Dad Matters Calderdale

09/06/2026

The NHS recommends tummy time as a way to build muscles that your baby will need for sitting and crawling. We go through the benefits of tummy time and what tummy time is.

09/06/2026

Top tips for cutting yourself some parental slack and why it's important for your wellbeing.

09/06/2026

📣 Dads with neonatal experience, we need your help! 📣

We know how important it is to find the right information and support - especially after a neonatal experience. Thanks to everything you’ve shared so far, we’re making real progress.

Now we’d love your help to take the next step.

Join a short online session to share your thoughts on our new designs.

🕒 45 minutes
🎁 £40 voucher
💻 No experience needed

Sign up here 👉 https://office.pulse.ly/tm4mcbmtg3

📍 Apply by 8th June.

📸 Tom, dad to Arthur, born at 26+6.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Babies' brains grow quicker in the first year than at any other time in their life! Here's how you can stimulate your baby's brain and boost their development.

09/06/2026

Here are our maternity statistics for May 2026 Enjoy !!

Our monthly statistics are intended as an interesting record for those who have birthed with us. They do not represent the complexities of individual pregnancies, patient experiences or staffing levels.
We always prioritise safe care and we also support personalised care and joint decision making.

09/06/2026

The first 12 weeks after your baby is born can be both exciting and overwhelming. This information aims to give you the confidence you need to find your feet.

09/06/2026

Attuned relationships are great for babies’ brains and their overall development.

These relationships help them develop social and emotional skills and to shape how they see people and the world around them.

Attunement helps babies feel safe, build trust and gain confidence to explore.

If you would like to find out more about Baby and Toddler groups in your local area visit the NHP website👇
https://northhalifaxpartnership.org/baby-and-toddler-groups/

09/06/2026

Calderdale's SEND Local Offer Live is back!

📆Tuesday 23rd June 2026
🕛12pm - 6pm
📍Inspire Centre, Calderdale College HX1 3UZ

With over 30 stallholders, this marketplace event is for families, educational settings and professionals to find out what's on offer for SEND children and young people.

Book your place here 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calderdale-send-local-offer-live-2026-tickets-1989645988712

01/06/2026

👶 It's Baby Communication Week 2026! This week's theme is 'Seeing the Baby' and dads, that means you too! 💙

Your baby already knows your voice, your touch, your smell. From the very first days, they're looking to YOU — watching your face, responding to your sounds, reaching out to connect.

You don't need any special skills. Just slow down, get close, and pay attention. That silly face you pull? That gentle chat during a nappy change? That moment of eye contact at 3am? It all matters more than you know.

This , let's celebrate the incredible role dads play in helping their baby find their voice. 🙌

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