Stevenage Family Centre Service

04/09/2026

🤰🏼 Are you pregnant?

We’re here to support you every step of the way! 💖

Join our Preparing for Parenthood free session, where our Family Support staff will guide you through your pregnancy journey.

Spaces are limited – book your place now: https://buff.ly/61OFzSh

03/09/2026

Get Active this summer! 🏃‍♀️🌳

Pick up a Get Active card from your local Family Centre or Best Start Family Hub and complete all 10 activities by 29th September 2026 to be entered into our prize draw! 🎉 (winner selected 30th Sept)

🎁 Win a hamper
🏅 Your little one will also receive a certificate for completing the challenge!

✅ Finished the challenge? Let us know what you think below or share your photos

Ts & Cs apply

03/09/2026

🚀 Physical Fun 🚀

Join us this week for one of our Physical Fun sessions!
Get moving and connect with other families while enjoying games and activities that support your child's physical growth and development. These sessions are perfect for kids aged 18 months to 5 years! 🧸✨

💷 Chargeable drop-in: £2.50 per family

Check out our timetable to find a session near you 👇
https://buff.ly/NgJL8ll

02/09/2026

🌟 Exciting news for Hertfordshire families! 🌟

The Family Support Service, together with Best Start Family Hubs in Watford and Stevenage, is launching The Incredible Years® Preschool Parenting Programme this autumn.

Designed for parents and carers of children aged 3–5, this 15-week programme helps families build stronger relationships, encourage positive behaviour, and support children’s emotional regulation, language, social skills, and problem-solving through practical, evidence-based strategies.

✅ Learn through play, praise, positive attention, effective routines, and calm, consistent approaches to challenging behaviour
✅ Support from trained practitioners every step of the way.
✅ Available online or in person

Our first programme starts in the 📆 Autumn term. For more information, please contact us on 📲 0300 123 7572 and ask for Watford or Stevenage.

02/09/2026

Free session for Dads to be! 👨👧

An inclusive information session for new and expectant fathers to help them to connect with and understand their babies’ needs.

This is a hands-on session where your baby aged 0 – 1 year can come too!
What you can expect

• Meet other dads and learn from their experiences
• Value the important role of becoming a father
• Build confidence around hands-on baby care, bonding & attachment
• Learn about healthy relationships
• Maintain good mental health for yourself and your partner

Find a group near you today 👇
https://buff.ly/3Ux8wr3

02/09/2026

Healthy back to school pack lunch ideas🎒
Eating healthy on a budget can be a challenge but these simple pack lunch ideas are quick, easy and healthy. https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLh1XBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlFoB35D6aNUAZmD8FeAjZsfFi4Qd7tY8tAPWxRusHam-mqrmCq1MlNf_K3r_aem_5ouwkvEBOS9YADcsYy_flg

Simple, tasty recipes and tips for hassle-free healthier packed lunches.

01/09/2026

Talking to your baby or young child about what they are thinking, feeling, and experiencing is really important. This is called having an attuned conversation.

Being attuned means tuning in to your child noticing their facial expressions 😊, body language 🤗, and behaviour 👀, and trying to understand what they might be feeling or thinking at that moment.

Babies and young children go through lots of different emotions every day, but they are not yet able to understand or manage these feelings on their own. They need caring adults ❤️ to help them make sense of what they are experiencing as they grow.

🎥 Watch the video below to find out more about how you can tune in to your child’s emotions 🥰 and support their feelings in everyday moments.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on noticing and navigati...

31/08/2026

🚀 Physical Fun 🚀

Join us this week for one of our Physical Fun sessions!
Get moving and connect with other families while enjoying games and activities that support your child's physical growth and development. These sessions are perfect for kids aged 18 months to 5 years! 🧸✨

💷 Chargeable drop-in: £2.50 per family

Check out our timetable to find a session near you 👇
https://buff.ly/3Ux8wr3

30/08/2026

SEND Chat and Play

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Chat and Play sessions are a great opportunity to come and meet other families going through a similar journey, in a relaxed environment.

Our SEND Champions are on hand to talk about the services we offer, signpost to different organisations or to simply act as a listening ear.

All are welcome whether your child is diagnosed or you are concerned about a possible need. We have toys out for the children or you can come by yourself.
We hope to see you soon!

Find one near you here ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3VwKtsT

30/08/2026

This summer has been epic! 🌞
From themed Family Fun sessions to our sell-out Learn to Cycle events, families have played, learned and made amazing memories together. 🚲

We’ve loved hearing your feedback:
💬 “Amazing set up, 10/10. It was just brilliant for my nearly 3-year-old”
💬 “Absolutely loved the tuff tray, he sat for the longest I have ever seen”
💬 “So positive. Playing and exploring new things together is so special”

Thank you to all the families who shared their summer with us and made new memories.
Join us this autumn for even more fun - our autumn What’s On guide is here https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/events/whats-on-at-family-centres-in-hertfordshire.aspx