How do you raise bilingual children successfully? We’re joined by Milena Cruz of El Recreo Spanish who’s here to share her top tips for immersing your children in two different cultures and languages.
Raising bilingual children from a young age is an incredible gift that not only gives them the power of language but also the beauty of cultural connection. For parents of babies and toddlers, it’s never too early to start introducing a second language. It’s recommended that you start as soon as you can! The key to success lies in making language learning fun and immersive so that it becomes a natural part of your child’s everyday life.
So here are 5 creative tips to help your little one thrive in both language and cultural immersion.
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1. Speak The Language Through Playtime
Play is one of the most effective ways to engage young children and it’s a fantastic opportunity to introduce a second language. Incorporate the new language into everyday activities by:
Using bilingual flashcards with images that you can name in both languages.
Singing nursery rhymes and songs in the target language. Music helps toddlers learn and practice new words.
Make language part of their play, so it feels seamless and enjoyable. Remember, children learn through repetition and observation, so the more you introduce the language during these fun, daily routines, the quicker they’ll pick it up.
2. Have Storytime In Two Languages
Books are a wonderful tool for introducing young children to a second language. For babies and toddlers, choose simple, colorful books with simple words and phrases. You can:
Use picture books that label objects in both languages, helping them make visual connections.
Try interactive bilingual books that ask questions or encourage pointing and participation from your child.
Storytime is not only a cosy bonding experience but also a perfect opportunity to expose your child to the sounds and rhythm of both languages early on.
3. Create A Bilingual Environment At Home
Cultural immersion starts at home. For babies and toddlers, it’s important to immerse them in both languages naturally.
Label common objects in both languages. Place sticky notes on everyday items like the fridge (nevera), door (puerta), and bed (cama), with their names written in both English and the second language.
Make family moments multilingual. If possible, have conversations with extended family members, caregivers, or friends in the second language so your child sees the language in real-life scenarios.
Creating this dual-language environment normalises the second language as part of their world.
4. Immerse Your Child In Music and Videos
Babies and toddlers love a good song or colorful video! Incorporate the second language through:
Children’s songs in the target language, which are fun and introduce common words and phrases. You can sing simple songs like counting, body parts, or animals in both languages.
Creating playlists of nursery rhymes or lullabies in the second language that can play during car rides or while winding down before bedtime.
Music and visuals not only captivate young children but also allow them to absorb vocabulary naturally. Check out the El Recreo Youtube Channel for songs and playlists in Spanish.
5. Celebrate Cultural Traditions Together
Language and culture go hand in hand, and celebrating the culture behind the language can make the learning experience even richer. Engage your child in cultural tradition by:
Hosting small cultural events at home, like a Spanish tapas night where you introduce food names and phrases in Spanish.
Attending local festivals or community events that celebrate the language’s culture. This helps toddlers understand the cultural context of the language in a fun and engaging way. Hispanic Heritage Month is a big one to celebrate when introducing Spanish as a second language to children.
Integrating cultural elements gives your child the opportunity not only to learn the language but also develops a deeper appreciation for the culture behind it. Here’s a Hispanic Heritage month free activity book for young children.
Raising bilingual children, especially from a young age, is a journey that requires patience, creativity, and consistency. Babies and toddlers are natural language learners. So with these simple, immersive techniques, you can lay a strong foundation for their bilingual future. Remember, the goal is to make language learning fun and engaging, creating a positive experience that they’ll carry with them as they grow.
Thanks To Milena Cruz – El Recreo Spanish
Milena Cruz, a mum raising 3 multilingual children, is founder of El Recreo Spanish and a passionate advocate for bilingualism and community building. Through El Recreo Spanish, she has created a nurturing environment where families can embrace multilingualism, offering tailored Spanish language classes for all ages. Now Milena also empowers others to join her mission by offering franchise opportunities, helping passionate individuals build their own Spanish language learning hubs.
Is your child scared of fireworks and you’re looking for some help or advice? Whether you’re welcoming in the New Year or the Lunar New Year, celebrating Bonfire Night or Diwali, these celebrations can often go off with a pop and a (very loud) bang. So read on for 12 ideas of how to help your children get through the night.
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How To Help Your Child If You’re Planning To Watch Some Fireworks:
1. Watch Fireworks From The Window
If your child is scared, it’s totally OK for them (and you) to stay indoors and watch from a window. In fact, this can be a great way of watching fireworks with children as the bangs are muffled and they get all the excitement of the colours streaming and bursting through the air.
2. Stand Well Back
Watching fireworks from a distance can seem and feel less scary, so if it helps your child, feel free to linger at the back (or go several streets away), so your child is in their own comfort zone. They may enjoy watching the colours and patterns in the sky without the surprise of the big bangs. Here’s a Peppa Pig episode where she finds fireworks too loud and tries to work out how to enjoy them.
3. Get Some Headphones
If you are planning to take your child outdoors to an organised display, why not invest in some noise-cancelling headphones or earmuffs? For some children, these can be enough to dull the sounds and give them confidence when out and about. Or with headphones, you can plug into an MP3 player like an iPod or similar, and have some background music for your child to take the edge off the noise.
4. Keep Fireworks Child-Friendly
If you’re planning on celebrating with friends or family and you’re avoiding large crowds, try to plan for low-key garden fireworks which are reduced noise and can be watched from a downstairs window – where the children can feel and be safe. Always follow safety instructions for fireworks and age-related safety guidance around sparklers (don’t give to under 5s). Glo-sticks can be a really good alternative.
5. Look For Neurodivergent-Friendly Resources And Firework Displays
With more awareness of neurodivergence and children with sensory issues being sensitive to different noises, many places are trying to cater for this.
Check out this information about supporting neurodivergent children on Bonfire Night (and other occasions where there might be fireworks). It features ideas on how to help prepare your children for what to expect, links to videos of fireworks with the bangs replaced with soothing music and other great resources about how to keep safe around fireworks. You could watch this Peppa Pig episode with younger children so they know what to expect.
6. Watch Fireworks On TV
Watching an organised display on the TV (like the one at New Year if they’re still awake) with the sound turned down, can help children get used to the idea of fireworks and the sort of noise they make.
7. Skip The Fireworks Completely/Wait Until They’re Older
If you have a child who is genuinely scared of fireworks and nothing seems to work, try leaving it for a few years. They may express an interest in fireworks when they’re a bit older and be happier to either watch from a window or attend an organised display.
How To Help Your Child If You’re Planning To Avoid Fireworks:
8. Look After A Pet
Many dogs and cats are scared of fireworks, so you could involve your child in looking after a family pet indoors. If your child can help reassure an animal, this should help them with verbalising their own fears.
9. Get Crafty With A Firework Poster
The process of making a poster might help your child understand more about what fireworks are and what they do. You might even find your child verbalises why they find them scary. You can still have fun with your child without the bangs and pops. Check out our easy firework painting and model ideas as well as some footprint rockets.
10. Join In With The Bangs
If you’re trying to avoid anything firework-related because your child is scared, but you can still hear fireworks in the neighbourhood (or your child wakes up at midnight at New Year), try a bit of noise-making. You can try getting your child to clap, shout ‘bang’ or ‘boom’ along with the fireworks (if you can see them from a window that can help predict when the bangs are coming).
If that doesn’t work, playing some music, an audiobook, or telling a story (and ignoring the fireworks completely – unless you want to make up a story about a child who is afraid and tries to tackle their fear), may help distract some children. Or you could try reading a story with the facts about why people set off fireworks.
11. Watch A Film/Have A Treat
Maybe your child is always asking for a ‘movie night’, so this could be a good time to do something they really want to do. Whether that’s a trip to the cinema or a film at home with popcorn and a friend, this can be an afternoon or evening they start to look forward to (despite the fireworks outside).
12. Make Your Own Traditions
There are many traditions associated with New Year, Lunar New Year and Bonfire Night which you can adapt to suit your child and family. Maybe your child is a big fan of toffee apples or other Bonfire Night treats. Maybe they love crafting, drawing or making paper lanterns. Some families like to see out the New Year with a jigsaw puzzle or family game. Whatever it is, there’s no pressure to do anything you or your child doesn’t want to do. What new traditions can you create without watching fireworks?
Is It Normal For A 3-Year-Old To Be Scared Of Fireworks?
It’s totally normal for your three-year-old to be scared of fireworks. Fireworks involve gunpowder and explosions after all! Some of the bigger displays can be loud and really quite scary, even for adults, while some of the so-called ‘garden’ fireworks can feature loud rockets and whistling/screeching fireworks. If your little one is frightened of fireworks, don’t fear judgement or worry that your little one isn’t out of the ordinary. It’s completely fine.
How Do You Keep A Baby Asleep During Fireworks?
Surprisingly, many babies will sleep through the noise of anything big like pneumatic drills, chainsaws – and even fireworks! Maybe it’s a survival mechanism so they get their Zs in, or a continuation of the ‘white noise’ that babies seem to thrive on for comfort, mimicking the heartbeat of the mother.
If your baby does wake up with a start, offer them milk and plenty of cuddles. Add in some background music or white noise and they should be back asleep in no time.
Remember, some children will never like the noise of fireworks and that’s OK.
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What can you expect from your first baby music class? We’re joined by Tori Ranner, owner of Rhythm Time York, and mum to two boys. She’s here to give her insights on what it’s like to attend your first baby music class, and why you should even come in the first place.
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Walking into your first baby class can feel like a daunting experience. On the one hand, you may be excited. Your baby is finally here after all those months of waiting and you’re ready for a new social scene of friends and playdates. On the other hand, you didn’t anticipate how sleep-deprived you would be, how long it would take you to get out of the house, and how few clean clothes you have to wear now your washing pile is enormous!
However, have no fear. You have just walked into the best place, where someone else is going to take the lead for the next half hour or so. You just need to bring yourself and your baby to enjoy the ride.
What Is A Baby Music Class?
1. Babies Respond More To Sound Than Vision
You may be thinking that expecting a baby to clasp a violin, strike up a jig and be the next Mozart is a bit far-fetched (well it is!). But in fact, music is one of the most accessible activities for babies. Babies’ sense of hearing develops in the womb so they are already developing familiarity with their mother’s voice before they are born. Consequently, their response to sound is more developed from birth than their vision.
2.You Can Practise These Songs and Rhythms At Home Too
Baby music classes stimulate your baby’s innate attention to sound, encouraging you to bond through songs and rhymes. We often introduce skills and activities that you can replicate at home too. At Rhythm Time, our musical instrument section is at the core of our classes. Your baby can connect with a whole range of sounds. From the high-pitched triangle to the beat of the big bass drum.
3. There Are Loads Of Sensory Elements To Baby Music Classes
Many music classes will also include sensory elements. This means that scarves, colourful blankets, ribbons and other funky tactile items are likely to play a big part. Whether it’s using these pieces to respond to the music (think shaking the scarves fast when the music is quick, and allowing them to waft gently when the music is slow), or using them to develop your baby’s sense of touch and vision through eye-tracking, these activities help to bring light-hearted fun to the classes!
What To Bring To A Baby Music Class (And What To Keep In Mind)
1. Your Baby!
The main thing to remember to bring to class is your baby! Class leaders spend a long time ensuring the environment and equipment in the sessions are age-appropriate. So you should feel confident that your presence will be enough to ensure you’ll have a great class.
2. Essentials Like Nappies And Feeding Equipment
As with any baby outing, bringing along your stack of nappies and any feeding necessities is a must. In my classes, I ensure that parents feel comfortable responding to their baby’s cues, regardless of whatever else is happening. If your baby needs feeding, they don’t have to wait. One of the benefits of music classes is that babies can still hear the sound, even when they are feeding.
3. A Blanket For Your Baby
You may also want to bring along your baby’s favourite blanket to lay them on. Not only can it make some gorgeously cute photos to have your baby’s blanket as the backdrop for their maraca-shaking fun, but the familiar smell of their blanket can also help soothe them in what is an unfamiliar environment at first.
4. Water – In Case You Want To Sing Too
Lastly, you may be surprised to find how much you personally enjoy the class. Singing as a group has been proven to develop both physical and mental health. Although a baby music class does not explicitly require you to sing, I am always blown away by how many parents love the singing aspect for its mood boost. So you may need to bring a bottle of water with you (singing can be thirsty work!). It’s also likely that your group will go for a drink after class to the nearby café too.
What I’ve Learnt As A Rhythm Time Parent And A Rhythm Time Leader
1. Parental Leave Can Be Tough But Fun
Parental leave can be one of the most joyful, difficult, blissful, stressful, conflict of emotions times that you ever experience. Some days are great, some days are not so great. And sometimes you can get to the end of the day not knowing whether it was one or the other.
2. Baby Classes Help Bring Structure To A Parent’s Week
As a Rhythm Time parent, I still love the structure that classes bring to my week. Knowing that a specific morning of the week has a pre-assigned activity which does not require me to prepare (or tidy up!) is crucial to enjoying time with my son. It means that after a difficult day, I know that I have something to look forward to on the next.
3. Baby Classes Help You Spend Valuable Time With Your Baby
As a Rhythm Time leader, I’ve brought this knowledge into my classes and I know how valuable that dedicated time is for you and your baby. You want to see someone who is friendly, ready to listen to you, easily able to guide you and your little one through the activities all while bringing joy, because yesterday was perhaps not like this.
4. Baby Music Classes Are A Safe Space To Meet Other Parents
I know that for some of you, meeting other parents in a similar situation is a highlight, whilst for others just enjoying the class with your baby is the priority. However you choose to enjoy the classes, just know that you are in a safe space to simply be you, as a parent, with your baby.
How To Find Out More About Baby Music Classes
All class providers will have a social media channel. Looking at photos or reels is a good way to get an idea of what kind of vibe they create. I am always available via WhatsApp or DMs and I welcome people to ask me any questions in advance if they are unsure about anything to do with the classes. Sometimes you might just want to know if there is appropriate parking nearby, or if there is a café close. All questions are relevant and you shouldn’t hesitate to ask the class providers at Rhythm Time – they’ll be glad to help!
Thanks To Victoria Ranner – Rhythm Time York
Victoria Ranner is mum to two boys (5 and 3). She runs Rhythm Time music and sensory classes for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers all around York. To find out more, follow her Instagram and Facebook or visit the Rhythm Time website to find your local Rhythm Time class. Book your class through Happity here.
What happens at a baby or toddler storytime class? We’re joined by Laura Baker of Debutots who’s here to explain what to expect at your very first storytime class with your child.
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What Is A Baby Storytime Class?
A baby storytime class is a wonderful way of introducing babies and toddlers to the world of stories by bringing them to life in an interactive and playful way. By using puppets, music and bubbles we’re able to engage little ones in the story so they can make visual links to words, sounds, emotions and tone of voice. Taking your baby or toddler to a storytelling class is an amazing way to boost their language skills and vocabulary from an early age.
What Does A Typical Storytime Session Look Like?
Our classes are usually around 30-45 minutes long depending on the age group. They include a combination of rhymes, dancing or movement to music and bubbles, followed by the story itself. Our storytime classes have a familiar welcome each week so that children recognise that the session is about to start and feel comfortable with the structure of the class.
The story, led by me or the class leader, is told together as a group using actions or sounds at key points in the journey with the characters from start to finish. This means the children (and grown ups) are part of the story too, bringing it to life with their own interpretation of what the character is doing or feeling. We don’t use books in our classes, meaning we bring stories to life in the imaginations of those listening and taking part.
What Are The Benefits of Baby Storytime Classes?
There are so many benefits to stories for babies and toddlers. Language and vocabulary is a key one. Often when babies are in a storytelling class they will be hearing certain words and sounds for the first time. We can encourage them to try playing with that sound when repetition is used throughout a story. That same repetition also builds confidence, as toddlers can recognise what is coming up and feel more comfortable to engage.
Imaginative roleplay develops empathy and allows babies and toddlers to explore a range of emotions in a safe space, the story space. We do all of this with fun and imagination. Stories can take us to far away worlds with adventures that are exciting and captivating. What’s not to love?
What Should I Bring To A Baby Or Toddler Storytime Class?
Storytelling classes can take place in libraries, village halls, soft play centres, nurseries and schools. Often the only thing you need to bring is your imagination. It might feel daunting to take part in an interactive story if you’ve not been before or might not know anyone in the group. But don’t worry, you can join in as much or as little as you like. You will still leave with lots of inspiration and ideas for your own storytelling at home.
What Should I Keep In Mind At A Storytime Class?
Little ones might not want to sit still for the whole story and that is fine too. You’d be surprised how much they take in even if they are on the move being inquisitive around the room. Often when you get home you’ll see or hear things from class you hadn’t expected them to absorb!
What Are Some Of My Favourite Stories From Running Storytime Classes?
One of my favourite things from running classes is seeing the growth in confidence of children who attend regularly. Not just in the class itself but the interactions/conversations we have before and after. I am lucky to visit several nurseries for classes each week. One little boy who isn’t quite talking yet knew I was there for Storytime by making a book with his hands as soon as I walked in the door. Those moments are so special.
I’m always amazed at the imagination of children too. As part of our classes for older preschoolers we ask the children to retell the story with their own thoughts and ideas. During a story about recycling recently, we turned some imaginary drinks cans into monster trucks and newspapers into paper aeroplanes and boats. It’s lovely seeing their imaginations lead the way.
What Do I Love About My Baby Storytime Classes, Debutots?
Debutots classes take place in nurseries, schools, in the community for parents and carers and in residential care homes for intergenerational sessions. I started my Debutots journey in April 2023 and offer classes across Central and West Leeds.
What I love about Debutots is that the stories are original and unique. We deliver the story orally without the use of a book so we can really make it our own. There’s a different story every single week with some fabulous characters and themes. So whilst they are entertaining and full of fun, they’re educational too.
I also run monthly Sunday morning classes and it’s lovely to see both parents and sometimes grandparents with their children coming along. When parents work during the week it’s lovely for them to be part of a storytelling class as a family, making memories together.
Thanks To Laura Baker – Debutots
Laura Baker is the owner of Debutots Leeds West and Central. She’s also mummy to a 5-year-old little superstar, who is her inspiration. Her daughter taught her the importance of being in the moment and getting lost in your imagination – so much so that Laura took the leap from her previous career of 18 busy years in aviation to the wonderful world of Early Years drama. She launched Debutots in April 2023 and hasn’t looked back since.
What happens in a babywearing dance class for your baby? We’re joined by Suzy Young, founder of Dance Baby Dance, who’s here to explain exactly what a babywearing dance class is, and why it’s so great for parents and their babies.
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So What Is A Babywearing Dance Class?
A babywearing dance class is exactly what it says on the tin! If you’ve joined the growing number of families who have discovered the joy of carrying their baby in a sling or carrier as I have, then you have been babywearing too. And there are some wonderful classes to enjoy while doing so. Dance Baby Dance babywearing dance classes are choreographed specifically for you to do while wearing your baby in a sling or carrier.
What Inspired You To Create Babywearing Dance Classes?
I started teaching babywearing dance classes in 2023 after finding that my little boy didn’t want to be put down in other classes. So we were struggling to find local classes to suit our needs. As a dancer and dance teacher I knew there was a way I could create exactly what I had been looking for myself. We’ve since welcomed over a hundred families through our doors: mums, dads, grandparents and carers all enjoy a boogie while wearing their baby!
What Does A Typical Babywearing Dance Session Look Like?
A babywearing dance session always starts with some music. I like to play David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ while I set up the space and then I welcome our dancers. I catch up briefly with returning dancers and introduce myself to new attendees, showing them our cosy corner for feeding, playing and changing. We’ll then don our carriers and our little ones. We do a gentle warm up together to get comfortable in the space, with the group, and in our own bodies. I tend to have a teddy bear named Maurice as my glamorous assistant!
More often than not little ones are either kicking their legs happily along to the music or fast asleep while we dance, though I am always sure to remind everyone to go at their own pace, and stop to feed, change, adjust or rest as needed. It’s so important to listen to our bodies and our babies.
What Sort Of Music Do You Play At A Babywearing Dance Session?
I usually choreograph gentle dance moves to a couple of different songs that I personally enjoy dancing to. Recently we’ve danced to Dua Lipa’s ‘New Rules’, Bruno Mars ‘24k Magic’ and The Marvelettes ‘Please Mr. Postman’. And our Christmas playlists have been so much fun to put together as well. I make sure that the moves are comfortable and practical to do while babywearing. Our classes are accessible for complete beginners as well as enjoyable for practised dancers.
What Happens At The End Of A Babywearing Dance Class?
We’ll always warm down at the end of the class to a chill tune like ‘Waterfalls’ by TLC, or something from All Saints or Etta James. I like to finish by taking some cleansing breaths together with the group. The music rarely stops in a Dance Baby Dance class, but after half an hour everyone is ready for a break. Then it’s just lovely chatting to the parents, spending time with the little ones and catching up after class.
What Are The Benefits Of Dance Baby Dance Babywearing Classes?
The benefits of babywearing dance classes are wide-ranging and far reaching. If, like me, you are the parent or carer of a baby who really doesn’t like to be put down, then this is the class for you. You’ll be enjoying the music and the moves, while baby enjoys being rocked – dare I say – to sleep! So while you exercise your body and mind, baby is having a lovely, snuggly bonding time with you and enjoying the music. All this while you’re learning short routines and finding your flow.
‘This class is so good for my mental health!’ is one of my favourite quotes from a lovely dancer who joined us with her baby this year. It’s something we hear often at Dance Baby Dance classes. There’s nothing quite like dancing with others to great music, and there are strong links between dance and improvements in mental health. I really try to make sure people are having fun rather than struggling to keep up or focusing too much on what they look like. Dancing should be about what you feel like. And I want my dancers to feel good!
What Should I Keep In Mind When Joining A Babywearing Dance Class?
Just keep in mind that you should be comfortable and confident with babywearing to join a class. While I am an experienced dancer and babywearer, I am not a babywearing consultant. I like to recommend the wonderful South London Slings if people want more advice about carriers which would suit them best overall, or further information about babywearing as safely, confidently and comfortably as possible. South London Slings offer a fantastic local service which helped me out so much with my own babywearing journey. We also link to the T.I.C.K.S rule for safe babywearing in all of our babywearing class descriptions.
What If I Don’t Want To Wear My Baby During Class?
You can carry your baby rather than wear them during class if you like. Or you can even leave your baby sleeping in full sight in the pram if they are napping when you arrive, though you’ll also want to bring your sling or carrier. And it’s advisable to wear loose, comfortable clothing and trainers in our church hall venue or soft soled dance shoes or socks in our studio venues, so that you are comfortable while you dance. A bottle of water doesn’t go amiss either as sometimes we can get a little sweaty!
What If I’m Running Late To Class?
Running late? Please join us anyway, you’d be so welcome. It’s absolutely fine to join us after the start of class, even if it’s just for the final number. Getting out of the house with a little one is tough, especially in chillier weather, but getting out everyday is so good for your mental health. Come and see us, have a boogie, chat to some other parents. I assure you it will improve your mood!
Do I Need Previous Dance Experience To Join A Babywearing Dance Class?
You do not need to have any previous dance experience to join a babywearing dance class. In fact many of my dancers have come in and stated they have ‘two left feet’ or ‘can’t learn choreography’ only to be totally surprised by how much they end up enjoying themselves and slaying those moves. We’re not here to judge anyone’s mad skills – we can’t exactly break dance if we’re making sure babies are safe while we dance. This is a fun form of light exercise. You might be moving your body in new ways, but we will not be busting out moves that injure or harm anyone.
Why Should I Join You At A Dance Baby Dance Class?
You’ll be filled with joy as you strut across the hall to Beyoncé with an amazing group of other mums, dads and babies strutting right along beside you! It’s honestly such a dream to meet and dance with new families. I’ve had people travel in from all over London to attend classes. Many people return week after week with their baby, even claiming Dance Baby Dance classes to be a favourite baby class! It’s such a wonderful thing to hear. And you’d be amazed at how many babies have taken a nap while we’re dancing along to Shakira!
What Do You Love About Teaching Babywearing Dance Classes?
I love teaching these dance classes. While it can be a bit emotional seeing little ones grow up, or parents wave goodbye as their maternity or paternity leave comes to an end, it’s such a privilege to teach new and amazing families each week. I am so excited to continue bringing Dance Baby Dance classes for babywearers and Toddler Jam! sessions to Crystal Palace in 2025. I’d love to have a boogie with you at a class soon, bookable here via Happity, of course.
With Thanks To Suzy Young – Dance Baby Dance
Suzy Young, founder of Dance Baby Dance, is a mum, dancer and dance teacher from London. She founded Dance Baby Dance in 2023, which runs babywearing dance classes and toddler movement classes for families at Toddler Jam! Suzy has been living in Crystal Palace for over a decade, and has found it a wonderful place to bring up her son, Teddy, who is two-and-a-half. Her husband Matt is a freelance producer who has designed the amazing artwork and website for Dance Baby Dance.
Suzy is also a Sing and Sign teacher and facilitates a local meet-up group called ADHD Mums Connect for mums identifying as having ADHD.
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