Heartlands is proud to present a series of workshops focusing on raising children in the South Wairarapa.
We have partnered with some fantastic organisations to bring these workshops to you free of charge!
These workshops are open to anyone supporting tamariki or rangatahi in the South Wairarapa: parents, grandparents, older siblings or teachers. All workshops will be held at Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough.
Although not essential, we would really appreciate you registering for which sessions you want to attend so we know how many to expect. There are attendance limits for some sessions, we will update you if any of these numbers are reached.
With thanks to the Tindall Foundation for funding this programme.
Join Caroline Jamieson from the Multi Systemic Therapy team to discuss her work with teens and share some tips around dealing with risky behaviour.
Tuesday 5th May 2pm
Join our local HIP Ruth Peoples to discuss children’s sleep and how you can best help them get a good nights rest.
For parents with kids age 2 – 12
Thursday 7th May 9am
Learn how to use cloth nappies!
Local cloth nappy expert Priscilla from Clever Wee Fox will be sharing her tips around how to use cloth nappies on your babes to help save money and reduce landfill.
Wednesday 13th May 10.30am
Please join Helle from A Tune of Colour for a talk about how you can find calm and balance for yourself and your children in everyday life.
Helle will speak about your body’s fascinating mechanisms, which can take you down a pathway of anxiety and depression and what to do to turn the ship around.
She will be sharing strategies which keep you calm and relaxed, in particular introducing you to an emerging neuroscience-based technique called Havening or Delta Wave Techniques, a beautiful and very gentle technique to calm the nervous system and find new directions.
Tuesday 26th May, 1pm
Ruth our local Health Improvement Practitioner will guide you through some common challenges with toddler behaviour and answer any questions you may have.
Thursday 25th June, 10am
Are you struggling with a picky eater at your dinner table?
Ruth will share some strategies around encouraging your child to eat a variety of healthy and delicious kai.
Wednesday 10th June, 10am
Come and hear from Rachel about how you can support children’s language development.Every adult who regularly interacts with growing children is in a powerful position to contribute to their language development.
The Chatterbox project supports all adults who interact with children from birth until school: parents, grandparents, caregivers, siblings, aunts and uncles, other family members, and close family friends.
Thursday 14th May 10am
Thursday 18th June 1.30pm
Our popular Te Reo Tamariki sessions happen all year round! But this session will include an extra half hour where Pip can talk you through where to find great resources to help you and your kids on your Te Reo Journey.
Friday 15th May 10am
Come and hear from the Autism NZ team all about the basics of autism and neurodivergence, and how you can support your child.
Thursday 21st May, 10am
Rachel Solomon from REAP Wairarapa will be holding a book swap and storytime! Please bring a book for each child to swap, and they will be able take home a new-to-them book to read!
Wednesday 27th May 1.30pm
Wednesday 24th June 10am
Moving into a school environment after early childcare can be daunting for all kids, but especially our autistic tamariki. Come and learn from the experts at Autism NZ about how you can best support this transition.
Tuesday 16th June 10am
The nurses from Well Child Tamariki Ora will be holding a lunchtime session, discussing how you can support your child to potty train successfully. There will be a chance for Q+A during the session.
Friday 12th June 12pm
Have you welcomed a baby in the last 12 months? Come along for a morning tea to meet with other local new families and to hear from Julie Foley, who is the Wairarapa’s lactation consultant and safe sleep expert.
Wednesday 17th June 10am
Rick will talk through his approach to raising tech-resilient children, before opening the floor to answer any questions.
This is a lunchtime session, so please feel free to pop in with your lunch during your working day.
Thursday 7th May 12.30pm
Caring for a young person who is experiencing self-harm can feel overwhelming and stressful. Please know that you are not alone.
Many whānau find that gaining a deeper understanding of self-harm and learning practical ways to respond can make a meaningful difference-both in supporting their loved one and in caring for their own wellbeing.
Wednesday 14th May 1.30pm
Separation doesn’t just affect parents and children — it can deeply impact grandparents too. This practical legal education session explores the rights, roles, and options available to grandparents when family relationships change.
Learn how the law views grandparent involvement, what steps can be taken to maintain meaningful connections with grandchildren, and where to get support when contact is disrupted.
Designed for grandparents and family members, this session provides clear, compassionate guidance through a complex and emotional area of family law.
Wednesday 10th June 12pm
A workshop especially for dads!
Join local hairdresser Pierce for a friendly and casual workshop on how to do you kids hair. Feel free to bring your kids with you.
Pies provided!
Numbers are limited, we would appreciate you registering if you intend to come along.
Monday 22nd June 5pm