PLAYGROUP

Mums, Dads, Carers (with children 0-3 yrs)

are welcome on Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30 in the Parish Room

 

 

A place to come for support in the early stages of parenthood and to help nurture those in your care.

 

• It is an informal setting with an intent to provide a comfortable, caring and safe atmosphere
• A designated play area for toddlers  
• Books, toys and puzzles available
• Morning Tea 
• Bible Storytelling
   

 

Helpful Resources 

• Parenting Workshops (see ‘Community Calendars’)
• Parenting Books / DVD’s / ‘Triple P’ Parenting sheets  (available on request)
• Childrens’ Story and Picture Bibles / Family Devotionals (available) 
• Mental Health resources (available on request) 

 

 

FAITH DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN 

Infants (0-18 months) – the ‘key’ is trust.

Infants who experience a strong sense of trust in their primary caregivers (eg., mother, father or significant other) will generally have as their faith base an image of God as loving and constant. 

Infants have special needs to be considered such as the way they like to be held.

 

Toddlers (18 months – 3 years) – the ‘key’ is self-esteem.

Young children who are given opportunities to make choices (within a safe environment) and encouraged to feel good about themselves and their choices, will have as their faith base an image of an accepting and caring God.

 

 

Further information - Amanda Wharton 0401 373 481 (Family Pastoral Worker) (www.stjudesrandwick.org.au / family care)