Growing Healthy 0-19 Stockton-on-Tees 0-5 Workshops

Welcome to Stockton-on-Tees 0-19 Growing Healthy Service - 0-5 Workshops

0-5 Workshops

Please note: Bookings for the workshops will only show for the next date after the previous session has completed.

Please also note these clinics are only available to families who are registered as living in Stockton.

Starting Solids & Tackling Textures Workshop – Please book onto this Teams workshop by clicking here

Join us for our fun and supportive Starting Solids & Tackling Textures Workshop, designed to guide you through every stage of your baby’s weaning journey from first tastes to exploring a variety of textures.

Whether you are just beginning with solid foods or looking for ways to build your baby’s confidence with new textures, our friendly team is here to help. We’ll share practical tips, expert guidance, and easy ideas for introducing foods safely while making mealtimes enjoyable for the whole family.

Together, we’ll explore:

Signs that your baby is ready for solids
First foods and how to offer them
Progressing through different textures confidently
What is normal during weaning
Ways to reduce mealtime anxiety and build confidence for both you and your baby

This is a welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences, and support your baby’s feeding development in a positive and relaxed environment.

Suitable for babies aged 17 weeks and over.

WHEN: 1pm-2.30pm

July 1st – Thornaby Family Hub, 21st – Redhill Family Hub

Aug 6th – Billingham Family Hub, 27th – Stockton Family Hub

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Dinky Dinners & Fussy Eating Workshop –

Please book onto this Teams workshop by clicking here

Looking for inspiration for healthy meals, portion sizes, or support with fussy eating? Join us for our Dinky Dinners & Fussy Eating Workshop, where our friendly team will share practical advice, reassurance, and ideas to help make mealtimes more enjoyable for the whole family.

We’ll explore:

Healthy eating ideas for toddlers and young children
Understanding portion sizes for growing children
Managing picky or fussy eating behaviours
Building positive mealtime routines
Encouraging children to try new foods with confidence
Reducing stress and anxiety around mealtimes

Our workshop offers a relaxed and supportive environment where parents and carers can ask questions, share experiences, and gain helpful tips to support their child’s feeding journey.

Suitable for children aged 1–5 years.

WHEN: 1pm-2.30pm

20th July – Stockton Family Hub

19th August – Stockton Family Hub

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Breastfeeding Groups

Are you in need of some breastfeeding support? Our infant feeding team offer 2 breastfeeding groups across Stockton-on-Tees. Groups are free to attend with no appointment needed. They are a great way of seeking some skilled support and also making friends with other like minded mum’s too!

Tuesday – Stockton Family Hub – 10.00am – 11.30am
Thursday– Billingham Family Hub – 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Please see Family Hubs – Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council for more venue information.
Breast feeding groups run every week, including school holidays (excludes bank holidays).

Sleep Workshops

Virtual Sleep Workshop – MS Teams

Welcome to our Sleep workshop, for children aged 1 years plus, which will be held via Microsoft Teams Bookings. During the workshop we hope to be able to support you with information and advice to support your children’s sleep routine. Following this workshop, resources will be provided to help you implement the advice and how to get back in touch with the service should onward support be required.

Please note these clinics are only available to families who are registered as living in Stockton.

Thursday 29th of January at 1pm to 2pm
Wednesday 29th of April at 4pm to 5pm
Wednesday 29th of July at 10am to 11am
Wednesday 28th of October at 4pm to 5pm

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Face to Face Sleep Workshop 1+ Years old

Welcome to our Sleep workshop, for children aged 1+ years, which will be held in person at one of our Family Hubs. During the workshop we hope to be able to support you with information and advice to support your children’s sleep routine. Following this workshop, resources will be provided to help you implement the advice and how to get back in touch with the service should onward support be required.

Please note these clinics are only available to families who are registered as living in Stockton.

Wednesday 25th of February at 4pm to 5pm – Thornaby Family Hub
Wednesday 25th of March 10am to 11am – Billingham Family Hub
Wednesday 27th of May 10am to 11am – Thornaby Family Hub
Wednesday 24th of June 4pm to 5pm – Billingham Family Hub
Wednesday 26th of August 4pm to 5pm – Thornaby Family Hub
Wednesday 30th of September 10am – 11am – Billingham Family Hub
Wednesday 25th of November 10am – 11am – Thornaby Family Hub
Wednesday 30th of December 4pm to 5pm – Billingham Family Hub

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Preparing for Toileting – MS Teams

Welcome to our workshop. These sessions are aimed at parents of children to increase awareness of toileting and how to prepare their child to be ready to gain independence with toileting. Parent/carers are expected to attend for the full session to gain all the information and advice required. Following this workshop, resources will be provided to help you implement the advice and get back in touch with the service should onward support be required.

Please note these clinics are only available to families who are registered as living in Stockton.