SHAPE believes that every young person should be given the opportunity to achieve their potential. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs underpins the support we provide – Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Self-Esteem and Self-actualisation.
Through our Individual & Group support sessions the young mothers are supported to understand the importance of:
- Good nutrition during pre & post pregnancy
- Breast feeding
By conducting twice weekly stay & play session in this has enable the toddlers to building social skills, build their fine motor skills.
- Supporting new mom to understand child development
- Reinforcing the importance of sleep routine for baby & toddler’s development & wellbeing also mother’s wellbeing to combat post-natal & avoid depression
- Healthy eating baby’s next stage & introducing cultural foods
- Building positive connections for both mum & baby through play
- Reinforcing the importance of interacting with baby & enrich communication through reading & speaking
- Introducing toddlers to book time
