'Early Relationships Really Matter'
In celebration of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, Mayo CYPSC, in partnership with the Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum produced 'Mayo Baby Week'.
Check out the 3 videos below for a flavour of what Mayo Baby Week 2024 was like.
This is the programme of events for this week. Booking information is listed below (booking for Mayo Baby Week 2024 is CLOSED).
Events
Weaning Workshop - Hosted by Community Dietitian Heather Miller. Are you weaning your baby or planning to wean? Find out how, when and what to feed your baby! Ask questions or just listen.
Castlebar Library - Monday June 10th - 10:30am - 12pm. To book places contact: edonoghue@mayococo.ie
Infant Mental Health Promotional Stand - Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum will be hosting an Information Stand in the foyer of Mayo University Hospital from Monday 10th – Thursday 13th June 2024. The Stand will be open to hospital visitors and staff. It aims to raise awareness of what we mean by Infant Mental Health, and to let people know what they can do in their own community to enhance and strengthen the emotional and social development of babies and young children. As well as loads of information and resources, there will be a competition to enter, with some lovely prizes. *You never know who you might bump into!
Mayo University Hospital Foyer – Monday June 10th – Thursday June 13th 9am – 3pm daily.
FLUTTER-BY is an interactive performance inspired by the sounds of nature. This sensory adventure will transport you deep into the woodland, from dawn to dusk, where you’ll discover all kinds of creatures through the wonder of sound, movement, imagery and touch. (Event for Under 2s and a parent). For booking details, please follow the links below:
Belmullet - June 10th
Westport June 10th
Swinford June 11th
Castlebar June 11th
Art Crawl! – where babies (and their parents too!) are encouraged to crawl amongst the artwork in Ballina Art Centre exhibition space. Then, in the workshop space which will be lined with butchers paper, the little ones will be set free (with paints) to create a response, inspired by classical music. The pieces created will be put on display – an art exhibition of the babies work!
(Event for babies and a parent - babies likely to get messy so bring a change of clothes/dress accordingly!). For booking details, please follow the links below:
Ballina Arts Centre June 11th - 11:00 - 11:45
Ballina Arts Centre June 11th - 12:30 - 13:15
Linenhall Arts Centre Castlebar June 13th - 10:00 - 10:45
Preparing for and Coping with New Parenthood with Dr. Jeananne Garavan - Expecting and parenting a baby can be a very happy time but it may also feel daunting and overwhelming. Join senior clinical psychologist Dr. Jeananne Garavan for this free talk that will focus on your emotional wellbeing, getting to know your baby, and being a 'good enough' parent.
Castlebar Library June 14th 1-2pm
Building Baby from Head to Toe - This is an introductory workshop for parents and caregivers from pregnancy to 2 years old on the topic of Infant Mental Health. This workshop highlights how everyday interactions can support early brain development. It also looks at the ways in which parents/caregivers can support their baby’s social and emotional wellbeing, while nurturing their relationship too. Topics include: Early Brain Development; Nurturing Touch; Emotional Attunement; Communication; Socioemotional Play and Soothing Distress (co-regulation).
Ballinrobe - Wednesday June 12th 10am - 12:30pm (contact Tacu FRC in Ballinarobe for booking details - 094 954 2908)
Castlebar - TBC
Teddy Bears Picnic - Le Cheile FRC Buggy Buddies group are organising a Teddy Bears Picnic on The Mall, Castlebar. Get your little one to bring along their favourite teddy. Blankets will be provided! Tea & coffee for parents and caregivers.
The Mall, Castlebar - Monday June 10th 10am-12pm. For bookings contack Le Cheile FRC Castlebar- 094 902 5126
Infant Mental Health: What is it and why does it matter? – As part of International Mental Health Awareness Week members of the Mayo Infant Mental Health Regional Group are hosting a Webinar for all Health Care Professional about Infant Mental Health. Join Dr Jeananne Garavan, Senior Clinical Psychologist in conversation in with expert panellists and explore what is infant mental health and why early relationships really matter.
Online Webinar - Tuesday June 11th - 12:30-1:30pm. Register here