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Don't worry. There's no such thing Children's
as a perfect parent Sargco Ki ^,^s Information
91 Victoria Road, Old To
Health visitor Bindoo Rattan is inviting parents to take part in a series
of discussions about the everyday child rearing problems they face. 01793 421500 Service Swindon
Ck hing for 0-12 years Tel: (01793) 541786
Most parents worry like sleep management, School Wear - Toys
about whether they are eating, temper tantrums
Top quality children's wear and Call
getting things right with or potty training. school uniforms at low prices ?us# 011E
their children's behav- Through these one throughout the year. Everything and your childcare
iour. Of course there is no hour sessions we will from underwear/socks to jumpers,
dresses, trousers, nightwear. coats.
such thing as a 'perfect' aim to give parents the worries are eased!
parent but one of the most chance to reflect on some Stockist for Gait & Orchard Toys
common worries is the of the difficulties they Opening Hours (' CIS is funded by Swindon
Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
question of discipline and face amd offer practical Borough Council, and
Saturday 10am - 4pm supported by the Early
how to get children to techniques to bring Kids clothes galore Years Development and
behave well. about change in their -1t prices you'll adore Childcare Partnership
It is often a difficult subject and child's behaviour. We will discuss Reg. charity: 1081621
everyone has different ideas about the art of good listening, saying
good and bad behaviour and peo- what we mean, how to get results
ple react differently to children's and seeing things through.
behaviour. These one hour sessions will take
Health Visitors are trained in place at West Swindon Health Cen-
partnership with Child and Fam- tre on the first Thursday of every ONAL NURSERY SCHOOLS
ily Consultation at Marlborough month starting in April from 10am
House to provide group sessions to 11am for parents with children )PEN DAY
in the community to improve par- under 5 years. These sessions are
ents' confidence in their ability to for parents only. 10th March, loam-1 pm
manage their children, to For further information and to
strengthen the parent-child rela- book a place please contact Bindoo Come and meet our friendly experienced staff
tionship and offer practical tech- Rattan, Health Visitor, West Swin- and see what we have to offer.
niques to encourage good behav- don Health Centre, Tel: 877233 or
iour in children. speak to your own health visitor. Vacancies in all age groups with various hours
We offer ongoing parent courses Programme for the next available to suit your individual needs.
usually lasting 6 to 8 weeks. To four months, 1Oam to 11am on:
supplement these, we are also start- 5 April Bedtimes/sleep FREE REGISTRATION if booked at open day
ing short sessions to support par- 3 May Meal times/eating
ents who cannot attend a whole 7 June Temper tantrums, Phone Alison for more details on (01793) 877779
course or who just want to learn biting, head banging
how to deal with specific topics 5 July Potty training, bedwetting

Toddlers gather in Taw Hill Ridgeway Pre-School
A new parent and child group for families with 0 to 3 year olds living
in Taw Hill opened in mid-January. Inverary Road, Wroughton
The group has around fifteen members and meets on Mondays fpm
to 3pm in Taw Hill community hall, next to the doctor's surgery.
Newcomers are always welcome said organiser Jane Needham. Q 1 L q /i' Ch/d Safe, Loved & Learning
"There's a lovely atmosphere at the group. It's a nice way to meet other
parents living in the area. We also have some grandparents helping out.
Just turn up or give health visitor Helen Bays a call on 723705." 7he ) 2uah4 a
From left, Denise
Quality education
Faulkner and
Jake; Michelle
Harrison with and childcare
Sam; Kirsti Bond for 18 months to
and Ashleigh;
Alison Roberts 5 years
and Bethany.
Rear, Neil Bond; Open 51 weeks
Nancy Clarke,
grandmother of a year, 8am-6pm
Ben Woodruffe;
Bethany's
granny Sylvia Full range of
Smith
schedules
available
NCT Nearly New Sale
To include the sale of good quality baby, children and maternity Qualified teachers
clothes, and baby equipment and toys at the Oasis Leisure Centre,
Saturday 7 April, 11am - 1 pm. Admission: 50p following the
Contact Amanda Heard on 771854 for a sellers information pack nursery For more information and to
Wanted: Good quality/nearly new baby equipment, toys, baby and arrange a visit, please contact
maternity clothes in good clean condition to sell on a 25% commission foundation stage Mrs D Bailey (01793) 845572
basis to the Swindon branch of the NCT - no sale no fee.