MamaCafe Exeter
MamaCafe Exeter creates a nurturing space for mums to share common experiences, learn from each other and build friendships, from pregnancy through to baby’s first birthday.
We believe in a women’s innate ability to be a great mum and we support them to make gentle parenting choices such as baby wearing and co sleeping in a non-judgmental environment.
We meet on Wednesday mornings, 10-12noon at Munchkins Day Nursery in St Leonards, for cake, tea and chat, supporting each other on our individual parenting journeys. We have up to a dozen mums attending with their babies each week.
Some weeks we have a craft activity, including sewing, cross stitch and crochet, other weeks we discuss a parenting topic and for others we have a guest expert who gives a short presentation and then stays to join in the conversation afterwards.
MamaCafe Exeter is run by Arabella, local real nappy, babywearing and all things newborn baby loving owner of www.naturalnursery.co.uk and Starr Young active birth instructor at the Daisy Foundation.
10am – 12 noon, Wednesday during term time.
Munchkins Day Nursery,
1 Mount Radford Crescent,
St Leonards,
Exeter,
EX2 4EW
First session free, then pay on a drop in basis so you only pay for sessions that you attend.
Find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/MamaCafeExeter
http://www.exeterbabyactivities.co.uk/mamacafe-exeter/
Our timetable changes regularly but might include the following:
April
13th Being you - is being a mum everything? or do you crave something more? is that selfish? We explore! I found this article really interesting - http://www.scarymommy.com/club-mid/finding-my-second-act-what-is-my-pass...
20th Make a felt bird brooch. These are really sweet and simple to make. We will provide all the materials and show you how, you just need your imagination to design your own unique piece of jewellery. (This one is from http://cdn.idealpin.com/featured/ori-38668.jpg)
Plus Arabella will be on hand to answer all your Real Nappy Questions as it’s Real Nappy Week.
27th Finish brooches and open chat – we’d love to hear how your week has been.
May
4th It’s Bee month! Join forces with Friends of the Earth and take part in the great Bee Count of 2016. We will celebrate by making beeswax candles (no heat needed so safe to make around babies) and a darling little bee of our own. https://www.foe.co.uk/go/gbbc
(This bee is from: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/83/14/0a/83140a10c9400a0b4af05...)
11th Amy Hinks Wright with Shiatsu massage tasters and talk. Have a free taster massage – seated and fully clothed. You can keep hold of your baby or she can play at your feet (or pass to me for a cuddle!) Amy will also talk about Shiatsu, what it is and how it can help mums.
18th And following on from last week…How do you look after YOU whilst being a mum? Share tips for getting some “me time” and we will explore the Fill Your Cup principle - http://www.simplemindfulness.com/2011/06/11/filling-my-cup/
25th Make your Mama To Do List. Simple craft with an important message for all mamas.
June
1st NO MAMACAFE HALF TERM
8th Laura Robinson from Active Devon will be here to chat about support for families who want to be more active. From the Community Project at Barton fields to the City wide schemes to help mums get running, cycling and walking - get outside and see more of our amazing City.
15th Father’s day – let’s celebrate the dads! Make a baby footprint card, all materials (and baby wipes!) provided.
22nd Antidote to all the beach ready body blurb! How do you feel about your post baby body? Do you feel pressured to “snap back” into shape?
29th Weaning – have you thought about it yet? Just what is Baby Led Weaning? Share your worries and tips and get ideas for healthy family meals into toddlerhood and beyond.
July
6th Guest speak to be confirmed
13th Clay affirmation stones. Work clay into your desired shape (stone, heart etc) and stamp with your own personal positive affirmation message. All materials provided.
20th Finish affirmation stone from last week by painting or sealing. Open chat – share your stories from the week.
27th Get ready for the holidays! Share your tips and tricks for enjoying summer in Devon – best places to visit, how to have an amazing day without spending a fortune and how to keep sane when it rains.
