydn flute concerto.LocationBirr LibraryTuesday, 24th OctoberLocationPortlaoise Library Time:15.00pm Time:15.00pm Offaly Libraries Workshop:Laois Libraries Workshop:Email Address: birrlibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
The ABC's of LGBT+Midlands LQBTInfant and Toddler Nutrition Wednesday, 25th OctoberThis workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about theLGBT+ Community. It is suitable for all people and ages but would beparticularly helpful for anyone working with LGBT+ people or with LGBT+people in their family and friendship circles. It is a safe space to expand ourknowledge and ask questions to experts in the field of LGBT+ CommunityDevelopment work.LocationEdenderry LibrarySally-Ann McLaughlin, Senior CommunityHP&I Dietitian HSEWhat babies and small children eat and drink is important for their healthgrowth and development. This workshop offers some general guidance to helpensure that your child gets nourishing food helping them to grow strong andhealthy. Weaning or starting to feed your baby solid food is an excitingmilestone. Your baby will be exploring new tastes and textures and they willlearn from you. Children aged 1-4 years have small tummies and high nutritionalneeds, so a healthy and balanced diet to help with their growth anddevelopment is important. This whistle stop tour of early year’s nutrition offersbasic advice on stages of weaning, portion sizes and meal planning. Wednesday, 15th NovemberLocationEdenderry Library Time:19.00pm Time:11.00am Email Address: edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie
Hey Pesto: Family Fake-awayParent and Child (6-12 Years)Yvonne Carty, Food Consultant Wednesday, 1st NovemberFor the past seven years, Yvonne Carty has worked as a Home Economist with BSH– advising customers on the use of Gaggenau, Neff, Siemens and Boschappliances. In 2021, Yvonne began working as a Cookery Tutor for Laois OffalyEducation Training Board, conducting both certified and community courses. Inaddition to this, she works closely with many community groups as her mission is to‘get everyone cooking’. Yvonne loves holding Children’s cookery camps toencourage fun in the kitchen and an understanding of the importance of eatingwell.LocationBirr LibraryTuesday, 31st OctoberLocationPortlaoise Library Time:11.00am Time:11.00am Offaly Libraries Workshop:Laois Libraries Workshop:Email Address: birrlibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Prenatal Yoga with Farmhouse YogaTheresa Burns , Yoga Educator Saturday, 11th NovemberTheresa’s 45-minute prenatal workshop will introduce the concept of prenatalyoga and how it differs to a regular yoga class. Emphasis will be placed onstretches which will help alleviate any discomfort during pregnancy. Theresa willfocus on opening the hips, lower back and shoulders while building strength in thearms and legs. This workshop will go into detail on how to use breathingthroughout pregnancy, during birth and after birth. Participants will learn simplebut effective breathing and mindfulness practices to help soar through thisexciting, emotional and confusing chapter of their lives. Theresa will recommend asimple 5-minute daily routine which can be practiced from home. After theworkshop, tea/coffee will be provided affording people the opportunity to chatwith Theresa further.LocationClara LibrarySaturday, 4th NovemberLocationMountmellick Library Time:10.30am Time:10.30am Offaly Libraries Workshop:Laois Libraries Workshop:Email Address: claralibrary@offalycoco.ieEmail Address: mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Family Ukulele Workshops 7+ yearsDesigned for children (ages 7+) and their adults to learn and play together, thisworkshop will introduce you to chords, strumming, and the basic building blocksof music.Music Generation Offaly aims to create increased opportunities for children andyoung people to access performing music education. Seeking to offer a rangeof choices and pathways of progression, MGO aims to transform lives andcommunities through music in the hope that making music becomes anenjoyable activity embedded in the daily lives of children and young people. Music Generation OffalyLocationTullamore LibraryTime11:00amDateSaturday, November 11th , 18th, 25th &Saturday, December 2ndEmail Address: tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie
Family Ukulele Workshops 7+ yearsMusic Generation LaoisDesigned for children (ages 7+) and their adults to learn and play together, thisworkshop will introduce you to chords, strumming, and the basic building blocksof music.Music Generation Laois is a performance music education programme forchildren and young people in County Laois. Music Generation Laois is based inLaois Music Centre and delivers engaging music programmes in schools andcentres, across 7 programme strands.LocationMountrath LibraryTime11:00amEmail Address: mountrathlibrary@laoiscoco.ieDateSaturday, November 11th, 18th, 25th &Saturday, December 2nd
Early Music Workshop - 0-3 years Unleash the creativity of your little one in these exciting Early Music Workshops(aged 0-3 years). It will have them singing, moving, and above all else, havinglots of fun!Music Generation Offaly aims to create increased opportunities for children andyoung people to access performing music education. Seeking to offer a rangeof choices and pathways of progression, MGO aims to transform lives andcommunities through music in the hope that making music becomes anenjoyable activity embedded in the daily lives of children and young people. Music Generation Offaly LocationBanagher LibraryTime11:00amDate Friday, November 10th, 17th, 24th &Friday, December 1stEmail Address: banagherlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Early Music Workshop - 3-6 yearsMusic Generation LaoisUnleash the creativity of your little one in these exciting Early Music Workshops(aged 3-6 years). It will have them singing, moving, and above all else, havinglots of fun!Music Generation Laois is a performance music education programme forchildren and young people in County Laois. Music Generation Laois is based inLaois Music Centre and delivers engaging music programmes in schools andcentres, across 7 programme strands.LocationMountrath LibraryTime10:00amEmail Address: mountrathlibrary@laoiscoco.ieDate Saturday, November 11th, 17th, 24th&Saturday, December 1st
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