The Grandparent Workshop
Welcoming grandbabies with warmth, wisdom and the latest guidance
PREPARING TO BECOME GRANDPARENTS IN DEVON
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a moment of great joy — and becoming a grandparent is a role unlike any other. Congratulations - we are so excited for you!
While the love, instinct and care you bring remain timeless, some aspects of birth, baby care and supporting new parents have changed over the years.
The Grandparent Workshop offers a calm, beautifully supportive space to explore what’s recommended, refresh what you already know and feel confident in how you can best support your growing family. Thoughtful, up to date and full of warmth, this workshop is designed to help you embrace grandparenthood with wisdom, confidence and a modern perspective.
The Grandparent Workshop + First Aid
This 4 hour workshop is designed for grandparents and carers, offering evidence based guidance surrounding newborn babies and a nice update on what maternity care looks like today, from a practicing midwife. This workshop will focus on preparing you for the new grandchild — from birth, feeding and safe sleep advice to a practical realities of everyday newborn care.
For many grandparents, it can feel surprising just how much has changed. “Why are so many women having caesareans”, “are they spoiling the baby?” and “where have cot bumpers and talcum powder gone?”
Questions around sleep, feeding, soothing and baby care often look very different now to how they once did. This warm, supportive refresher workshop is designed to gently guide you through what’s new, what’s changed and how to step into this role feeling confident, ‘in the know’, supportive and well prepared.
REASSURANCE GENTLE GUIDANCE PEACE OF MIND
Book for yourself, or gift a thoughtful experience to grandparents-to-be.
WHAT WILL WE COVER ?
The Grandparent Workshop Includes:
What’s Changed in Maternity Care?
A clear, up-to-date overview of how maternity care works today and what’s changed — helping you feel confident, informed and in the knowBreastfeeding and Bottlefeeding Update
A gentle, up-to-date overview of feeding today — so you can feel confident supporting both baby and parents.Safe Sleep and Baby Safety
A reassuring look at current guidance around safe sleep and creating a safe environment for your grandchild.Postnatal Life and Emotional Wellbeing
An insight into life after birth, including how you can offer meaningful support — and when to seek help if you have concerns.Your Role in this New Chapter
Stepping into grandparenthood with warmth and wisdom, whilst honouring the needs, boundaries and choices of your own childPractical Refresher - Newborn Care
A gentle refresher on caring for a newborn — including feeding cues, nappy changing, winding and settling, with calm, supportive guidance throughout.2-hour Baby & Child First Aid
Covering CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures and Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness
Led by a qualified, practising Midwife and Mini First Aid trainer — so you can feel confident knowing you’re receiving the most expert advice
A Few Helpful Answers …
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This workshop is designed for grandparents and carers preparing to welcome a new baby into their family — whether it’s your first grandchild or your third and you’d simply like a gentle, up-to-date refresher.
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Absolutely and we encourage you to still come. Many grandparents choose to attend for a gentle, up-to-date refresher, or to gain a clearer understanding of how maternity care works today. It’s a chance to feel more in sync with the guidance your child is receiving, so everything feels more familiar and easier to support.
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Not at all. Parenting advice (like a lot of things) has evolved over time, and this workshop is about sharing what’s changed — while valuing the experience, love and care you bring.
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Yes — a key part of the workshop focuses on how to offer meaningful support while respecting your child’s preferences, boundaries and parenting choices. It also helps you understand the guidance they’re receiving from health professionals, so everything feels clearer and more aligned.
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That’s exactly why this workshop exists — to gently bring you up to date in a calm, supportive way. You’ll leave feeling reassured, informed and more confident supporting your child, with a shared understanding that helps everyone feel more aligned and connected.
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Yes — the workshop is designed to feel relaxed and supportive, with plenty of time throughout to ask questions and discuss anything you’re unsure about. There’s a strong focus on open, supportive conversation, helping you feel at ease while learning alongside others.
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Yes — this is a wonderfully thoughtful and practical gift for grandparents-to-be.
Simply select your chosen course to secure a place and tick ‘This is a gift’ at checkout. You’ll have the option to include a beautifully presented gift voucher, which can be sent directly to you.If you’d prefer the recipient to choose their own date, you can purchase a gift voucher instead.
If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please reach out