Parent education programs
Frankston City Council provides information and support for parents and cares of children from birth to six years of age. These sessions are run by experience Parent Educators in a relaxed and informative way. To meet the needs of Families', a selection of dates are offered. Free educational sessions include:
Infant massage: 0–6 months
Learn the benefits of infant massage, from strengthening the bond with your baby to gentle techniques to safely massage your baby.
Food for babies – Infant (3 Months)
Focusses on responsive milk feeding, when and how to introduce solids, age-appropriate play and self-care.
Food for Babies – Infant (6 Months)
Explores the textures and amounts of solid food for babies around 6 months of age. Food refusal and Healthy eating is unpacked, as is safe play for babies on the move.
Food for Babies – Infant (9 Months)
Explores fussy eating and food refusal for babies around 9 months of age. Active and outdoor play are explored, with ideas shared on ways to build more physical activity into family routines.
Food for Babies – Infant (12 Months)
Focusses on the importance of family mealtimes and limiting ‘sometimes’ food and drinks. Alternatives to using screens to occupy a toddler is discussed.
Toddler behaviour: 18 months–3 years
Explores age-appropriate play and its important role in toddler development. Positive parenting strategies are unpacked to manage difficult toddler behaviours. Tips and strategies for your child’s toilet training journey are also covered.
Sleep and settling newborns: 0–4 months
Learn about typical sleep patterns, behaviours and requirements for a newborn, whilst learning age appropriate strategies to address sleep and settling concerns.
Sleep and settling babies: 5–12 months
Learn about typical sleep patterns, behaviours and requirements for a baby, whilst learning age-appropriate strategies to address sleep and settling concerns.
Sleep and settling toddlers: 18–24 months
Learn about typical sleep patterns, behaviours and requirements for a toddler, whilst learning age appropriate strategies to address sleep and settling concerns.
Young Parent Group: Parents up to 25 years
For parents up to 25 years of age. This group meets regularly to connect with other families.
- Contact playgroups@frankston.vic.gov.au for details.
For more information on Council's child safety statement of commitment please visit the Child Safety page.
Bookings
Bookings are essential for these FREE sessions that are delivered both in person and online. Please call 9784 1756 to make a booking.
If you are unable to attend, please call 9784 1756 to cancel so we can invite those on the waiting list to attend.
Children over the age of six months are not able to attend these sessions.
Frankston City Council reserves the right to cancel or change these sessions or venues.