, flp2016 alumni, #lovebradford day job Edge of care Bradford children's and family trust , love all things nurture and neuro development *views are my own
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Want to light up your baby’s brain? Think “serve and return.” 🎾
Much like a tennis match, serve and return entails back and forth interaction during which adult and child trade conversational (and other expressive) turns.
This father/daughter duo provide a fantastic example.
Only 8 weeks old, baby “serves” by reaching out for her father’s attention - making eye contact, sticking out her tongue, and cooing.
Her adoring and attentive dad, meanwhile, “returns” - mimicking and extending her cues and vocalizations.
As the two participate in this mutual exchange, neural connections are strengthened that support the development of baby’s communication and social skills.
More than just your physical presence, your baby needs periods of your undivided attention - so be mindful of screen time and other distractions and engage your little one face-to-face. The dividends will be huge.
This fantastic 🎥- and model father/daughter exchange - via giannaspapabear on IG.
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#WorldMenopauseDay
Going through menopause at a young age has been extremely difficult, lonely, and frustrating. It has brought on alot more issues than I had anticipated. Lack of supports for #SurgicalMenopause is something that needs to change. We shouldnt be forgotten 💜
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversations starters you can use.
ALT Questions to ask your child What things are you looking forward to? Is there anything you want to talk about? When was the last time you were very happy? What makes you feel calm? What difficulties are you facing now? What can I do to help? Where is a place you feel safe? How are you finding things at school at the moment? What things would you like to do in the future? Would it be helpful if we planned each day together? Do you have any worries about the coronavirus? Where in our home do you feel like you can have your own space? What are you worried about when you lie in bed and can't sleep? Can you show me what you like about gaming? How do you feel about things changing? What do you think could help you feel better? What have you enjoyed about today?
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Excellent documentary of how we can be wounded and shaped in the womb. IN UTERO.🧠🌱
watch.showandtell.film/watch…
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If you’re a foster parent, I urge you to stop writing diaries to your social worker and start writing them to your foster children instead.
Having a different audience in mind, really changed what and how I write.
Our foster children deserve so much better than this:
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Ask yourself what kind of people would trash a movie that exposes something that is happening in the world today ? Not to mention that the movie is based on real life events . #godschildrenarenotforsale #SoundofFreedomMovie
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"This is a genre thriller. Yet it’s an urgent and honest one, and Caviezel gives his most committed performance since 'The Passion of the Christ.'"
-Variety
In theaters NOW. Got to angel.com/tickets to get showtimes.
#SoundofFreedomMovie #AngelStudios
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Sleep deprivation is a massive issue amongst young people using smartphones.
This causes so many issues, including zoning out ,not enough sleep, improper mental growth.
This will be part of our 15 min debating session with our nurture group tomorrow🧠🌱
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Learning can only happen in our most unique part of the human brain,the cortex. To make young people feel safe from battleground childhoods, it's a 3-part process to get to that top smart part.This will enhance positive outcomes for children from adversity, chaos & trauma. 🧠🌱
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The vagus nerve runs from the base of your brain and every organ in the body. It organizes the parasympathetic nervous system plays a role in: heart rate, immune response, digestion, and overall mood. Low vagal tone is associated with inability to emotionally regulate and low stress tolerance. High vagal tone is associated with: flexibility, feelings of connectedness, and ability bounce back or find solutions to stress.
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This is our time. 😭
BRADFORD IS #CityofCulture2025💥
This is our time to celebrate our extraordinary district – and for our young population to become leaders and change-makers to begin an exciting new chapter in our story.
This is Our Time, Our Place #Bradford2025 bradford2025.co.uk/2022/05/3…
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This is what winning looks like! Thank you @bradford2025 and everyone who helped through this journey - we are #CityOfCulture2025 #ItsOurTime #Bradford2025 @Mel_Pickup @theresepatten13 @HelenBfdCCGs @FolukeAjayiNHS @kersten_england
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OMG we've only gone and done it.
Fabulous scenes down in @CityParkBD
The Bradford District is #Cityofculture2025
Go #bradford2025 @bradford2025
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Congratulations #Bradford on winning #cityofculture2025 Really tremendously well deserved. #Bradford2025