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Parent and Toddler groups are where parents meet up usually once a week to chat and let children play.

Popularity
These groups are very popular, amongst mums and dads to be able to socialise with their young children.

Location
Usually held in village halls, memorial halls, community rooms or parent take it in turns to host a gathering each week.

Age
Parents of any age attend with their children from new babies to school age children.

Ability
All you will need to attend a parent and toddler group is yourself and your baby/toddler, it is as simple as that.

Description
Parent and toddler groups are a familiar and popular part of parenting, some groups are large and run with a committee, while other smaller groups meet and everyone mucks in. This is an excellent way for parents to make friends and also gain support on parenting problems and issues as well as enjoying a nice social event and children learning to communicate with others, this is also ideal to stop new parents from feeling isolated. Most towns and villages have a group to join.

Dedication
Many groups turn there groups into more social events, arranging activities and fun days for all the family to enjoy through the holidays and for special occasions, many groups also like to get involved with raising money for charities.

Potential
Potential to gain confidence and new friends while having lots of fun.

Cost
Costs vary depending on where the group is held and how tea, coffee etc are arranged, looked through HIPS Finder? to find your local group for up to date membership fees and requirements. Each session can start from as little as ?1 per session in 2006.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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