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Calm and Connected offers Baby Massage, Yoga & Reflexology, Baby GroBrain, Baby Masterclasses I am also a qualified baby & children’s reflexologist.

Hi, I am Karen, married to Mark and we have 2 daughters Clare and Courtney. I am a qualified general and mental health nurse, a health visitor, with diplomas in antenatal yoga, baby massage, baby and toddler swim, baby & toddler yoga. Calm & Connected provides a safe place where parents can connect with their children through massage, yoga and reflexology. This connection helps to develop a deeper bond between parent and child by building on a relationship rooted in trust and grounded in love. Calm and Connected also provides a place where parents can connect with other parents who have children of similar ages, going through the same things at the same time �

26/03/2026

✨ Baby Reflexology 4 Week Course ✨

Looking for a gentle, natural way to support your baby’s sleep, digestion and overall calm? 💛

Our Baby Reflexology course is back at North Coast Children’s Therapies, a beautiful and relaxed space where you can learn simple techniques to soothe and support your little one.

Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn how to use reflexology to:
✨ Support better sleep
✨ Ease colic, wind and digestive discomfort
✨ Help your baby feel calm and regulated
✨ Strengthen your bond through touch

📍 North Coast Children’s Therapies
📅 April 16th, 23rd, 30th and May 7th
⏰ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

A lovely way to spend time with your baby while learning a skill you’ll use every day 💫

Spaces are limited, send us a DM or head directly to our website to book 📩

20/03/2026

Love this - the last slide says it all ❤️

19/03/2026

21 incredible staff from GOLD Sure Start, Cookstown 👏✨

This week, this amazing team completed their Baby & Children’s Reflexology Short Course – and what a powerful addition to the support they already provide for little ones in their Developmental Programme 💛

Through this training, staff have learned gentle, effective reflexology techniques (used with parental consent) to help children:
✨ Regulate their nervous systems
✨ Feel calmer and more settled
✨ Be ready to engage in the real work of early years… learning through play

There was also a huge focus on reflexes to support the lymphatic and immune systems… because let’s be honest, when little ones get together, they love sharing more than just toys 🦠

This is about creating calmer, happier environments where children can thrive 🌱

📅 Upcoming Training Dates

Short Course (ideal for nursery staff, crèches & Sure Start programmes):
📍 21st & 28th May | 9am–3pm

Full Course (for health professionals, family support & early years practitioners):
📍 29th & 30th May | 10am–5pm

📍 Both taking place at North Coast Children’s Therapies, Ballymoney

If you’d love to bring this into your setting, get in touch for more details 💬

12/03/2026

🚨 Paediatric Emergency First Aid with Dr Clare 🚨

Would you know what to do if a baby or child stopped breathing or started choking? These are the moments every parent, grandparent and caregiver hopes they will never face, but knowing what to do can make all the difference.

Join Dr Clare, who works in a busy paediatric Emergency Department in London and when home on the North Coast works alongside her mum, for a practical and empowering workshop focused on the two emergencies we all fear most. Baby and child CPR and choking.

During this hands-on session you will:
• Learn baby and children’s CPR
• Understand exactly what to do if a child is choking
• Practice your skills using state-of-the-art training manikins
• Receive a personal performance report sent directly to your phone so you can improve your technique in real time

Our aim is to increase your knowledge and build your confidence so that if you ever needed these skills, you would feel able to act.

Every attendee will also receive:
🎓 A certificate of attendance
🫁 A complimentary pocket mask keyring

This is a workshop every parent, grandparent and caregiver should attend.

👉 Head to the website to book your space. Spaces are limited.

05/03/2026

Ever found yourself staring at your child thinking… Is this a GP visit or do we need ED? 🤍

Join us for an incredibly important and empowering workshop with Dr Clare, who has worked in a busy London paediatric Emergency Department for over 5 years.

She’ll walk you through:
• The genuinely sick child
• Rashes & allergic reactions
• Choking
• Temperatures
• Common reasons babies and children attend ED
• And most importantly – when doctors want to see your child

There will also be time for Q&A, so you can ask the questions you’ve always worried about.

The goal? That you leave feeling calmer, more confident, and better equipped to know when to observe, when to book a GP appointment, and when to go straight to ED.

This is knowledge every parent should have. It could quite literally save your child’s life.

Light refreshments provided.
Spaces are limited – book now. 🤍

03/03/2026

Here’s our “What’s On” for April 🐣🐰🌸

We have 4-week courses, 2-week courses and single classes so hopefully something for everyone! Booking is available on the website now 🤩

26/02/2026

Have you ever found yourself asking…

Is this serious?
Should I call the GP?
Do I go straight to ED?
Or do I wait and watch?

Every parent has been there.

Dr Clare works in a busy paediatric Emergency Department and sees first-hand the common worries that bring families through the doors.

This workshop is designed to give you clarity, not fear.

You’ll learn:
• What doctors in ED actually want to see
• What can safely be managed at home
• When to contact your GP
• When to go directly to Emergency

We’ll cover the sick child, rashes, allergies, choking, temperatures and the most common reasons children attend ED.

The aim is simple - you leave feeling calmer, more knowledgeable and more empowered to make decisions for your child.

This is one of those workshops you hope you never need… but you’ll be so grateful you attended.

Light refreshments provided.

Book your place now. Link in bio. 💛

19/02/2026

Sleep. The thing we all crave… but no one quite prepares us for 🤍

If bedtime feels unpredictable, overwhelming or just plain exhausting, this workshop is for you.

During our Baby & Toddler Sleep Workshop, we’ll cover everything sleep related in a practical, supportive and realistic way:

✨ Safe sleep practices
✨ What safe co-sleeping actually looks like
✨ Why consistency matters in your bedtime routine
✨ How routines change across different ages and stages
✨ The famous Ker-ching Theory (you’ll love this one 👀)

There is no one size fits all when it comes to sleep. Every baby is different. Every family is different.

Together, we’ll look at the research and help you create a plan that genuinely suits your home, your baby and your season of life.

Expect practical tips. Realistic advice. And support that helps restore calm nights (and confidence) back into your home.

Because better sleep isn’t about perfection… it’s about feeling informed and empowered 🤍

12/02/2026

💛 Monthly Milestones Reflections 💛

One of my favourite things about our Monthly Milestones classes is being able to look back and see just how much can change in a few short weeks.

Take Lily 💕
One month, rolling just wasn’t happening yet. Mum had questions, worries, and that familiar feeling of “should she be doing this by now?”
We talked it through, looked at Lily’s movement, and Mum went home with simple, practical tips to support rolling at home.

Fast forward to the next class and Lily was rolling 🥹
Same baby. Same loving mum. Just the right support, reassurance, and time.

These classes aren’t about ticking boxes or comparing babies. They’re about celebrating progress, building confidence, and reminding parents that development is not a straight line. Sometimes it just needs a little guidance and patience.

Every board tells a story. Every baby develops in their own way and in their own time. And being part of that journey is a privilege 💛

11/02/2026

📣 Calling All Parents of 1-5 year olds 📣

Holly Hennessy is a PhD student at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Her research is looking at what parents look at on food labels when deciding which foods to buy.

Holly needs your help!

Holly needs 100 parents to complete a questionnaire and then come to the uni to look at various food labels while she tracks what you look at on the labels. It’s easy to do and you can bring your children with you as well so no need to plan for childcare.

Holly is already meeting with food industry experts and hopes that the results of her research will influence how they make food labels easier to read. This is much needed as labels can be confusing 🫤

North Coast parents - we live closest to the uni so if you can help Holly, you’ll also be helping other parents too! Scan the QR code, complete the questionnaire and then Holly will be in touch.

05/02/2026

🚑 Paediatric Emergency First Aid with Dr Clare 👶🧸
📍 North Coast Children’s Therapies
📅 March

This is one every parent, grandparent and caregiver should have in their back pocket.

Join Dr Clare, who works in a busy paediatric emergency department in London and locally here on the North Coast, for a hands-on Paediatric Emergency First Aid workshop focused on the moments we all fear most.

During the session you will learn:
🤍 Baby and child CPR
🤍 What to do if a baby or child is choking
🤍 When and how to act in a real emergency

You will watch, learn and then practice yourself using state-of-the-art manikins that give instant feedback. Your results are sent straight to your phone via WhatsApp, allowing you to refine and perfect your technique on your second attempt.

The aim is simple. To build real confidence, not just knowledge, so if you ever need these skills, you can use them calmly and correctly.

✨ Certificate of attendance included
✨ Complimentary pocket mask keyring
✨ Practical, supportive and confidence-boosting

Because knowing what to do can make all the difference 💛

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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07720641576

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https://calmandconnectedwithkc.com/

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