Please see the following websites to find out about when and where community groups are running in East Lothian.
Bookbug
Bookbug sessions are free, fun-filled songs and rhymes sessions that run in every library across Edinburgh and the Lothians for parents and children aged 0 – 4 years. There is no need to book; you can turn up to any of these sessions and join in with your child. Information on the East Lothian Bookbug programme is available here: Bookbug East Lothian.
Incredible Years
Incredible Years is a parenting programme which aims to help strengthen parent-child interaction and encourage positive behaviour. There are separate parent programmes for babies (0-1 years), toddlers (1-3 years), preschoolers (3-6 years) and school age children (6-12 years). In East Lothian, The Incredible Years toddler programme is coordinated by Olivebank Child and Family Centre. Contact A. Hume on 0131 665 2780 or email ahume@olivebank.elcschool.org.uk
Peep Learning Together Programme
Peep groups are held in various venues across the Edinburgh and the Lothians. They are free and open to families with children aged 0 – 5years. You can bring your child to a Peep session, where you can take part in group activities, nursery rhymes, games, songs and stories. They are informal, comfortable, welcoming and supportive and offer opportunities to chat about what’s great and what’s difficult about being a parent. For further information and to find out where Peep groups are running in East Lothian, check the Edubuzz website for contact details: Edubuzz
Raising Children with Confidence
Raising Children with Confidence is a training programme which aims to give all parents and carers of children ages 0-10 years the chance to explore emotional health and well-being and consider how they can best promote it in themselves and their children. Drawing on the latest research, it helps explain why parents’ actions make a difference to their children’s emotional wellbeing and future positive mental health. Courses are held throughout the year and often run in primary schools and community venues. The groups run as a 14 hour course with 7 x 2 hour sessions. For information about Raising Children with Confidence in East Lothian contact Support from the Start 01620 827481 or email supportfromthestart@eastlothian.gov.uk
First Step Community Project
First Step is a community project for families with young children which is based in the Musselburgh East housing estate. First Step is an independent Voluntary Organisation funded by East Lothian Council and other funding bodies. Tel: 0131 665 0848 or email info@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk