Larchwood Gardens Family Hub - Brentwood Borough

30/09/2026

👶 Free Baby Massage Training Opportunity! 🤍
Are you and your pre-crawling baby free to join us? We are looking for families to take part in a special infant massage course and help support our instructor training!
✨ Why join?
• Learn wonderful massage techniques to soothe and relax your little one
• Help support important hands-on training for our students
• Enjoy a calm, welcoming space to bond with your baby
📅 Important Details:
• Who: Families with babies who are not yet crawling
• Commitment: You must be able to attend all sessions.
📞Contact Childways today to book a space
• Phone: 01379 677335
• Email: [email protected]

30/09/2026

🚨Please note that the following sessions are cancelled at our Larchwood Family Hub🚨

Stay Play and Learn on 30/9/26 and 7/10/26
Little Explorers on 6/10/26

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

30/09/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Stay Play and Learn at Larchwood Family Hub.

25/09/2026

👶💜The ICON message reminds parents and carers that:

I – Infant crying is normal and will stop
C – Comforting methods can sometimes soothe the baby
O – It’s OK to walk away for a few minutes if the baby is safe and the crying feels overwhelming
N – Never, ever shake or hurt a baby.

🔗 Find out more and access resources 👇
www.iconcope.org/iconweek

23/09/2026

It’s !
This week we’re raising awareness of infant crying and sharing the important message: Babies cry, you can cope.
Every parent and carer can find crying difficult at times. ICON provides practical advice and support to help keep babies safe and support family wellbeing.
🔗 Find out more and access resources 👇
www.iconcope.org/iconweek

18/09/2026

🚨Updates to Timetables🚨

Please check our website for any updates/cancellations next week.
Any amendments to groups or sessions will be notified via the website 👇
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/

16/09/2026

🚨 One-Year Group Cancellation 🚨

Please note that our 1:00 PM One-Year Group at Larchwood Family Hub is cancelled today due to unforeseen circumstances.We are very sorry for any inconvenience this causes!
☎Please call 0300 247 0013 if you have any queries.

08/09/2026

👀Have you been to one of our Little Explorers Sessions yet?
They are great fun for babies aged 9 - 18 months and full of good activities to support your baby's development. Check our timetables for session details. 🪲📚🦆🐂

07/09/2026

It’s Ask about Asthma week!
4 asks for Asthma
1. Does your child have an asthma action plan? If not please contact your GP to get one.
2. Do you and your child know how to use their inhaler? correct technique is one of the most important things you can do to keep your child well.
3. When did you last attend an annual asthma review? Your child should be having an asthma review once a year and after every attack because this will help them to manage their symptoms.
4. Have you considered Air Pollution and its impact? Air Pollution can trigger asthma but knowing the triggers can help you to manage them. What could you do differently to reduce air pollution in your area?
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child

Are you a parent of a child with asthma? Our pages are full of tips from other parents and advice from healthcare professionals based on the latest research.

03/09/2026

Ask About Asthma - Find out more about the Four Asks
https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/london-clinical-networks/our-networks/london-babies-children-and-young-peoples-transformation-team/asthma/asthma-campaigns/ask-about-asthma-the-four-asks/