About the service

GroBrain explores bonding, emotions experienced by parents and baby, and brain development. Parents play an essential role in their baby’s brain development.

The early years are particularly important. Vital foundations for lifelong health and wellbeing are being laid in your baby’s brain from conception to the age of 2.

Experiences and relationships during these first 1001 days of life interact with our genes.

A mum and dad hugging a small child

What is covered

  • How the brain is ‘wired up’ by early experiences and relationships.
  • The impact of stress on a baby’s brain.
  • How to ‘tune in’ to your baby’s cues and signals, and practice ways to soothe a baby.
  • How to manage your baby’s emotions.
  • How to bond with your baby.
  • Baby massage.
  • Looking at how diet and lifestyle choices during pregnancy connect with baby’s brain development.

Practical information

We can work with you in a group or individually either online or face-to-face.

There is a break for refreshments in each session.

We recommend that you attend all five sessions to get the most of the programme.

You are welcome to come to sessions on your own or with a partner or another relative that supports you in your care and the care of your child.

The programme is delivered in an informal style with a group of approximately 10 parents.

If you attend a face-to-face group, we provide a crèche run by qualified staff or you are welcome to attend with your baby. You are welcome to feed your baby during the sessions.

You will be given a booklet and other materials to support your learning during the 5 weeks.

GroBrain is delivered by fully trained practitioners from Cardiff Parenting Services who see you as the expert on your own child. The sessions are intended to be interactive.

Need help?

If you are not sure which support is right for you and your family, our advisors can help.

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