We are a parenting support group for local families in Barnes, Sheen and Mortlake area.
We offer two types of session, fortnightly social meetups for tea, cake and general parenting chat and focused workshops concentrating on key parenting topics.
31/08/2022
Washable nappies are not only better for the environment - they're also cheaper! I haven't looked into nappy prices in a while but 5 years ago a parent could expect to spend £2-3000 on nappies from birth to potty. You can get set up with washable nappies for £2-300. Even taking into account energy costs of washing you're saving a huge amount over the course of your child's nappy use.
It becomes even better value if you factor in siblings or buy second hand / sell on when you're finished.
I offer hire buckets for £15/ month where you can borrow everything you need to try it out.
12/04/2022
I'm very excited to announce that I now have two party boxes available to hire! When you book you can choose between our standard rainbow brights and the new pastel set!
Simply reserve your box via our booking form on the website link in bio.
It's only £5 to borrow all the reusable kit you need to host your party.
Box is based in East sheen. Just collect, wash and return!
11/04/2022
Wishing everyone a very happy Easter and a relaxing (😂😂😂) Easter hols.
My kids have gone OTT on the Easter baking already but these beauties were delicious! 🤤
29/10/2021
Interested in cloth nappies but not sure where to start? We have a great supply of cloth nappies all ready for you to try! And we'll help you get started with a demo and advice.
15/10/2021
Birthday parties are back and our party box had already got 4 bookings in the last fortnight!
Hiring our box can save disposable plates and cups ending up in landfill.
It's easy - book your box online and choose what you need in it from our comprehensive supplies. When party time comes simply collect, use, wash and return! All for only £5. It's cheaper then buying disposable stuff and better for the planet.
Our box is based at SW14 8BZ. For a list of other boxes nationally please check out The Party Kit Network.
28/09/2021
This week there'll be no replies about nappies or party kit hire cos in just 2 days time I'm setting off on a 4 day, 400 mile cycling adventure from Reading to Lands End!
Not going to lie - the panic is setting in! And not just because of the weather forecast!
I'm riding in a team from my cycling club in support of the One More City campaign which raises money to fund research into secondary breast cancer. The ethos of One More City is that the journey is never over; we are always progressing towards the next city, there are always more kilometres to do, more climbs to conquer and more challenges to face. This is akin to the reality of anyone living with cancer, especially secondary cancer, for whom the challenge is never over; there are always more treatments to endure, more scans to face, more side effects to manage.
Secondary breast cancer is the leading cause of death of women under 50 in the UK. One More City is working to reduce this through targeted support of researchers. This year we hope to raise £120,000 to fund a 4 year Ph.D student at the ICR, to research new treatments for secondary breast cancer.
We feel strongly about focusing on research (rather than general awareness about breast cancer) and on funding a studentship (versus a piece of lab equipment for example), so that we are supporting a specific project and also contributing to the development of a scientific talent.
Monies raised by OMC are held in a ring-fenced fund until such time as a Ph.D. student can be recruited.
Sponsorship link in bio.
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05/09/2021
I've been experimenting for face bars for a while but have finally found this one from Nivea. Just what I need. No fuss, no plastic, decent price. Why can't we all just stop putting soap in unnecessary plastic bottles please? We need big business to make the decision to just stop.
Also can Waitrose & Partners stock it in East sheen please. 🙏☺️
01/09/2021
Definitely a good suggestion I think! Vouchers to help families get started is really beneficial in helping get over the initial cost of starting with cloth nappies. I do think the bigger issue though is improving people's knowledge though. We need to normalise cloth nappies so people feel comfortable to do it. More education and support is desperately needed. Too many people think they're dirty and unhygienic or too much hard work.
Any ideas on how to change this?
Nappy Alliance says scheme would encourage people to switch away from polluting single-use nappies
29/08/2021
Amazing to see the government taking action against plastic waste!
If you're wondering how to host a party without using disposable party wear look no further. You can hire our box of reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for only £5 a time. Simply collect, use, wash and return. Our box is based in sw14 8bz. All booking details can be found on our website - www.teacakeandparenting.com
Plastic plates and polystyrene cups will also be banned in England in what ministers call a "war on plastic".
11/07/2021
Planning a children's party this summer? Avoid throwing away all those plates and cups by hiring our reusable party box!
Everything you need for your party for only £5. Simply visit our website and complete the form to reserve your box. Then when the time comes, collect it, use it, wash it and return it! It's that easy!
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Parenting is hard. Tea, Cake and Parenting is the joint brainchild of Madeleine and Cat, aiming to support local parents with social meet ups, dedicated topic mornings and lots of tea and cake!
Madeleine is a Trageschule and Slingababy trained Babywearing Consultant and runs Sheen Slings Sling Library and Consultancy, where she supports parents learning to use and finding the right baby carrier for them.
Madeleine is mum to Tom (aged 6) and Rachel (aged 2). Prior to Tom’s birth, she’d never even held a baby, much less changed a nappy! She was the first in her family and friendship group to have a baby, and found going to social groups an absolute life and sanity saver in terms of learning what to expect and getting ideas at each new stage as her son grew!
Prior to parenthood, Madeleine was a research scientist looking at the role of the immune system and inflammation in chronic kidney disease. She has a PhD in Immunology and a masters in Infection and Immunity. Her scientific background gives her an evidence based approach to parenthood.
Cat is a LSSM trained sports massage and soft tissue therapist with advanced training in pregnancy and post-natal massage. Cat treats a wide range of clients - mums, dads, office workers and athletes. She applies a variety of massage and stretching techniques in her sessions so help target and alleviate symptoms of postural discomfort, aches and pains, repetitive strain injuries and a wide range of minor soft tissue injuries.
Cat is also a fully trained baby massage and baby yoga instructor, running classes in East Sheen. Her classes aim to support children’s physical, emotional and psychological development through touch, movement and sensory play - and lots of singing!
Cat is mum to Emma (5) and William (1), an enthusiastic rower and an ex-teacher. Her ‘mummy career’ brings together her interests in sport and physiology and child development, while allowing her to work from home in a flexible way. At least that’s the plan!
