Family Hub Network - Broxtowe

04/09/2026

We’re here to support you before and after the arrival of your baby,
Whether you’re an expectant parent, new parent or you have had children before, we can support you with getting ready for baby and beyond
- Preparing for arrival
- Financial Support
- Routines
- Bonding with baby
- Breastfeeding
- Meeting other parents
- Safe sleeping

Find your nearest family hub: nottinghamshire.gov.uk/familyhubs

04/09/2026

💙 Dads, Your Support Matters – Caring for Your Partner 💙

Becoming a parent is a team effort, and your role in supporting your partner is just as important as caring for your baby. Here are some ways you can help:
✅ Before Birth
• Be involved in appointments and birth plans.
• Offer emotional support and listen to their concerns.
✅ After a Caesarean Section
• Help with physical tasks like lifting and household chores.
• Encourage rest and recovery — healing takes time.
✅ Supporting Mental Health
• Talk openly and check in regularly.
• Watch for signs of post-natal depression: persistent sadness, withdrawal, or feeling overwhelmed.
• If you notice these signs, encourage seeking professional help — early support makes a big difference.

💡 Tip: Your care and understanding can ease stress and strengthen your bond as a family.
For more information, support and resources, visit the link in our comments section below👇

03/09/2026

📚🚌 Share books with me!🧸💬

Let your child choose a book and enjoy looking at it together! Reading doesn't always mean reading every word on the page. Talking about the pictures is a great way to build communication skills. 💬

Try commenting on what you can see: 👉 "It's a snake!" 👉 "The bird is flying." 👉 "Wow, what a big elephant!"

These simple conversations help children learn new words, understand sentences, and begin to make sense of stories. They also support attention, listening skills, and a lifelong interest in books. ❤️📚

📚 Sharing books builds imagination, communication and bonding.

Why not make time for a story today and see where your child's imagination takes you?

02/09/2026

If you're on a low income, you might be able to get help with some school costs ✏️

There's support available for things like uniforms, school meals and transport.

Learn more about what support is available through the link in the comments.

02/09/2026

We have Buggy Walks starting at Eastwood Family Hub next week.

01/09/2026

💷 Help with Childcare Costs.

Childcare can be expensive, but there’s support available to help families manage the cost.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get:
✅ 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible working parents
✅ Funded early education for 2-year-olds
✅ Tax-free childcare to help pay towards childcare costs
✅ Support through Universal Credit

These options can make a real difference to your family budget – and many parents don’t realise they qualify.
🔍 Find out what you’re entitled to: www.yournottsdirectory.org.uk/childcare/help-with-childcare-costs

28/08/2026

Have a look at the timetable for Eastwood Family Hub, to book your place please call 0115 9773742 or pop in to reception

27/08/2026

Our BABES groups are a friendly space to connect and get local breastfeeding support as well as useful tips.

Find your nearest family hub: nottinghamshire.gov.uk/familyhubs

26/08/2026

🧸🎶 This week's challenge! 🎶🧸

Why not spend some time singing and signing with your little one this week?

Our featured song is "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" 🧸, a fun way to build language skills, confidence, and communication through play.

👋 Have a go at learning the Makaton signs for:
✅ Help
✅ Finish

Learning simple signs alongside songs can help children understand and use new words, giving them extra ways to communicate and express themselves.

👉Makaton sign for Help:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgWqIqmi5bU
👉Makaton sign for Finish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-lHz2DjPJU

Makaton for 'To help' Lucinda is helping me with today's sign as ...

26/08/2026

We have spaces available on our upcoming Solihul course, starting 16th September, please contact the Family Hub ........