Family Hubs - Wyre Forest

31/10/2026

If you've ever considered volunteering with Barnardo's, then please get in touch! It's a great way to help the community at your local Family Hub. To find out more information, please contact us following the details below. 😊

30/10/2026

Halloween can be full of spooky surprises, but feeling worried about using the toilet is a fear many children face all year round.

Toilet anxiety can happen after an unpleasant experience, such as a sore poo or a broken bathroom lock, or because of too much sensory stimulation including bright lights, loud noises and strong smells. These feelings can make children anxious about going to the toilet and may lead them to hold in their wee or poo to avoid using it.

If your child finds toileting a little scary, here are some ways you can help:
🎃 Make the bathroom feel familiar, friendly and welcoming
🎃 Reduce unpleasant sights, sounds and smells where possible
🎃 Use games, music or favourite activities as a distraction
🎃 Create predictable toileting routines
🎃 Talk openly about worries and feelings around toileting
🎃 Focus on positive steps, such as handwashing and hygiene routines
🎃 Check for underlying bowel or bladder issues, including constipation, which can contribute to toileting difficulties

No tricks, just support! Visit the ERIC website for information and resources to help your child overcome toilet anxiety and build confidence: https://eric.org.uk/information/toilet-anxiety/

29/10/2026

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28/10/2026

Book onto our After School Stay and Play at Brookside, next week, for a Bonfire Night themed session. 🎆
Places are limited, so please call us on 01562 827207, or pop into the Family Hub to let us know you'd like to attend.
When: Tuesday 3rd November 3.15-4.45
Where: Brookside Family Hub
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27/10/2026

🆘🚨 Parents, Carers & Grandparents, would you know what to do in an emergency? 🚨🆘

Baby & Child First Aid, with Mini First Aid Birmingham
At: Birchen Coppice Family Hub, Woodbury rd, Kidderminster, DY11 7JJ
On: Monday 30th November 2026
Time: 1pm-3pm

To book your place, please call: 01562 827207 (places are limited)

26/10/2026

Bumps to Babies…
TODAY
At: Birchen Coppice Family Hub, Woodbury rd, Kidderminster, DY11 7JJ
Time: 2:15-3:15pm

A relaxed stay, play and chat session for parents to be and parents/carers with non-mobile babies.

26/10/2026

If you're looking for something free and fun to entertain the little ones today, pop down to Kidderminster Library for their Gruffalo Granny Story Time, at 10.30 am. 🌲📖

25/10/2026

We are looking forward to the week ahead..

Stay & Play, with self-weigh will be running:
Monday - Brookside Family Hub, Borrington Rd, Kidderminster, DY10 3ED, 9:30am-11am
Wednesday - Birchen Coppice Family Hub, Woodbury Rd, Kidderminster, DY11 7JJ, 1:45pm-3:15pm
Thursday - Half Crown Wood Family Hub, Princess Way, Stourport, DY13 0EL, 1:00pm-2:30pm

25/10/2026

TOMORROW... Monday 26th October, 8:30am-10am, Birchen Coppice Family Hub, join us for Cuppa & a Catch Up.

When: Monday 26th October 2026, 8:30am-10am
Where: Best Start Birchen Coppice Family Hub, Woodbury Rd, Kidderminster, DY11 7JJ

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24/10/2026

Lumi Nova - Tales of Courage...
Help your child build confidence and self-manage their worries.

For 7 to 12 year olds
Free instant access

Get instant access to a fun digital therapy app to help your child self manage their fears, worries or anxiety. Lumi Nova is free to access for families in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Click on the County you live in below to register for your Lumi Nova game key. Herefordshire Worcestershire This...