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?
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: https://t.co/F9ANyBqJR3
Pic: Axel Scheffler
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: https://t.co/2YXuw0VwT5
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" https://t.co/MqkMXqmSs9
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
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
https://t.co/lRZU3nqBZV
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
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! https://t.co/fwTiz6bwey
Pic: Jannie Ho
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: https://t.co/mXcp6A6o7H
Babyzone Croydon are hiring! We're looking for someone to look after our Babyzone operations every Thursday in term time. Apply via LinkedIn https://t.co/xoP7yM8ygE #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