Table 1 Examples of responses for the content analysis
Pair # | Analysed theme | Question | Quotation example |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Social Narrative | First Interest | The idea of getting out of the house with little one to interactive and socialse with other people |
Favourite Part | Enjoyed meeting new people, small group + getting to know them. Fun activities for children | ||
Parent Needs | First Interest | Meeting others, something fun to do | |
Favourite Part | it gives me a small break + it is free | ||
Child Needs | First Interest | My child does not speak trying to bring him on. | |
Favourite Part | Seeing my daughter build relationship with other people and something she really looks forward to every week. | ||
Both Parent and Child Needs | First Interest | This session includes singing together and interaction section. So I thought it might be useful for him (my son) who got delay in speech and language. Also we both can enjoy some good time together in a peaceful setting. | |
Favourite Part | interacting and socialising with other parents my child socialising. | ||
2 | Trust | Differences | Yes, L is able to be himself as he is being assessed for autism at other groups sometimes I am uncomfortable |
Help | I am currently pregnant with my second baby so have found some really good connections and friendships for other people in the same position as me. been a relaxed environment with no judgement to share experiences and worries. | ||
Calm | Differences | relaxed, non-judgemental, supportive -my boy feels safe/at home | |
Help | I have always struggles with anxiety in social situations, however events like this make me feel more comfortable. | ||
Parenting Knowledge | Differences | Gives you ideas of things you can do with baby at home so it doesn’t just stop with the session | |
Help | Parents with children at similar stage so able to discuss e.g. toddler routine, the sessions helped show there’s no right or wrong just use every interaction with baby as bonding time and always encourage them and continued positivity | ||
Creative Music and Play | Differences | Nice and related. My child was engaged and enjoyed himself he remembered the new songs when we got home | |
Help | Loved seeing my child engaging and playing with other grown ups and babies, felt supportive and non judgmental (although I probably sing louder at home!) | ||
Intimate and Child Focused | Differences | Yes much more relaxed and less overstimulating for little ones. More intimate. | |
Help | Smaller group more chance to talk…I had coffee in fed -This group FAB for mental health. Need more mental health struggling mums to attend. |