It’s not often in life that we get something free that’s also high quality and incredibly useful. Today, however, is an exception! Aimed at parents-to-be, those due to give birth imminently, and those who have recently had a child, the Complete Antenatal Course is currently available for zero cost. That’s despite it having an RRP of £175 and containing 8 hours of fabulously informative content. Access to the entire course is attainable quickly, without needing to add any kind of payment method. Other than there being some brief commercial interludes from the course’s sponsor, there are genuinely no strings attached. So, if you’re interested in learning about everything on the journey from pregnancy, through labour, to breastfeeding, infant care and first aid, this is for you. What’s more, the video format allows you to dip in and out at times to suit you. Read on to learn how to gain easy access to the Complete Antenatal Course today.
How to Get Free Course Access
To get access to the Complete Antenatal Course, visit this link and sign up free. We managed it in just moments and did not have to enter any payment details whatsoever. In no time at all, we had full access to the course. Easy!
Free? Is There a Catch?
There is no catch other than there being a couple of unobtrusive commercial clips from the course provider’s commercial sponsor (Joie) — but that’s really it!
About the Course Provider
The free antenatal course is provided online by NowBaby, who provide online courses and in-person antenatal education to expectant parents in the UK. NowBaby works in partnership with the NHS antenatal clinics too, and has done so for over two decades. Their website states that courses are provided by experienced midwives and healthcare professionals, however parents are urged to do their own due diligence as we cannot make guarantees about third parties. That said, we’ve looked through the modules in the 8 hour course and were thoroughly impressed. The course is easy to access and is available free — assuming, of course, that no premium upgrades are chosen when applying. If required, though, parents can choose to upgrade so they have access to speak with midwives or take part in Q&A sessions during the course.
Course Content
Presented by experienced midwives and healthcare professionals, the course is provided in convenient video modules that you can peruse at your own leisure. You’ll have received a login during the sign-up process, so will be able to log in and out at will. We also found the course remembered where we’d got to in the previous session, thereby making it easy to continue where we left off.
The course has 10 modules, which are each divided into convenient sub-sections — it’s all very convenient and user-friendly. The modules and sub-sections covered include:
Pregnancy
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Preparing the Mind & Body for Birth
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Labour & Birth
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Pain Management
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Induction of Labour
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Caesareans
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Postnatal Recovery
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Newborn Care
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Breastfeeding
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Infant First Aid & Medical Conditions
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That’s some scope, isn’t it? We thought it was fabulous and packed with high-quality content, hence sharing it with you today. If you give it a try, we’re sure you’ll feel better informed and equipped for your parenting journey. We hope that it empowers you during every stage of pregnancy, through birth, and well into parenthood. Our very best wishes to you and your little one.
Little Cedars: High Quality Childcare in Streatham
A Weekday Childcare Nursery for Babies & Children Up to Five
Little Cedars Nursery is a high-quality childcare provider in Streatham, providing excellent weekday childcare to families in Streatham, Streatham Common, Streatham Hill, and Streatham Park as well as those nearby in Tooting, Furzedown, Balham, Norbury, and Colliers Wood. The nursery has a good Ofsted rating and is happy to support government-funded childcare for eligible families with children as young as 9 months of age.
Get in touch today to find out more about a nursery place for your baby or child at Little Cedars Nursery:
At the heart of Gentle Parenting is empathy, kindness, respect, and a close bond between a parent and child. Such connections are given priority over control and obedience, and there are no punishments as such. Instead, gentle parenting uses a type of “positive discipline” where children’s behaviour is guided softly, in a measured way, without fear, threat, or punishment. ‘Gentle’ parents work with children to solve a problem collaboratively while, of course, acting to keep them and everyone else safe.
Authoritative parenting is often seen as a strong, nurturing foundation for early childhood. It’s balanced somewhere between permissive parenting and authoritarian parenting.
Authoritarian parenting is a style that’s highly structured, but low in emotional flexibility. With this parenting style, parents expect blind obedience without question, don’t often explain the reasons for rules, and are highly controlling.
Permissive parenting (sometimes also known as ‘indulgent parenting’) utilises a loving and warm approach towards children, but is often under-structured due to a reluctance to enforce rules.
Helicopter parenting means that parents are very involved — sometimes too involved — often micromanaging the child’s every move.
Velcro parenting denotes a strong level of closeness and a slow level of separation — a kind of hyper-involvement.
Uninvolved parenting (also sometimes known as ‘neglectful parenting’) is evidenced by low engagement, a low level of warmth, and limited support for the child.
Each year on 20 November, families, nurseries, and schools around the world mark World Children’s Day — a global celebration of children and a reminder that every child deserves to be safe, loved, and heard.
At Little Cedars Nursery, we believe childhood should be filled with discovery, laughter, and a sense of belonging. Each day presents countless opportunities for children to explore their world, build friendships and develop confidence in who they are.
The values behind World Children’s Day are deeply woven into the early years. When children feel valued and respected, they learn to value and respect others. Through play, they develop empathy — comforting a friend who feels sad, or cheering when someone else achieves something new.
Even the youngest children have ideas, preferences, and opinions — and part of our role is to listen carefully to them. That might mean noticing a baby’s cues and interests, or responding when a toddler points out something new they’ve discovered.
While World Children’s Day falls just once a year, its spirit is something we celebrate every day. Each time a child is encouraged to speak up, to show kindness, or to follow their curiosity, they’re practising the values that shape a fair and caring world.
Childhood passes so quickly — a blur of breakfast times, nursery drop-offs, and bedtime stories. Yet every so often, something extraordinary happens: a moment that will light up a child’s eyes and linger in their memory for years to come. These are the magical moments that they never forget. They’re also moments that help shape how children see the world, their place within it — and sometimes even themselves.
Psychologists tell us that children build their sense of self through experiences that stir strong, positive emotions — especially awe, wonder, joy, and belonging. These feelings act as emotional anchors, shaping how safe, capable, and loved a child feels. When parents or caregivers create a moment that makes a child’s heart race or eyes widen with joy or wonder, they’re not just giving them a fun memory — they’re helping to build emotional security that lasts well into adulthood.
Magical childhood memories do not require grand holidays or costly toys. They’re far more likely to spring from connection, surprise, wonder, and imagination.
On a clear night, gently wake your child and wrap them in a blanket to watch a meteor shower or count shooting stars. Tell them about the Northern Lights, how they can wish on a star, how astronauts are planning to travel vast distances to Mars, and give them inspiration for their dreams. The quiet awe of the night sky will stay with them forever.
Leave a tiny note or drawing from the “garden fairies” or “forest pixies” thanking your child for something kind they’ve done — perhaps watering houseplants or helping a friend or sibling. It’s a simple act that blends imagination with a message of kindness and care. Perhaps take it a step further and encourage little ones to make mossy beds for the fairies, and a little home-made miniature shelter for them to sleep in. Take photos of them as a memento for your child.
Create small rituals that return every year — picking flowers in springtime to display around the home, having a “summer-solstice supper” in the garden, or putting out biscuits and carrots on Christmas Eve for Santa’s reindeer — be sure to show your little one how the carrots have been nibbled on Christmas morning! Such traditions will give children a comforting rhythm and a sense that life’s changes can be filled with fun and joy.
Pause for half an hour to watch the sunrise or sunset together, make wishes while blowing dandelion seeds into the breeze, or follow a butterfly in the park to see where it leads. These small acts teach children that magic is woven through the everyday world — they just have to stop a while and notice it sometimes.
As adults, those memories often become emotional landmarks: the glow of torchlight in a tent, the spectacle of a meteor streaking across the sky, the distinctive smell of campfire food being carried on the wind, and telling stories beneath a blanket. Such recollections help shape optimism and emotional well-being long after childhood ends. They are also the moments that, years later, children will recall fondly and still talk about.
Sleepless nights are something most parents expect when a new baby arrives. But sometimes those broken nights can stretch on for months, through into toddlerhood, or even beyond. For affected families, bedtime can become a battle every night, and soon the exhaustion can build up and take its toll. 
A sleep consultant works with families to understand a child’s sleep patterns and suggest gentle, practical ways to improve things. They spend time learning about a child’s routine, feeding habits, daily schedule, and sleep environment before creating an improvement plan that feels realistic for the child’s family. The idea isn’t about handing parents a rigid set of rules, but about working together to find an approach that feels the most suitable and fits in with the family’s values.
Working with a sleep consultant often begins with a thorough conversation about your child’s routine — what time they go to bed, how they fall asleep, how they feed, and what happens during the night. From there, the consultant will create a personalised plan that involves tailored changes. These might be small adjustments, such as introducing a calmer wind-down before bed, or they could involve gradually teaching your child to settle with less help. It may also include strategies for how you respond when your child wakes in the night.
Costs for hiring a sleep consultant vary. Depending on the consultant contacted, a one-off initial consultation can often be an affordable first step — and one that will allow families to explore the potential of proceeding with a full plan. However, a full package with several weeks of guidance can often be several hundred pounds. In-home, overnight support is potentially at an even higher end of the scale — but, again, it varies from consultant to consultant. Many families find that online or phone-based support from a sleep consultant is more affordable, and sometimes just as effective.
At Little Cedars Nursery, we understand that sleep — or the lack of it — has a huge impact on family life. Sleep consultants may not be a quick fix, but for families who are reaching their limit, they can offer a real lifeline. Success usually comes from finding someone whose approach aligns with your parenting style, sticking with the plan for long enough to see improvements, and feeling supported along the way.