0-19 Growing Healthy Service Stockton on Tees

13/08/2026

School may be just around the corner, but there's still time to practice toilet training with your child. 🚽

Toilet training is more than just using the loo. It's about helping children know when they need to go, ask for help if they need it, manage clothing, wash their hands and build the confidence to take on new routines when they start school 📚

Every child develops at their own pace, and some children, including those with additional needs, may need more time and support than others - toilet training is all about progress, not perfection.

That's why our latest 'Toilet Training Talks' series with and .eyfs is packed with practical advice to help you support your child as they get ready for school, one step at a time 👣 💗



🔗https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

13/08/2026

🔗https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

🏃 Sensory Summer challenge: build an obstacle course

Create a simple course using cushions, cardboard boxes, hoops or safe household items. Children could crawl under, step over, move around or travel across different surfaces.

Obstacle courses and activities involving climbing, rolling, pushing or changing direction can support movement, body awareness and motor planning. Activities should always be appropriate for the child’s age and abilities.

Let your child help design the course and offer different ways to take part. There is no need to race!

11/08/2026

🍳 Get Children in the Kitchen

🍳 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

The summer holidays are a great opportunity to get children involved in the kitchen, and they don’t need to cook a whole meal to take part! 💚

Depending on their age and ability, children could:

🍓 Wash fruit and vegetables
🥣 Stir and mix ingredients
🥪 Spread or assemble their own sandwich
🥕 Help choose vegetables for dinner
⚖️ Measure and weigh ingredients
🔪 Practice safe chopping with age-appropriate equipment and adult supervision

Getting involved with food can help children develop 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, and being involved in preparing food can also help them become more familiar with different ingredients. 🌈

It might get a little messy... but that’s part of the fun! 😄

What could your little chef help with this week? 👇

11/08/2026

🌊 Caught in a rip current?

Don’t swim against it. Float, stay calm and shout for help. If you can, move sideways along the beach to escape.

Watch this short RNLI video to learn more. 🛟

Learn More: https://rnli.org/water-safety/know-the-risks/rip-currents

10/08/2026

🧸 Is your child starting nursery this year? Don't forget vaccinations! 💉

As your child gets ready for nursery, make sure their vaccinations are up to date. Vaccinations help protect them from serious illnesses and help keep other children safe too.

✅ MMRV dose 1 at 1 year
✅ MMRV dose 2 at 18 months
✅ dTaP/IPV booster at 3 years 4 months

Not sure if your child is up to date? Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice.
Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ 💙

09/08/2026

🥊💚 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿?

Being active is a great way to support both physical and mental wellbeing, and trying a new sport can help children and young people build confidence, resilience and new friendships. 🌟

Our local friends at Evolve Sports Academy are running 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 boxing sessions every Wednesday at:

📍 Hardwick Community Centre, TS19 8LB
🕡 6:15pm–7:15pm
👦 Ages 9–18

✅ Free to attend
✅ No booking required
✅ Equipment provided
✅ Refreshments available

Why not give it a go? 💚

(Parental consent is required at the first session.)

08/08/2026

⚽💚 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿?

Getting active doesn't just support physical health, it can also help children build confidence, develop new skills and make friends. 🌟

Our local friends at Evolve Sports Academy are running FREE football sessions every Wednesday at:

📍 The Willows Community Centre, TS18 2HX
🕔 5:00pm–6:30pm

Suitable for:
⚽ Ages 7–9 (5:00pm–5:40pm)
⚽ Ages 10–11 (5:50pm–6:30pm)

✅ Free to attend
✅ No booking required
✅ Equipment provided
✅ Refreshments available

A great opportunity to get moving, have fun and meet new people this summer! 💚

(Parental consent is required at the first session.)

07/08/2026

🤱 It’s World Breastfeeding Week!
Breastfeeding is something you and your baby learn together. If you have questions or need extra support, our team can offer trusted information, practical help and reassurance throughout your feeding journey.
💚 Visit our infant-feeding information page to find out more.
Link: https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/useful-information/infant-feeding/

You can also explore the 2026 campaign on the WABA World Breastfeeding Week website.
Link: https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/