For BCT Talks, the BCT invites speakers who are experts in their field to present and discuss a wide range of family-related subjects in a series of information talks for adults.
From picky eating and multilingualism in parenting to estate planning, job and parenting skills, these talks cover a variety of issues in a one-off session or in a series of workshops over several weeks.
BCT Talks are always live events and are held either at our Clubhouse on Chaussee de Waterloo 620 in 1050 Ixelles or online.
Important information:
- The link to an online talk will be sent to participants who have registered up to 24 hours before talk. (If you register within 24 hours of the talk, we cannot guarantee that you will receive the link.)
- If you can no longer attend a talk, you must inform our talks coordinator at talks@bctbelgium.org, so we can update the number of participants.
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we may cancel or postpone the talk, so as not to waste the speaker's time.
Upcoming talks:
Babywearing workshop @ Clubhouse
Suitable for: parents and expecting parents, beginners and those with some experience. From birth. Group of maximum 7 parents.
Programme (90 minutes):
- Short introduction about safety in babywearing
- Step by step teaching and practising of various carry techniques
- Possibility to practise with a realistic weighted babywearing doll, before trying it with your baby
- BCT library : see which wraps are available and will be used during the workshop
- Possibility to rent one of our wraps. If interested, ask by mail the catalogue. The rent is 5 euro*week, with 50 euro refundable deposit. If you wish to rent, please bring the deposit in cash.
Registration: via the linked form on Twizzit
Cost: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
For questions, contact : talks@bctbelgium.org
How to prepare for the holidays @ Online
Bring all your questions and worries for us to tackle, so that you can feel more prepared and at ease when it comes to planning your family holiday.
This online talk will be given by member Eszter B. Szabo, a LCS coach, who mainly works on mindset and emotional management. Eszter has worked with over 100 mums from all over the world, helping them create their own unique ways in motherhood.
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
Registration via Twizzit/Offer/Talks forms
For questions, contact : talks@bctbelgium.org
Cloth Nappies workshop @ Clubhouse
Are you interested in trying a more sustainable alternative to traditional disposable nappies? If so, join us for a quick introduction to cloth nappies.
We will go through the different washable nappy systems, the most common issues when using cloth nappies, and demonstrate how to use them. All ages are welcome!
This session will be run by Claire Whittaker, nappies@bctbelgium.org and Jo Aubrey, a mum of three and a UK-registered nurse with extensive experience supporting new mothers.
Registration: via the linked form on Twizzit
Cost: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
For questions, contact : talks@bctbelgium.org
Baby's first solid foods @ online/Clubhouse tbc
The introduction of solid foods is a window of opportunity to grow a healthy nutritional foundation for your baby. This is also a very vulnerable period for parents, as many questions, methods, and opinions arise.
When and how do I introduce solids?
What are the advantages of purees?
Why choose ‘baby-led weaning’ (Rapley method)? What and how much should my baby eat?
And what about food allergies, gut health and introduction schedules?
In this talk, registered family dietitian Sofie will give you an idea of what to expect from your baby’s eating behavior and the role of solid foods throughout the first year of life, followed by an interactive Q&A.
Sofie De Niet (sofiedeniet.be) is a Brussels-based family dietitian for multi-cultural families. Sofie wants to support your family’s eating patterns without nurturing diet culture. Her mission is to contribute to a healthy relationship with food for the whole family, fostering happy generations and healthy bodies.
Cost: FREE for BCT members
Registration: Please click on 'Offer' in Twizzit to find the talks registration. For questions, please contact talks@bctbelgium.org.
Flat-head syndrome @ online
Join us for an engaging and informative talk on flat head syndrome.
Together, we’ll explore how the infant cranium develops, what can influence head shape, and the key causes and risk factors to be aware of. You will also learn strategies to prevent flat head syndrome and effective approaches to manage it when it occurs.
Led by Ines Dubois, an osteopath specializing in perinatal care, this talk is designed to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools they can use every day.
For questions, contact talks@bctbelgium.org
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
Registration: via our app on Twizzit/Offer/Talks forms
Matrescence: The “In Between” of Motherhood @ Clubhouse
Coming up this autumn, Clubhouse
This talk is suitable for mothers in the first years after childbirth.
Becoming a mother is a deep psychological, emotional, relational and identity transition.
Some women feel naturally at home in motherhood. Others feel disoriented, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are becoming. Most experience a mix of emotions that can be difficult to name or explain.
This talk introduces the concept of matrescence: the transition into motherhood, and explores how becoming a mother can affect identity, emotions, relationships, boundaries, work, and sense of self.
Together, we will reflect on some of the common but often unspoken experiences of early motherhood, including the emotional and identity shifts that can happen after having a baby.
The session will include:
- a short introduction to matrescence and the changes that happen during this transition;
- reflections on identity, emotional adjustment, and self-care in motherhood;
- facilitated group discussion and sharing in a supportive environment.
The session will be led by Tatiana Anishchenko, an ICF-certified coach specializing in life transitions, including motherhood, burnout, identity shifts, and career transitions. Before coaching, she spent more than 10 years working in international HR and Learning & Development roles. Her approach combines psychological reflection, somatic (body-based) awareness, and practical support for women navigating major life changes.
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
Registration via Twizzit/Offer/Talks forms
For questions, contact : talks@bctbelgium.org
BCT Talks/Workshops are:
- free for BCT members (unless specified). Join us now!
- open to non-members as well, for a participation fee of 10€ (unless indicated differently)
- for questions email talks@bctbelgium.org
If the talk description says Registration via Twizzit:
- non-members please use this link: app.twizzit.com/go/bct-talks
- members please use your Twizzit app (on the home screen find 'Offer' at the top centre, scroll down to find the talks form) or the website (just use the link above but remember to log in before you register!)
