For children
We know that it can be really helpful for children to meet others of a similar age who are also donor conceived, so we have a number of ways for them to get together.
Picnics and local meetups
We run over 100 local meet-ups for DCN members each year and many of them are open for children and other members of the family to join too. In the summer months especially there are lots of local get-togethers in a park or nearby green space and these offer a lovely way for children to play together with others who are donor conceived too.
Children’s activities at our conferences
Children’s activities at our conferences
Our London conferences are very much a family affair. Where possible we offer childcare and children’s activities so that parents can bring their children and include them in the event. We know that this can really help stimulate and support conversations the family are having at home. Meeting other children made ’just like them’, as well as the potential for subsequent connections, can make a big difference to how children feel about being donor conceived.
To give you a sense of what we offer, here are the activities we generally offer:
- Childcare for children aged 6 months to 12 years
- What Makes Me, Me? creative session for children aged 8-12
- Talking About Donor Stuff session for children aged 9-13 – run by Dr Sharon Pettle and her team
- Teen group for 13-17 year olds
You can find out more, including how to book, in the Activities for Children page.
