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Sling library and family support not-for-profit based in North East England.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Joined April 2015
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TOMORROW we have TWO Zoom Calls which you are invited to join us on. 10am BUMP CLUB 1:30pm COFFEE AFTERNOON please check facebook for meeting information bit.ly/3bkjVlZ
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**A reminder** That we welcome single parents and families made up of all possible variations on the gender and sexuality spectrum. However you conceive or birth your babies.... we are here to provide a listening caring ear for everyone.
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**For your security** All of our Zoom meetings are password protected (the password is pre-populated in the above links but it makes it much harder for hackers to guess) and you pass through a waiting room before being accepted by a host.
Due to the success of our Virtual Nappy Natter sessions we're pleased to announce that as of MONDAY we will also be hosting a Virtual Coffee Afternoon! - for all Parents & Carers in the NE #Parenting #NorthEast #NortheastFightsCorona
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Here at Parenting North East we believe in the power of a cup of coffee & a chat with people who understand... we have oodles of empathy and we're here to listen... you don't need to sign up or register, just click this link at 1.30pm on Monday (us02web.zoom.us/j/8260416857…)
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... and of course BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee)
You know what... we CAN do this! make yourself a cuppa and bring along you cloth nappy queries to our VIRTUAL nappy natter session tomorrow morning at 10am! ⬇️⬇️ Use this link to join the call ⬇️⬇️ zoom.us/j/344357644 #ClothNappies #RealNappies #ReusableNappies #covid_19
Post has come! But why is Samantha so excited!? What's in the box? @Ergobaby_UKIRE @Ergobaby
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Do you feel pressure from social media to be perfect? there's no judgement in our Newcastle store, come along for a chat #NE1 #Parenting #ParentsofTwitter #NewcastleParenting
6-out-of-10 parents feel under pressure from social media to be the ‘perfect parent’. Being honest about our own parenting experiences is vital. That’s why I support @HomeStartUK’s #RealLifeParenting campaign. Find out more: home-start.org.uk/real-life-…
GREAT NEWS we're back to our term time opening hours of Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Feel free to pop in for some coffee and empathy, try on some slings and chat about sustainable choices for your family :D
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If you want to try many slings or need some guaranteed 1:1 help don't forget to book so we reserve you that time with a babywearing expert ParentingNorthEast.as.me/
it's time to announce our BIG NEWS! Everyone here at Parenting North East is SO PROUD to be able to tell you that in the coming months we will be launching a pilot project with RVI Tiny Lives (Special Care Babies)!
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We are putting together a special package of slings and adapting our sling library service so it can help these very special babies get some much needed cuddle time with their parents! Of course we will update you with more information as we firm up the details!
HELLO EVERYONE!! as you all know the shop is staffed by parent volunteers who need time with their little ones over the summer, because believe it or not, these are the days! So from this week were moving onto our summer opening hours,
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Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: Open 10-2 Wednesday: Open 10-2 Thursday: Open 10-2 Friday: CLOSED There is also some disruption to our community sessions so PLEASE check before you travel! :D have a great summer everyone!
NOTICE TODAY FRIDAY 14TH JUNE unfortunately due to volunteer absence and cancelled trains we are opening at 11am this morning rather than the usual 10am ... apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The phone line in our Newcastle store is currently down, we're working to fix it but in the meantime message us on social media or please call 07393359878
We are CLOSED tomorrow (Bank Holiday) Monday... OPEN Tuesday, OPEN Wednesday, OPEN Thursday and then CLOSED Friday with it being the school holidays. Have a great week everyone!
apologies for any inconvenience, but our volunteers are having hardearned time with their families. Open as normal, 10am -2pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!
we're off to Tynemouth Market tomorrow with slings to hire AND to buy! :D come on down to see us :D we're here all day 9-3! #Babywearing