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School’s out for many of us! 🌻🍧💛
But if you find yourself trying to think of new ways to keep the kids entertained 🤹♀️🤹♂️check out our website for low (or no) cost ideas – indoors & out and for all ages.
➡parentclub.scot/articles/sum…
#ScotlandParents
#SchoolsOutForSummer
Is your young person eligible for the #MenBVaccine? Find out here ⬇️
If you’re eligible for the MenB vaccine, don’t miss your chance to protect yourself against serious diseases like meningitis and sepsis.
For more information and to find out if you’re eligible, visit NHS inform (🔗 link in the replies)
#MenBVaccine
Parent Club Scotland retweeted
Watch @scotgov Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic @MairiMcAllan on a Results Helpline focused episode of Career Stories. She chats about the support callers can get from Advisers after receiving @sqanews results. The helpline opens on 4 August on 0808 100 8000.
Parent Club Scotland retweeted
If you've got a young person at home waiting on their Qualifications Scotland results, make sure you've got 4-7 August marked in the diary. Our annual Results Helpline, will have Careers Advisers on hand to support you in thinking about options for what to do next.
@sqanews
The cries of "I'm starving, what can I eat?!" are all too familiar for most parents 😱
These are just some of the many family-friendly, quick, low cost, healthy snack ideas that can be found on our website🍏🥮🥪
➡parentclub.scot/recipes
#ScotlandParents
#SnackIdeas
We’ve pulled together a list of what you could be entitled to as a parent or carer in Scotland...
Check out our website for more info on @SocSecScot
5 Family Payments➡️parentclub.scot/articles/fin…
#ScotlandParents
Parent Club Scotland retweeted
SAAS News Release - Students urged to apply now for SAAS funding, ahead of 30 June.
Read here: saas.gov.uk/news/guarantee-d…
Lyme Disease is on the rise in Scotland, it’s usually mild but can be serious if not treated.
If you have young children, why not make a fun game out of checking for ticks – by having a good look then tickling for lots of giggles? 😻
Find out more ➡ nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease
Dads, your experience of fatherhood matters... and not just on #FathersDay!
Take 5-10 mins to have your say and help shape support for dads and families across Scotland ✅ Speak up for dads, today!
➡️ bit.ly/dads-survey-2026
@FathersNetScot
As the weather gets warmer (ish!), you may be thinking about spending time with the kids by the water 🏖️
If you or your family get into difficulty whilst in the water, the advice is straightforward:
Float to Live 💟
Find out more parentclub.scot/articles/wat…
@WaterSafetyScot
#DPW
There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing your wee one sleeping peacefully. But to ensure they’re safe while they’re snoozing, it’s important to follow professional, trusted advice 💟
Top tips on safer sleep, visit ➡️parentclub.scot/articles/saf…
#ScotlandParents
#SaferSleepingTips
There are breastfeeding support groups all around the country, run by trained breastfeeding supporters 🤩
A great way for & your baby to meet new friends, and a chance to have a chat about the highs & lows of breastfeeding!
Support group near you➡️parentclub.scot/articles/fin…
Holding, smiling & talking to your baby releases a hormone called oxytocin in both parent and baby 💟
Oxytocin (the love hormone 💞) helps both parent & baby to feel calm and happy and helps boost baby’s brain development
Find out more ➡️ parentclub.scot/articles/lon…
#SBW2026
Keep an eye out for the “Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland” sticker when out & about – it lets you know businesses like cafés/restaurants will make an extra effort to look after you💟
Breastfeeding friendly venues near you➡️parentclub.scot/articles/get…
#ScottishBreastfeedingWeek26
Did you know Scotland has a law to protect you to breastfeed your baby in public? ✅
In Scotland breastfeeding and bottle feeding are both protected by The Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005.
Find out more, here ➡️parentclub.scot/articles/get…
#ScottishBreastfeedingWeek26
You’re not just having fun when you make up silly stories and sing songs to your wee one – you’re doing much more than you think 💞
You’re helping them to feel happy and loved and boosting their social and emotional wellbeing🌟
➡️parentclub.scot/topics/healt…
#IMHAW2026
This week is #ScottishBreastfeedingWeek26
If you’re a new mum who is breastfeeding you might feel a little nervous about breastfeeding when you’re out and about, away from home.
For tips and advice, visit ➡️parentclub.scot/articles/get…
Kids love to snack. The cries of "I'm starving, what can I eat?!" are all too familiar for most parents. It can be easy to run out of low-cost snack ideas 💡
Visit our recipes section ➡️ parentclub.scot/recipes
#FamilyFriendlyRecipes
#ScotlandParents
#SnackIdeas
Accidents can happen at home, but there are lots of things you can do to lower the risk of them happening.
For tips and advice to help you stay one step ahead and keep your children safe, visit ➡️parentclub.scot/articles/avo…
@CAPTcharity
#ChildSafetyWeek2026
Public Health Scotland is reviewing the Ready, Steady, Baby! resource and would welcome feedback 📢
If you are pregnant or have been pregnant / had a baby in the last six months, they would love to hear your views
@P_H_S_Official
➡️online1.snapsurveys.com/SG25…
#ScotlandParents
