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06/03/2026

Breastfeeding is an incredible journey—beautiful, challenging, and uniquely special for every family. 💛

I loved this visual from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighting just how amazing our bodies can be. From helping little ones feel safe and connected, to supporting their immune system and development, breastfeeding offers so many powerful benefits—both physically and emotionally.

Whether you breastfeed for a day, a week, a year, or not at all, every parent deserves support, compassion, and good information. 💕 No two journeys look the same, and that’s absolutely okay.

Here’s to celebrating the magic of nurturing, bonding, and doing what works best for you and your baby. 🌿✨

06/03/2026

It’s so easy to forget just how much energy your body is using when you’re feeding your baby. The graphic below explains it perfectly — producing breastmilk can take up around 30% of your body’s energy. No wonder you feel exhausted, thirsty, or hungry… your body is working incredibly hard.

So if today felt like “all you did was feed your baby,” please remember:

✨ You did more than enough.
✨ You showed up in the most important way.
✨ You did amazing.

Be gentle with yourself. Rest when you can. And know that every feed is an act of love and strength. 💛

06/03/2026

Good Morning☀

Happy Infant Feeding Friday!

Hope everyone has a lovely day!🩷

05/03/2026

🌟 Check out the Best Start in Life website! 🌟

It’s a really easy place to find trusted NHS advice about looking after babies and young children — all in one spot. You can learn about things like pregnancy, feeding, sleep, childcare, and how to support a child as they grow. [nhs.uk],

💛 Simple guides on pregnancy, babies and toddlers
🧸 Help with childcare and tools to see what support you can get
📩 Weekly emails with tips based on your baby’s age
🌱 Child development info — from learning to talk, to early learning, to getting ready for school, the website gives easy advice to help children grow and learn well. [beststarti...ife.gov.uk] [nhs.uk]

If you want clear, quick info to help you look after a little one, this site makes everything simple and easy to understand.

👉 Visit: beststartinlife.gov.uk

05/03/2026

Missing children face real danger.
7 in 10 young people who have been sexually exploited have also been reported missing.
to spot missing and exploited young people in public places.
If you’re worried about a child or young person you know, contact Missing People on
116 000.
For more information about missing and exploitation, please visit The Children's Society 👉🏻ow.ly/2Cy650XTWzN

05/03/2026

💛 UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS

Parenting a child with additional needs brings unique joys — and unique pressures. TOGETHERNESS ARE here to help you feel more confident and supported.

This pathway draws on years of experience supporting families with diverse needs. Parents who’ve completed it tell us they feel:
✨ More confident supporting their child’s emotional health
✨ Better able to manage stress and conflict
✨ More connected to their child’s unique way of experiencing the world

Everyone in Northumberland can access Togetherness for free.

Visit www.togetherness.co.uk/learn and enter the access code: HADRIAN to get started today.

04/03/2026

📚📕 It's Nearly World Book Day! 📚📕

Let’s celebrate the magic of reading together! 📖✨ But first… a bit of fun! 😆
Comment below with the emoji that best describes your current World Book Day prep:

❤️ – I've sorted their costume/s! ✅
😱 – Oops… I totally forgot/haven't got round to it yet! 😬
🦋 – Handmade masterpiece this year! 🎨✂️
🤔 – They can't decide what they want to be! 🤷‍♂️
😢 – Not dressing up this year – and that’s okay! 💙 We know families are busy, and celebrating stories is what really matters! 📚

Whatever stage you're at, World Book Day is all about celebrating stories and imagination! 📚💙
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04/03/2026

👂Active listening is the ability to practice to fully focus on, have understanding, and be able to respond to a speaker’s message, both verbally and nonverbally, to foster clear communication and empathy.💗
👂Active listening goes beyond simply hearing words; it involves attuning to the speaker’s emotions, intentions, and nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language, while demonstrating understanding and validation of their experience (Nelson-Jones, 2014).
It is a conscious effort to engage with the person, child, young adult, ensuring that their message is accurately received and that they feel heard and supported to continue to build that strong bond, trust and go on to hold meaningful conversations.

04/03/2026

💗Self Care this March💗
The small changes that we learn to build into our daily routine, give you the courage, confidence and the belief that you need to be the best version of yourself.
By modelling this in a positive way to children, young people, friends and others in the community we continue to promote good mental health and wellbeing.🧠🌞
Regular self-care helps individuals cope with daily stressors, prevent burnout, and maintain resilience💪.
It allows people to be more effective in their personal and professional lives, improves mental health, and supports long-term physical health.
Most importantly, self-care is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it evolves and changes with the individual person, family, circumstances, and life stages.

What are your go to self care tips this March ? 🚴‍♀️🏊‍♂️🫖🍽️☀️

03/03/2026

🎧 World Hearing Day - 3 March
Did you know?
Most babies in the UK have a newborn hearing screen in the first few weeks of life, but hearing problems can also develop later on.

If you're unsure whether your child can hear clearly, here are some common signs to look out for:

👂 Not reacting to loud noises
🗣️ Delayed speech or unclear speech
📺 Turning up the volume on the TV or devices
❓Frequently saying “What?” or asking for repetition
👀 Watching your face closely when you talk
🧭 Difficulty locating where sounds are coming from
🧒 Appearing to ignore when spoken to — especially in noisy environments

If you're concerned, contact your health visitor or GP. A simple hearing test can help put your mind at ease.

💙 Good hearing supports learning, confidence, and connection - let’s give children the best start.

02/03/2026

Children can go missing for all sorts of reasons.

Once they are missing, they are in real danger.
Isolated and scared, without a support system, they do not know what to do or who to trust.

This leaves them vulnerable to exploitation.
By creating safe, non-judgemental spaces for young people to talk about any worries they have, we can prevent them going missing in
the first place.

For more information about protecting young people that go missing, visit Children’s Society’s webpage: ow.ly/2Cy650XTWzN



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02/03/2026

💛✨ What Is Self‑Esteem? (Teen Version)
Self‑esteem is how you think and feel about yourself — your worth, your abilities, and your confidence.
It’s not just about how you look. It’s about believing you matter, trusting yourself, and feeling good about the person you’re becoming. 🌱

🌟 When your self‑esteem is healthy:

😊 You feel comfortable being yourself
💪 You bounce back when things go wrong
⭐ You notice your strengths — even the small ones
💛 You accept your flaws without letting them define you

🌧️ When your self‑esteem is low:

🤔 You doubt yourself
📱 You compare yourself to others (especially online)
😟 You worry about failing or being judged
💭 You care a lot about what others think

These feelings are normal — every teen goes through ups and downs, especially with school pressure, friendships, body image, and social media.

💛 For tips and further advice on how to support your teen and their self‑esteem, visit YoungMinds 👇

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/self-esteem-and-believing-in-yourself/

Self-esteem is how you think and feel about yourself. It’s not just about how you look, but also your confidence. Our tips can help you think positively.