Laura A

Geneticist, triathlete and crazy cold swimmer.

[ITV Cycling @itvcycling]

'reflections'

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

So much to love.

Dozens of you have sent me videos from this lovely IG account (dom_pidala), featuring a father-baby duo enjoying some quality time at the piano.

They’re all so rich, combining much needed tummy time with face-to-face contact between father and daughter, and the fantastic sensory experience of dad’s soft musical accompaniment - which I’m imagining that in this position our hero can not only hear but feel.

Talk about combining a whole collection of developmentally beneficial experiences at once!

And check out baby’s grin and laughter. She clearly loves this time together. Just beautiful.

[Mihai Simion @faustocoppi60]

Probably the best video of this Tour so far, raw emotions. 🥺 Victor Campenaerts is a good man, he really deserved a win like this.
#TdF2024

[Lukáš Ronald Lukács @lucxsronald]

Maybe a future big cyclists… What a wholesome photo 🥰

📷: szymon_gruchalski_sports

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

Farewell Jacob Rees-Mogg 👋
[sound on]

[Prem Sikka @premnsikka]

UK children shorter, fatter and sicker amid poor diet and poverty.

Obesity levels up 30% since 2006.

Type 2 diabetes up by 22% in under 25s.

Undre 5s up to 7cm shorter than European counterparts.

Austerity, low wages, two child benefit cap takes toll.
https://t.co/Dc4w7N39J1

[Laura A @LauraGoFaster]

The TV debate last night showed we really need proportional representation in this country.

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

"One Jewish pupil recalls… Farage would sidle up to him and say, 'Hitler was right' or 'Gas ‘em all'" - p31, Michael Crick’s biography of Nigel Farage

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Is it possible to spoil your baby by being too responsive?

The short answer is no.

Somewhere along the way, we developed the notion that letting babies “cry it out” was good for them. In reality, it’s just the opposite.

Warm and responsive relationships help infants develop trust, attachment, and a sense of security… which, in turn, lead to self-reliance and the ability to regulate’s one’s own emotions.

These abilities have been linked to higher self-esteem, improved stress management, healthier relationships, and even superior academic performance.

This lovely video, shared to IG by previvor2survivor states the case beautifully.

This is probably an opportune time for a reminder that parenting is not an all or nothing proposition. It’s impractical to think that even the most attentive parent will be able to respond instantly to EVERY cry.

And within the context of a warm and responsive relationship, that’s just fine.

In finite amounts, opportunities for your baby to self-soothe can be beneficial.

But if you’ve been convinced that responding too often to your infant’s expressions of need is the path to spoiling, think again.

Infants can’t be spoiled by love. It’s just that simple.

[Laura A @LauraGoFaster]

I'm crying a little tonight, over a dog I never met, but who was the very best, goodest girl. Venk, you brought so much joy, thank you xx

[The Golden Ratio @TheGoldenRatio4]

Daily snaps 5/13/24 - some of vink's great adventures

[Laura A @LauraGoFaster]

A tiny penguin left an impression on my bananna.

[joe heenan @joeheenan]

The green party got over 180 councillors.
Reform got 2

The entire British media: Let's talk to Richard Tice & ask him how his party became the new dominant force in U.K politics.

Christ on a fuckin' bike

[Laura A @LauraGoFaster]

Thanks Royal Mail for delivering to my... ummm... Safe place??

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

This is Morty. He overheard you call him a grumpy little guy. Dares you to say that to his face. 13/10

[ARCHIVED - NASA Moon @NASAMoon]

Oops I did it again 🤭

#TotalSolarEclipse

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

What an effort from @JasminKParis! 👏

[Keith @keithdunn]

Jasmin Paris @JasminKParis finished loop five of the #BM100 in 59:58:21.

[Laura A @LauraGoFaster]

@thismumruns @HarveyLewisRuns @JasminKParis Mega goosebumps!!

[Sarah Stuart @SarahRStuart]

My wonderful friend Lucie made this quilt for my daughter Calliope.
We are hoping for a nice story to tell C of how it went on a little journey with @SouthernRailUK and was found by a kind stranger! Please share 💛🧵🪡

[Laura A @LauraGoFaster]

@meganydennis @DrKimEBarrett @alexcr_1 @dcsoto_cl @aarthi_ds @miramastoras @mataaangz @djaga_ @glennis_logsdon @smyan__ @melanie_kirsche @ArangRhie @tycheleturner @deannachurch @jmlasalle123 @LFejerman @prokuninaolsson @AviranLab @ellenleffler @evobioclio @sexchrlab Hi Megan!!! Hope you are having a fab day xxx