Zaynah was the first child in her family so her mother, Iram, wanted her to play and interact with other children of her own age. When Zaynah was nearly two years old Iram started taking her to stay-and-play sessions at Netherton Park Children's Centre in Dudley.
There they found a warm welcome and were soon invited to join the Butterflies group, which offers a range of age-appropriate activities for one- to two-year-olds.
The staff make sure that all parents feel welcome and get to know each other, and Iram enjoyed joining in with the activities alongside Zaynah.
They made pizzas and chose their own toppings; they looked at hard, dry pasta and saw how soft it got when it was cooked and ready to eat.
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