AN Inverclyde 'super nanny' is putting her passion for play into practice with a new venture for families in a local community centre.
Former family support worker and nursery nurse Jacqui Jack is running play and learning sessions in Auchmountain Hall which are proving hugely popular.
Mums, dads and grandparents from all over Inverclyde are coming along to learn more about the power of play.
They get the chance to learn more about the benefits of it and spend quality time with their little ones.
And they are able to tap into Jacqui's wealth of experience in all areas.
Jacqui, 58, from Lyle Road, said: "When I was working as a family support worker I was running these sessions and I thought I should just keep it going, as the parents loved them.
"It is my passion to help children and their families. It is amazing to help parents see for themselves the benefits of play.
"Being a parent is an amazing experience but it can also be a bit isolating and there is no point pretending otherwise. This is a way of bringing people together.
"It gives parents confidence and we explore different ways to play."
Jacqui's Play and Learn sessions are being enjoyed by lots of babies and toddlers.
Every week there are themes, stations and lots of sensory experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Stephanie Bryce, from Leven Road, comes along with her 16-month-old son Olly Gibson.
She said: "He just loves it. It is great fun and we get to make a mess that isn't in my house!"
Amanda Rae, from the Esplanade, goes along with her eight-month-old Max and two-year-old Phoebe.
She said: "I am a teacher and I love coming here on my day off.
"Jacqui is incredible and we all love spending the time playing together."
Jacqui's daughter Hannah helped her mum set the sessions up and attends along with one- year-old daughter Cora.
Hannah said: "All my friends call my mum super nanny. They are always asking for her advice.
"She has so much experience and it helps everyone. She has helped me with my two children and I don't know what I would do without her.
"All my friends come here as well, it is great that mum is passing on her experience to so many people.
"Mum has really helped myself and my sister Sophie, it is lovely to pass it all on."
To find out more about Jacqui's Play and Learn visit her Facebook page.
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