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The Babyzone team are currently watching on repeat this marvellous 7 year old, Molly's @TEDTalks, telling us all how every child can thrive by 5. ted.com/talks/molly_wright_h… #earlyyears #babyzone #babies #minderoofoundation @minderoo
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Parent Champions are parents who provide information to other parents, get involved in the community and encourage parents to access family services.
Could you spare a few hours a week to chat informally to other parents?
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Stories have a serious superpower - they help us walk in other people's shoes!
Here, we've put together a list of books that do this brilliantly and could help to encourage kindness and compassion: booktrust.org.uk/booklists/k…
Pic: Axel Scheffler
ALT The front cover of Kind - an illustration of a lion giving a flower to a lamb
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NEW: The early years are vital for a child’s development. But many of the poorest families are locked out of the government's 30 hours of free early education and childcare for three- and four-year-olds.
#aFairStart
We’ve looked at the issue in detail: suttontrust.com/our-research…
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A beautiful selection of pre-loved items, all ready to be sent out to a newborn baby girl, packed with ❤️ by our volunteer, Sarah.
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Early brain development lays the foundations for what happens next and influences a child’s ability to take advantage of other developmental opportunities. Read our evidence brief on the First 1001 Days and why it is "the age of opportunity" parentinfantfoundation.org.u…
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For #FollowFriday we want to shout about @PNDandMe and the #PNDHour that Rosey hosts every Wed on Twitter from 8-9pm. If you are facing perinatal mental health challenges and want to come together with others to share, this hour offers great peer support #MaternalMHMatters
Such an important article. Covid has undoubtedly impacted babies and their parent's experiences over the past 18 months, but the first 1000 days cannot be ignored in how we move forward post-covid. #earlyyears #maternity #mentalhealth #babybrain #first1000days @first1001days
Leading Psychologist and Researcher Penelope Leach says that the government’s #BabyBlindspot means the importance of the first two years of life is being ignored and is harming children’s development.
Read our Thought Piece
mindinmind.org.uk/thought-pi…
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👀 @DrRanj @agnes_agyepong @iamElliottRae @sheena_byrom @dopeblackmums @MarkWilliamsFMH, Vicky from @SurreyHeartland & others talking about @BabyBuddyApp 2.0
To get involved search
“Baby Buddy 2.0”
@Apple & @GooglePlay,
download the “beta” & give @bestbeginnings your feedback!
We had a great introduction to the #Croydon voluntary setor yesterday @croydonva Thornton Heath networking event. @Babyzoneuk is looking forward to making lots more friends in Croydon to talk all things #babies #earlyyears #charity
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Did you know we have special booklists just for 0-5s? We know it can be hard to figure out what to read with your little ones, so we've put together some great ideas separated out by age for you! booktrust.org.uk/books-and-r…
Pic: Jannie Ho
ALT An illustration of a bear and a tiger from the front cover of Animal ABC
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Did you know that EVERY baby in England is entitled to a free #Bookstart baby bag before they turn one?
If you haven't received yours, try asking at your local library - you can find out more here: booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
ALT A photo of a Bookstart baby bag wiht a leaflet, two finger puppets, a copy of Tummy Time and a copy of Zoom to the Moon
Babyzone Croydon are hiring! We're looking for someone to look after our Babyzone operations every Thursday in term time. Apply via LinkedIn linkedin.com/jobs/view/26676… #charityjobs #mustlovebabies #babyzone #croydon
Babyzone Croydon is ready! Looking forward to seeing lots of babies and toddlers today for some FREE and fun soft play and FREE classes #PlayWeek2021 #earlyyears #croydon
It's #PlayWeek2021 which is what Babyzone is all about. Parents bring their little ones along to play in the stay and play and take part in a range of fun baby & toddler classes. Barking @futureyz on Wednesdays & Croydon @LegacyYZ on Thursdays. Come and play at Babyzone for FREE!
Babyzone's 1st tweet! Babyzone is running in Youth Zones in Croydon & Barking in term time. It's FREE classes and stay & play for families to drop in. There's no timetable, very flexible & absolutely no pre-booking! It's all about #earlyyears #babies & #toddlers being #easyaccess