Opener Suggestion...
Hi everyone, and welcome to tonight’s WhatsApp live chat which is all about *Spending time away from your baby*. We have XX, YY, and ZZ here with you this evening.
Surely one of the most frustrating dilemmas is NEEDING a break and time to yourself, but not feeling able to leave the little ones! We'd love it if tonight you could share some ideas on how to carve out and actually enjoy some time to yourself, whether that's 30 mins with a hot cup of tea, a bubble bath/luxury shower, or a night away - and anything in between.
You’re very welcome to join in whether you’re new to the group, have been here for a while, or have mostly been reading along and now feel ready to say hello.
Please do support each other too, we’re all together in this and you bring so much by sharing your experiences and supporting each other.
Thank you, your peer supporters
Possible Questions to ask during the chat...
How do you feel about spending time away from your baby/toddler?
What have your experiences been like so far (if you have spent time away from your baby/toddler)?
What is challenging for you about spending time away from your baby/toddler? How have/can you overcome these challenges?
Who might you ask to help you, if you did want to spend time away from your baby/toddler?
(How might you factor in time away from your baby/toddler if you haven't got anyone about to help with childcare?)
Can you think of any practical ideas to use when leaving your baby in the care of others, both for your baby and yourself?