No images? Click here Dear Playtimer Welcome to everyone who has joined the Playtime network over the past year. We hope you have found our articles, new resources and ideas helpful within your toddler groups. We are so excited to announce that on 24 September 2022 we will be back together, in person, for our annual Playtime National Conference. Whether you are looking to start a toddler group or have been running one for years, this event is for you and your team. You will enjoy a full day of keynote speakers, engaging workshops, worship, exhibitors and much more. We can’t wait to see you there. Our Smalltalk article is a great giveaway for parents and carers in your groups. Samantha helps us to not overcomplicate prayer, but to ‘chat to Jesus’ in the everyday. God bless Helen Playtime national conference - on tour!We are thrilled to announce that our Playtime National Conference will be held in-person, in Cardiff this year. We have missed seeing you face to face and we’re so excited to bring you an incredible programme full of lots of new content. Join us on Saturday 24 September – tickets are selling well, so don’t miss out on yours. Creating opportunities for dads to connectVicky has a real heart for dads in her community, so alongside their regular parent and toddler group, she set up 'Just 4 Dads'. It’s been a lifeline for the dads who attend, providing companionship, support and a safe space to share. Could this be something your church or toddler group could start? Check out our Who Let the Dads Out? project to find out how we can support you. Smalltalk: Time to chat ...Prayer can sometimes feel complicated and awkward. Samantha shares how easy it can be to ‘chat’ with Jesus in prayer and encourages everyone to give it a go. End of year toddler celebrationNehemiah – Mr HelpfulHere are some ideas for your toddler group based on the Bible story of Nehemiah, who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. This session explores the themes of being helpful and working as a team. Mums’ Night OutJoin Cathy Madavan and Gill Lyth, two mums who just wanna have fun, for this brand-new event. Mums’ Night Out will leave you singing along, laughing a ton, and feeling refreshed to face the many demands of motherhood and those moments that make them worth it. Boundary Lines – setting loving limits in the early yearsThis online event is full of practical tips for creating loving limits – and sticking to them! Boundary Lines will support you to use your parental authority, renew your confidence to stand your ground (and keep your cool), and enjoy time together as a family. Our privacy policy and statement can be viewed here. |