Devon Perinatal Mental Health Team

05/09/2025

Forest School Reminder: open to all families, open to the Perinatal Team.
Exmouth Session, 12th September, 11:00-14:00.
The Forest School, Leeford Woods, Knowle Hill, Exmouth, EX9 7AL
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As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we’re embracing the beauty of autumn in our Forest School sessions. 🍁 Spending time in nature supports our mental health—helping us feel grounded, connected, and calm. For babies, it’s a chance to explore new sights, sounds, and textures in a safe, nurturing environment. 🌿

Come join us outdoors to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the season together. 💛

04/09/2025

This is the 6th and last of the videos from the Centre of Early Childhood we have been sharing. https://youtu.be/-FBvetyNE7w?list=PLtZT0xmZMt3WUbbE8uYOkfn2IvhWCZhXW We really hope you have found them as helpful and insightful.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on creating space for connection describes why it is valuable for babies and young children when we adjust the pac...

03/09/2025

This is the 5th (of 6) of the videos we have been sharing from the Centre of Early Childhood. Please do 👍if you have been finding them helpful.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer about how adults can support children’s learning describes the value of providing a level of guided support known ...

01/09/2025

Here is the 4th video (of 6) in the series we have been sharing from the Centre of Early Childhood.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on back and forth interactions describes the importance of adults responding sensitively to children’s early cues ...

01/09/2025

Some really helpful hits for those with older children off to school this week.

29/08/2025

This is the third video (of six) in the fantastic new series of shorts created by The Centre of Early Childhood.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on managing big feelings describes the value of adults supporting babies and young children in managing big emotio...

28/08/2025

This is the second video (of six) in the series from The Centre of Early Childhood.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on noticing and navigating feelings explains the importance of attuned conversations with babies and young childre...

27/08/2025

https://youtu.be/j2DaerplHgk

This is the first in a series of fantastic new short films created by The Centre of Early Childhood, collectively explaining the importance of our babies' first relationships and how best to support and nurture their emotional development. Look out for the full set of 6 films over the coming few days.

The Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer on growing a healthy brain explains why early relationships, surroundings and experiences are central to children’...

26/08/2025

22/08/2025

🌿 Eyes wide, heart open — a baby gazes up at the dancing canopy, mesmerised by the rustle of leaves and shafts of sunlight. Wonder begins here.
✨ At our forest school, nature is the classroom and curiosity is the curriculum. Let your little one grow where the wild things whisper.

Please come join us next week for our Forest School. For all those open to the Perinatal Team and their families (big children welcome!). 28th August 12:15-2:15. At Dainton Copse Forest school, Ipplepen, TQ12 5TX.

07/08/2025

For all those open to the Perinatal Team, please join us next Tuesday, the 12th August, 10:30-13:30 for our new Forest School session at Hakeford Woods Forest School, Stoke Rivers, Barnstaple, EX32 7LB. Ask your practitioner for more details if needed.

🌿 Nature and Babies: A Vital Connection 🌿

Time in nature supports babies’ sensory development, emotional wellbeing, and curiosity. Forest school offers fresh air, natural light, and rich textures that gently nurture growth. Nature doesn’t just stimulate their senses—it soothes their souls.