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FAMILY GROUP PROGRAMME, January - March 2026
First Step Membership is required to attend any of our groups/sessions. Older siblings are welcome to attend but please note that sessions are aimed at children up to 8 years old.
MONDAYS
Toddler & Me
Starting 12th Jan-23rd Mar
10.30 - 11.45am
Cost: £49.50 for a 9 week block
To be pre-booked
Relaxing fun toddler session for children aged 18 months to 4 years. We will have a different art or baking activity for you to do with your child each week. Followed by a story at the end of the group.
As most of our activities can be messy please wear clothes that you won't mind getting dirty.
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Mother Connect
Babies welcome up to 1 year
Starting 12th Jan-9th Feb
10.30-11.30am
£15 for 5 week block
(Pre-book)
TUESDAYS
Bookbug
Starting 13th Jan-31st Mar
Free-Drop in Group but please note that spaces are limited.
9.30 - 10.15am Big Bugs - children who are on the move and families with multiple children.
10.30 - 11.15am Wee Bugs - non movers.
Baby PEEP
6 months - 1 year
Starting 13th Jan-3rd Mar
10-11am
Free and Pre-book
Our PEEP group sessions support all parents to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning opportunities, listening, talking, playing, singing and sharing stories and books. They offer fun ways to bond with your child and learn together to encourage your child's development in a supportive environment.
Baby Massage
For babies, 6 weeks - 6 months
Starting 20th Jan-17th Feb
1.15-2.45pm
Pre-booked
Cost:
£30 for 5 weeks for those with membership
£45 for 5 weeks for non members
This is a lovely, relaxing and friendly group. A great opportunity to bond with your baby whilst also meeting other local parents.
WEDNESDAYS
Stay & Play
Starting 14th Jan-25th Mar
9.30 - 11.00am
Cost: £45 for the 10 week block
To be pre-booked
Join our welcoming, relaxed and friendly free play sessions. Adults and children (12 months - 3 years) have the opportunity to play and socialise. It is a great chance to meet other local families and build connections and gain support.
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Gran's Group
Starting 7th Jan-1st April
10.00 - 11.30am
Cost: £3.50 per session
Our Gran’s group has been running for over a decade and the aim of this group is to reduce social isolation, increase community connectedness and promote physical and mental health.
Contact us for more details
Baby & Me
Starting 7th Jan-25th Mar
10.30 - 12noon
Cost: £49.50 for the 11 weeks
Pre-book
Relaxing fun baby lead sessions for new born to 9 months (no crawlers). We will have a different theme each week with songs, bubbles and a story for 40 minutes. Followed by tea and coffee with the other mum's and dads.
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Breastfeeding Drop-in Group
Every Wednesday
1.00 - 3.00pm
Drop-in
Free & friendly group run by East Lothian Mother and Baby Together Breastfeeding Support.
THURSDAYS
Raising Children With Confidence
Starting 15th Jan-19th Feb
10-12noon
Free Pre-booked
The aims of the course are to:
Increase understanding and awareness of the factors affecting mental health and well-being.
Increase confidence in caregiver`s capacity and skills to promote mental health in themselves and their children.
Improve family relationships.
The six sessions will include-Promoting Well-being (Supporting children`s mental health & well-being). The Developing Brain (How experiences shape the brain). Why Love Matters (Creating positive relationships and attachment). Staying Connected (listening to understanding and developing empathy). Building Resilience (Coping with life`s ups & downs). Looking After Ourselves (The importance of parental well-being).
Creche available - limited spaces
£6.50 per session
If you have any questions about any of the classes in the programme, please feel free to email Rose: familyopps@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk