Fiona Oliver

[Teesside University @TeessideUni]

You can still apply to Teesside University and start this September 🎓

Jack chose Teesside University because it was close to where he lived and they offered the course he was interested in. He wanted to study Chemistry because he had done well in this subject at A-level.

Learn more about Clearing at https://t.co/QDiUe3nDjn 👈

[Redcar & Eston SSP @RedcarEston_SSP]

We hope everyone has a lovely summer break. Thanks to all the children and schools for being fabulous this year. Remember to stay active in the holidays. See below to understand why it’s important 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Alison Morton OBE💙 @Alison_Morton2]

Beautiful ☀️☀️in London today
Just prepping for my roundtable meeting with @andrealeadsom #BestStartinLife meeting at 5pm
Will be speaking up for babies & the health visiting services that support them 👶🏿👶🏼👶🏾‼️@iHealthVisiting
Laying strong foundations for health last a lifetime

[grit: breakthrough programmes @grit_2017]

We’re so pleased that @kathrynBoulton1, Executive Director Children & Families @RedcarCleveland has joined our Board of Trustees. As a senior leader for 20+ years we’re excited about what she brings. Welcome aboard, Kathryn!
@PSWRedcar @CswaRedcar @FionaOliver9 @realchrisbell23

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Is my baby ready for solid foods?

Infants can be introduced to foods other than breast milk or formula beginning around six months of age.

Here are a few of the telltale signs that your child is developmentally ready, all of which are on vivid display in this video:

First, your baby should be able to sit up comfortably (either on their own or with support) and demonstrate strong control their head and neck.

Next, assess their swallowing. If your baby manages to transfer food from the front of the tongue to the back, then swallows, this is a good sign that they’re ready.

If, on the other hand, they consistently use their tongue to push food back out of their mouth, they may require a little more time.

Finally, if they open their mouth in eager anticipation when food is offered, like this hungry little one, chances are good that they’re ready.

If you’re spoon feeding, look for a soft silicone rubber utensils, which are far easier on your baby’s tender gums than metal silverware.

This video was shared to FB by Love Babies.

[Dr Karen Bateson @KarenJBateson]

Today is World Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Day.

Including the infant is important to raise awareness that babies are affected by the relational, social & political determinants of mental health.

There is a free webinar at lunchtime today https://t.co/jaN04Rkxpq

[Dr Karen Bateson @KarenJBateson]

As today is World Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Day, it is great to be heading to @ParentInfantFdn Network Day to celebrate the high-impact work of parent-infant relationship (PAIRs) teams around the U.K.

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

If only we had a highly skilled workforce with sufficient capacity to support all families🤷🏻‍♀️#healthvisiting
Evidence is clear-most parents want to do the very best for their children
Lack of support in the earliest years & systemic obesogenic environmental factors need addressing

[Dr Cheryll Adams CBE @CheryllMa]

Here here 👏👏 and we need to get on with it. Funding must be moved back to public health. Just look at the mess we are in. So many children’s whole lives will be affected.

[Nicky Cox MBE 🌍 @FirstNewsEditor]

Today @First_News launches #TheChildrensParty supported by @UNICEF_uk @savechildrenuk and @wwf_uk. Our manifesto is based on @ChildrensComm speaking with a million children. In an election year, kids don't get a vote but they do get a voice. Join us here https://t.co/FyawcCQFsm and download it for your school or home.

[Saul Becker @profsaulbecker]

The Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health which I edited on 'young carers: research, policy and practice' has published 18 articles, all open access and free to download. Please go to the link to access them
https://t.co/TwA5kKs2Cm

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

Ease please share. We hit the news stands today to herald the launch of the publication #FreeloavesonFridays at 6.30pm in The Foundling Museum. 100 care experienced authors speak truth: from a chef to a UN Diplomat. Find it online

https://t.co/FJaEu7Twlk

[1,000 Days @1000Days]

#Breastfeeding is life-saving, cost-effective, and fundamental to building a healthier world.

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Can you cuddle your baby too much?

The short answer is no.

You might have heard guidance that being too responsive to your baby will spoil them.

But that’s really not the case in infancy. Indeed, being responsive to your baby’s desire for comfort is an important part of bonding and attachment.

When you respond attentively to your infant’s cues it helps to create trust, love, and a sense of safety - all cornerstones of longterm mental health and wellbeing.

Don’t forget that your baby has just spent 9 months in close quarters, surrounded by gentle pressure in utero.

It’s little wonder then that they find skin to skin contact and cuddles such a great source of comfort.

No parent can be fully responsive 24-7, of course, so be kind to yourself.

But infancy definitely isn’t the time to skimp on the affection your baby craves for fear of spoiling.

Love them up.

This cuddly pair was shared to IG by cute_baby_reels_12.

[Dr Karen Bateson @KarenJBateson]

This is really worth a read. The old triangle (or stepped care) model isn’t working. Families, needs & systems are more complicated. Ensuring access to specialists at all levels of need is the oil that can help the cogs turn more effectively and efficiently. 1/2

[Andy Smith @andydsmith7]

What an amazing day

“Be real, work hard, never forget your why and always lead with the heart”

Thanks for having us @RedcarCleveland This is why we set up smash Life to “inspire” others - we all owe it to the amazing children in care NOW

❤️💙

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

In support of the first ever National #SUDCAwareness Day for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood, we publish new Good Practice Points for #HealthVisitors on #SUDC
https://t.co/E1VSraA5Uo
#HealthVisiting
@SUDCUK1

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

Seeking to enable change across a system? We have to see tension between stakeholders as inevitable: people with differing goals, assets, powers & traditions. Rather than striving for harmony/consensus, we need to create the conditions for tensions to be experienced as democratic, predictable, innovative & respectful. @tommilaitio says we should aspire to convivencia: the middle space between open conflict & harmony. It means the capability to co-exist across differences, where the parties do not strive to resolve differences but have the ability & willingness for pragmatic solutions. https://t.co/LW7p3ursQq

[Fiona Oliver @FionaOliver9]

https://t.co/7ciHFbP2B5

[Fiona Oliver @FionaOliver9]

Amazing local collaboration resulting in the development of a local clinic for Tongue Tie, supporting our local breastfeeding mums. Health Visitors & Midwives identifying local health needs & with the support of Family Hub Transformation funding were able to make it a reality.