Trafford Infant Parent Service

Trafford Infant Parent Service - working with families from pregnancy through to 5 years old

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

A lovely poem for world prematurity day yesterday, illustrating how this can understandably be such a time of mixed feelings 🩵

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Today is World Prematurity Day.
Sending love to the little heroes born too soon and their families too.

#WorldPrematurityDay #WorldPrematurityDay2024

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

Words are so powerful…have a pause and think, even in a high stress moment, what will my child feel and remember from this interaction…it can last a lifetime #BuildUpOrTearDown #WeHoldPowerInOurWords

[Words Matter @WordsMatter_]

Reflect on a moment when an adult’s kind or encouraging words made a lasting impact on you as a child. We’d love to hear how these positive affirmations influenced you! Comment below 💬👇

#WordsMatter #WordsMatterCharity #LetsBuildChildrenUp #PowerOfWords #PositiveAffirmations

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

This is such a lovely example of serve and return. It is so important in our little ones’ journey of learning. Remember to pause to allow them the space to copy or reply ❤️

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

I only have eyes for you, Dad. 👀

Take a moment to admire not only this sweet “serve and return” conversation between this father and daughter - but the completely unbroken eye contact they share.

Eye contact is an important early developmental milestone for your baby and key to strengthening attachment during infancy.

So carve out time for regular face-to-face interaction.

This eight-week-old is in a particular sweet spot on the eye contact front, as newborns’ vision tends to take on greater clarity and focus between 6-10 weeks.

Suddenly see can see dad’s face in detail and doesn’t want to miss a single second.

What a sweet duo.

(Note that if your baby is not making regular eye contact by 2-3 months of age, it’s worth bringing this to the attention of your pediatrician - as this may be a sign of a vision issue or other developmental concern.)

This great video was shared to IG by marywrites.

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

In support of Baby Loss Awareness Week, @tommys and @MRainbowclinic are inviting families to light a candle at Trafford Palazzo in memory of those lost during pregnancy & perinatal death. Join the 'global wave of light' on 15th October 2024, from 18.30 💙💜

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

Lovely to see the fun this family are having and the understanding of this little one 🥰

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Check out this little comedian. 🥸

Not long ago I fielded a question about how to interpret a newborn’s smiles and laughter - noting that (at three days old) these behaviors were probably more reflexive than intentional.

In doing so, I also made a promise: that meaningful smiles and laughter would be just around the corner. And that once they arrive you really couldn’t miss them.

Which brings us to this little joker.

You only get a quick glimpse of the game he’s playing with his grandfather, but what you’re watching is the pair using rapid changes in their facial expressions to make one another laugh.

And boy, is it effective!

Watch as our hero goes from delighted to completely straight faced at the drop of a hat. His serious face makes grandpa laugh and this brings out some of the biggest baby grins you’ll ever see.

It’s clear that this little guy is engaging in humor on purpose - and takes real pleasure in making his family laugh.

He’s just the right age as well.

At about 9 months, babies begin developing “theory of mind” - or the ability to begin envisioning a situation from the viewpoint of another.

I’d say he has a pretty good sense of what will make his grandpa guffaw. Wouldn’t you agree?

This amazingly expressive little guy was shared to IG by thatbabyluv.

[Kindred Squared @KindredSquared]

Early Childhood education expenditure per child in the UK is ~£5,260. This compares with ~£8,960 OECD average.

What do you think this means for children and families in the UK?

@tes
https://t.co/oB1RP0WZS9

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

A fabulous depiction to reminds us to be curious about a persons behaviour, no matter how small they might be👶 Thank you for the illustration @Juliet_Young1

[Juliet Young (she/her) @Juliet_Young1]

An adaption of another iceberg drawing. This one reminding us to remain curious about behaviour that challenges us...

[Dr Karen Bateson @KarenJBateson]

Parenting interventions which focus on responsive relationships rather than just on behavioural techniques have quadruple the effect on a range of positive outcomes. It’s not one or the other, but “relationships first” is the secret sauce.

[Mind @MindCharity]

This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. Please save and share ❤️

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

Great resource you can work through in your own time, to learn more about how your child might be viewing the world, including those who have just started school 🎒

[Home-Start HOST @HomeStartHOST]

Whatever kind of parenting day you're having, we're here for you 💜

Tag your fellow parents to let them know they're doing a great job 💜

If you feel like you need some extra help, visit: https://t.co/53hP5mAcpf

[Trafford FIS @TraffordFIS]

Parents and carers with children 5 and under are invited to join us for our free stay and play sessions, there will be:
•Information
•Crafts
•Snacks
•Rhyme Time

https://t.co/phWlWDnmlK

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

“What’s this?!”

A new mom reached out yesterday, requesting an explanation of that phase “when toddlers start pointing at everything, wondering what it’s called” - and noting that it’s her 13-month-old’s current obsession.

So absolutely, let’s talk about it!

First can we just acknowledge how AMAZING it is to be a 13-month-old?

As a general rule of thumb, two things are happening for children around this age:

1) After a year of almost total dependence, they have unlocked the secret to mobility (taking their first steps and walking on their own), and

2) They are exploding into spoken language, growing both their expressive and receptive vocabulary each and every day.

And then there’s the wonderment.

Two weeks ago my family and I visited the Grand Canyon for the first time. And it was just breathtaking. I’d never seen anything remotely like it.

As adults we don’t often have those kinds of experiences anymore. We’ve been there and done that.

But toddlers have mind-blowing experiences every day as they encounter the world for the first time. It’s just magical.

What’s more, consider the amazing conceptual learning here. Toddlers are learning that everything has a name of its own.

And they NEED to know the names. All of them.

So get ready! Because your toddler’s vocabulary is about to grow exponentially - just like little Bonnie’s here, who’s using the occasion of a nature walk to expand her own linguistic database.

This inquisitive little one was shared to TT by rileykayscott.

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

Thank you for sharing this research @grahammusic1
It's great to know about the many ways in which intervening early with parent child psychotherapy can be so beneficial!🧬

[graham music @grahammusic1]

important study showing that parent child psychotherapy can reduce so many later problems, even cellular ageing..... So lets intervene early! https://t.co/Eo0HhdFcDI

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

This is a fabulous @TEDTalks explaining 'How every child can Thrive by Five' where Molly explains brain development and how parents can actively and successfully support positive brain growth 🧠
Watch here👇
https://t.co/TueaxyTl8G

[Words Matter @WordsMatter_]

Engage in these simple ball games with your child to enhance their language development and build stronger communication skills. Playtime is learning time! 🌟⚽ Hashtags: #WordsMatter #WordsMatterCharity #LetsBuildChildrenUp #LanguageDevelopment #ParentingTips #PlayAndLearn

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

Great reminder to celebrate the new movements your baby makes 🥳
Noticing when your baby does something new is a great way for you to bond, as you watching them as they learn and encouraging them along the way helps them feel cared for 🥰

[Peeple @PeepleCentre]

Tummy time, crawling & walking may not be Olympic sports but for babies & toddlers they represent big milestones worth celebrating! 🥇

Each one is a stepping stone to the next & offers new opportunities to move, stretch out & discover the world!

Next stop: LA 2028!

#Olympics

[Home-Start HOST @HomeStartHOST]

Parenting can often feel like being on a rollercoaster, especially during the Summer Holidays!
It's possible to feel overwhelmed with love one minute & then like you need a break the next.
It's completely normal to face difficulties along the way. Remember you are not alone. 💜

[Trafford Infant Parent Service @TraffordIPS]

Such a great video shared by @DanWuori of a lovely serve and return interaction between a baby and their dad 🥰 even simple interactions like this can make the world of difference to your baby 💚

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Hey! I can do that too!

Over the years I’ve shared dozens of wonderful examples of serve and return interactions, in which infants and their parents engage in back and forth verbal communication.

But this turn taking and mimicry isn’t limited to spoken language.

Get a load of this father and son, who are mirroring one another’s physical movements as they lay together on the bed.

Our hero is ready to roll and dad is here model the movement and help him put in the reps.

Just fantastic!

This lovely video - which is labeled “playing games with my dad” in Turkish, was shared to IG by dyguckr.