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Stories and insights that we hope will help you parent with ease.
Building Connections And Creating Community
This year we’ve focused on building connections in our classes through the themes and activities on offer. We explored Botswana and its culture in Term 1. We looked at the ways we connect to our community with themes such as ‘family’ and ‘community helpers’ in Term 2....
The Crown on Your Head
Recently, the UK gained a new princess in a fairy tale Royal Wedding watched the world around. Botswana holds a special place for the couple as it was the location of their engagement so we didn’t escape the wedding fever. Everyone loves to feel special which is why...
Maternal Mental Health Week
At the end of last year, we asked our SensoBaby community for feedback on our classes and services. One response had a huge impact on us. We were delighted, moved and humbled by what we read. This week, 30th April – 6th May 2018 marks Maternal Mental Health Week. A...
SensoBaby’s Term 1 Roundup
Our Classes Every term we have a theme that ties our classes and activities together. This term we celebrated Botswana and the rich culture, industry and landscape that makes up our beautiful nation. We played with traditional instruments, created pictures out of...
Easter Sensory Play
Having a theme always makes it easier to think of activities for your child to do at home and Easter is a theme that sparks creativity! There are so many beautiful, shiny pictures on Pinterest and Instagram of perfectly executed craft activities. There are two big...
The Power Of Love
I went to Woolworths today and was amazed by the feeling of celebration that was taking over. Outside, the pillars of Sebele had been decorated with pink and red balloons. As I entered Woolies there was a flurry of activity around the flower section, which had - like...
Gaborone’s Youngest Published Author
This week we've been proud to announce a new course in the SensoBaby collection of classes: SensoReaders. SensoReader is designed for children in Reception and Standard 1. It is the first course that SensoBaby has offered for kids over the age of 5, but the course...
News, Updates, And Announcements for Term 1 2018
Seven weeks. That's the longest SensoBaby has ever gone without holding a class or an open play session. Fortunately we're now a week into the new term at SensoBaby, and we couldn't be happier. Every child in our community has become a part of our lives. It's...
SensoBaby’s Ultimate Baby Bundle
Hi and happy 2018! A new month and a new year calls for a new batch of giveaways. Our first of 2018 is designed to celebrate new beginnings... and for pregnant mums-to-be, a new life. So if you're expecting a baby, keep reading! SensoBaby wants to help you become a...
What Is Post Natal Pilates?
This is a guest post provided by Jessica Bateman, a member of the SensoBaby community. Post Natal Pilates is a great way to regain your core strength, flexibility and tone your body after childbirth. Did you think you would simply bounce back into those skinny...
Creating Christmas Traditions In Your Family
Your baby’s first Christmas is one that you’ll never forget. Not for the gifts, but for the Christmas traditions you start as a family and the memories you will make. When I was a little girl, Christmas was anything BUT "just another day". We spent weeks getting ready...
Exploring Play at SensoBaby: Bathroom Fun
SensoBaby's third term of 2017 started last week with a sensory smorgasbord of water play, bubbles, peppermint, play dough, toothpaste and rubber ducks. Each term in SensoBaby we base our classes around different themes and this term we are exploring our routines,...
Happy 2nd Birthday SensoBaby!
This month, SensoBaby celebrated its second birthday. Just over two years ago, ideas were forming over coffee. As new parents, we’d faced challenges in finding baby groups, new friendships and support. Brought together by a Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) Course...
Introducing Florence Togara, Happiness Therapist
Cuppa Love coffee mornings for new and expectant parents are part of a global campaign called ‘Love Creates Love’, designed by UK baby massage experts Blossom & Berry. They take place on the first Friday of each month. The intent of these mornings is to show...
Introducing SensoBaby’s Assistant Teacher
If you've been around SensoBaby over the past couple of weeks, you may have seen a new smiling face. We're very proud to say that we've hired an Assistant Teacher! Our new hire, Bame, is already showing a strong work ethic and - most importantly - excellent rapport...
July’s Cuppa Love At SensoBaby
Today SensoBaby held the 2nd Cuppa Love coffee morning for new and expectant parents. This event is part of an amazing global campaign created by Blossom and Berry, the UK-based experts in baby massage, called 'Love Creates Love'. The goal is to promote the importance...
Term 2 Updates
Hello, SensoMamas! This month has had us reflecting on how SensoBaby can best serve the community whilst taking care of our own families. Caroline will be in the UK throughout May and will be returning as Priyanka heads off on maternity leave. Jennifer will be leading...
Infant Brain Development
Babies are born with all of the brain cells they’ll ever need and yet the infant brain is very immature at birth. Connections in the brain are being made with every experience a baby encounters. In fact, their brain produces 700 new neural connections every second!...
Postnatal Pilates with Jessica Bateman
SensoBaby is pleased to be hosting a 5-week course in Postnatal Pilates with Jessica Bateman. This is suitable for anybody, but will pay special attention to exercises that help a postpartum body. What Is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise system focused on improv- ing...
Join Our Team As A Class Leader
Now Recruiting: SensoBaby Class Leader (Part Time 5-10 hours per week) SensoBaby is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic part-time Class Leader to teach playful and developmentally-driven classes for babies and toddlers 0-5 years of age. At first this person...