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Your baby's first year is such an exciting time - while you're busy getting to know each other, baby is also developing at supersonic speed! 

One of the best ways to support and encourage your little one in reaching new milestones is doing simple age-appropriate activities with them. Play-time is a great way to bond and connect with your baby - yet sometimes as new parents we tend to be unsure about what activities we should be trying out.

This FUN and interactive class based workshop series is delivered by Speech & Language Pathologists Christina Gauci & Gertrude Mizzi and Paediatric Physiotherapist Claire Galea, and is a great way to learn how you can support your baby's speech, language and communication development, as well as physical milestones through different activities.

 

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CLAIRE GALEA

Paediatric Physiotherapist

 

Claire Galea graduated as a physiotherapist in 2011. After some years working in different specialities within the public health sector, she decided to specialise in paediatrics. 

Her passion for child wellbeing brings her into contact with kids of all ages - from newborns to teenagers and her experience in assessment, developmental support and rehabilitation is varied and far-reaching.

As a recent new mama herself, she seasons her professional practice with a generous amount of sensitivity and empathy. Claire works with babies and young children to treat restrictions in mobility and motor skill developmental difficulties. 

 

CHRISTINA GAUCI

Speech & Language Pathologist

 

Christina Gauci is a warranted Speech and Language Pathologist who has been practicing these past 14 years. She works with individuals of all ages ranging from newborn to elderly having a variety of difficulties pertaining to speech, language, communication and feeding. She has worked in a variety of settings such as specialised autism centres, schools and hospitals. She has a special interest in play, early childhood language development and social communication skills.

Christina is a mother to Liam and Kate and furry babies Lucy and Danny, and loves nothing more than spending time with her family and spending Saturday nights watching movies with her husband Andrew.

 

GERTRUDE MIZZI

Speech & Language Pathologist

 

Gertrude Mizzi is a licenced Speech & Language Pathologist who has been practicing for 20 years in the field. She has worked with individuals of all ages ranging from newborn to the elderly with a variety of challenges pertaining to speech, language, and communication. Gertrude has gained a wealth of experience through practising in a variety of settings such as nurseries, kindergarten and primary schools, and community clinics. Gertrude has a special interest in primary prevention and intervention of speech and language difficulties in children of up to 5 years of age.

Gertrude loves nothing more than to spend time with her family in the great outdoors.

"Apart from learning about the different milestones I can expect my son to reach in the coming months, I now understand how to adapt my reactions to his cues so as to support his development. Lots of ideas about different activities that I can plan for him too! A really great workshop! Thank you and well done MyMama!"

 
 

D. A

"This was such a great workshop - Christina is a gem, very knowledgeable and reassuring. I felt I learned so much during the workshop, and had so many 'aha' moments! We discussed milestones, simple activities, how to speak and read to babies... I definitely feel more confident now that I know how to use playtime with my baby with more intent. Thanks MyMama for this informative course!"

Luisa G.

What do PLAY WITH ME workshops consist of?

PLAY WITH ME workshops are baby-led sessions where parents and caregivers will be able to observe and discuss the techniques described by our Speech and Language Pathologists Christina and Gertrude Mizzi or Paediatric Physio Claire.

Attendees learn from each others' experiences,  take the time to practice the expert's suggestions on how to interact and play with their child to support milestones and development, and are encouraged to address any concerns or curiosities regarding speech, language, communication and physical development in babies.

Each session is  a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to bond with their baby and interact with other families!

What will you learn during each PLAY WITH ME WORKSHOP?

All about how your baby's brain and body develops & how you can support this through everyday activities

 

What to expect when it comes to your baby's speech, language, communication and physical milestones

Why play is the main way that babies develop, learn & explore the world around them

 

Examples of age-appropriate toys & resources you can use to encourage your baby's development

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

PLAY WITH ME workshop - SPEECH, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION (0-12 months)

€39

incl. VAT

Next workshop Sat 15 February 2025 10:00 - noon

 

This 2-hour CLASS BASED workshop for parents and their babies between 0-12 months is a fun and interactive session packed with info on how you can support your little one's speech, language and communication development during their first year:

  • Learn about your baby's speech, language and communication milestones in the first year, and get plenty of ideas for fun activities, simple resources you can use and what kind of age-appropriate toys to look out for.
  • Understand how your own language, facial expressions and mannerisms can encourage your baby's development.
  • Interact with fellow parents in a relaxed space - including free-flowing coffees and teas.
  • Get the guidance and input of our expert Speech & Language Pathologists Christina and Gertrude, who will both answer any questions.
  • This workshop is baby-led, so you can tend to your little one's needs as you learn - our space is fully accessible and set out with parents and babies in mind!
  • Downloadable resources are provided  to ensure that what you have learnt during the workshop can be then implemented at home with your little one.
  • A 15% discount on PlanToys and Little Dutch toys from My Favourite Things for all attendees! 
  • Held at the MyMama Hub, Naxxar.
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PLAY WITH ME workshop - PHYSICAL MILESTONES & DEVELOPMENT (0-12 months)

€39

incl. VAT

   Next workshop date out soon!

 

This 2-hour CLASS BASED workshop for parents and their babies between 0-12 months is a fun and interactive session packed with info on how you can support your little one's physical development along their first year:

  • Learn about how your baby's body develops and how each milestone is a stepping stone for the next.
  • Understand what to expect with regards to physical milestone development, and when to ask for further support.
  • Learn how play is exercise for babies and how you can support them through everyday activities and age-appropriate toys.
  • Interact with fellow parents in a relaxed space - including free-flowing coffees and teas.
  • Get the guidance and input of our expert Paediatric Physiotherapist Claire, who will answer any questions.
  • This workshop is baby-led, so you can tend to your little one's needs as you learn - our space is fully accessible and set out with parents and babies in mind!
  • Downloadable resources are provided  to ensure that what you have learnt during the workshop can be then implemented at home with your little one.
  • A 15% discount on PlanToys and Little Dutch toys from My Favourite Things for all attendees!
  • Held at the MyMama Hub, Naxxar. 

 

BOOK PHYSICAL MILESTONES WORKSHOP

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