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The Village

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A community for new and expecting parents with care experience from @thewhynottrust. Find information, connect with others or get confidential 1:1 support. 💜

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📅 11th Sept: Freshers at South Lanarkshire College – come get your welcome packs. 📅 12th Sept: WellFEST at NESCol Aberdeen City Campus – chat with us about Wee Campus and support for care experienced students. More info soon! Questions? Email [email protected] 💬

📅 11th Sept: Freshers at South Lanarkshire College – come get your welcome packs.

📅 12th Sept: WellFEST at NESCol Aberdeen City Campus – chat with us about Wee Campus and support for care experienced students.

More info soon! Questions? Email hello@whynottrust.org 💬
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Looking after your baby’s teeth is super important Your health visitor will introduce you to Childsmile.🦷They will give you oral health advice and provide you with free toothbrushes and toothpaste. Learn more from NHS Scotland and Childsmile at childsmile.nhs.scot 😁

Looking after your baby’s teeth is super important Your health visitor will introduce you to <a href="/NHSChildsmile/">Childsmile</a>.🦷They will give you oral health advice and provide you with free toothbrushes and toothpaste. Learn more from NHS Scotland and Childsmile at childsmile.nhs.scot 😁
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🌊 Splish splash, it’s National Baby Swimming Week! 🐠 Swimming helps babies grow stronger, improves balance, and boosts confidence—all while having fun! No pool? No problem! Enjoy water play at home too. 🚿 #BabySwimming #TinySwimmers #SplishSplashFun

🌊 Splish splash, it’s National Baby Swimming Week! 🐠 Swimming helps babies grow stronger, improves balance, and boosts confidence—all while having fun! No pool? No problem! Enjoy water play at home too. 🚿 #BabySwimming #TinySwimmers #SplishSplashFun
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Want to support new dads mental health and wellbeing but don't know where to start? 👨‍👧‍👦 This FREE session will help you recognise and respond to dads struggling with poor mental health. Secure your spot!👇 🗓️ Tue, 24th Sep 🕒 11AM - 12PM ➡️ bit.ly/47i7fe9

Want to support new dads mental health and wellbeing but don't know where to start? 👨‍👧‍👦 

This FREE session will help you recognise and respond to dads struggling with poor mental health.

Secure your spot!👇
🗓️ Tue, 24th Sep
🕒 11AM - 12PM
➡️ bit.ly/47i7fe9
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Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Don’t miss out on staying connected with everything happening in our community! By signing up, you’ll get the latest news, tips, event updates, and even some exciting freebies—all delivered straight to your inbox. shorturl.at/9R5fQ

Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Don’t miss out on staying connected with everything happening in our community! By signing up, you’ll get the latest news, tips, event updates, and even some exciting freebies—all delivered straight to your inbox. shorturl.at/9R5fQ
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New mums in Scotland: Did you know you get free NHS dental treatment during pregnancy and for a year after? Keep your smile healthy! Learn more at nhsinform.scot/dentist #FreeFriday NHS 24

New mums in Scotland: Did you know you get free NHS dental treatment during pregnancy and for a year after? Keep your smile healthy! Learn more at nhsinform.scot/dentist #FreeFriday <a href="/NHS24/">NHS 24</a>
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.Childsmile will be at #Stonehaven vaccination centre on Tuesday 10 September (11.30am-3pm) and Wednesday 11 September (9am-1pm) to answer your questions on child oral health. Feel free to stop by! 🦷🪥😁🦷🪥😁🦷🪥😁 Aberdeenshire HSCP Aberdeenshire Health Visitors @AberdeenshireSN

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Hey Renfrewshire parents! 👋 We need caring people to mentor new or soon-to-be parents. Support, advice, and friendly chats—meet in person or online. Interested? Contact Ashleigh at 07850725799 or [email protected]. #Renfrewshire #MentoringMonday

Hey Renfrewshire parents! 👋 We need caring people to mentor new or soon-to-be parents. Support, advice, and friendly chats—meet in person or online. Interested? Contact Ashleigh at 07850725799 or ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org. #Renfrewshire #MentoringMonday
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Are you a care-experienced parent in Scotland? We're helping professionals better understand your experiences with services like healthcare and social work. Share your thoughts for a chance to win a £25 voucher: forms.office.com/e/CmxEAnQ3bd 📋

Are you a care-experienced parent in Scotland? We're helping professionals better understand your experiences with services like healthcare and social work. Share your thoughts for a chance to win a £25 voucher: forms.office.com/e/CmxEAnQ3bd 📋
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Event reminder! ⏰ Join us this week for these events: 📅 11th Sept @ South Lanarkshire College Freshers 🎉 📅 12th Sept @ NESCol Aberdeen WellFEST 🌟 Wee Campus is here to support you! Got questions? Contact us: [email protected] 💬 #SaveTheDate #WeeCampus #FreshersWeek

Event reminder! ⏰

Join us this week for these events:

📅 11th Sept @ South Lanarkshire College Freshers 🎉
📅 12th Sept @ NESCol Aberdeen WellFEST 🌟

Wee Campus is here to support you! Got questions? Contact us: hello@whynottrust.org 💬

#SaveTheDate #WeeCampus #FreshersWeek
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Hey parents with care experience in Scotland! 👋 Your voice matters. Help us ensure professionals better understand and support you by sharing your experiences in our survey. Plus, you might win a £25 voucher! 🎉 Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/CmxEAnQ3bd

Hey parents with care experience in Scotland! 👋 Your voice matters. Help us ensure professionals better understand and support you by sharing your experiences in our survey. Plus, you might win a £25 voucher! 🎉 Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/CmxEAnQ3bd
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We had a great time at South Lanarkshire College today for their Freshers Event. Thanks for having us! We'll also be at North East Scotland College tomorrow 10am-2pm for #WellFest, talking about how Wee Campus can help support students with care experience. #NESCol #FreshersWeek 👏

We had a great time at <a href="/SLCek/">South Lanarkshire College</a> today for their Freshers Event. Thanks for having us! We'll also be at <a href="/NESCollege/">North East Scotland College</a> tomorrow 10am-2pm for #WellFest, talking about how Wee Campus can help support students with care experience. #NESCol #FreshersWeek 👏
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Exciting news! 🎉 Our online baby massage classes are back this September! Join Sarah Jane, our fab team member, for fun, relaxed drop-in sessions – starting Wednesday 18th Sept, 10:30-11:30. Interested? Contact Sarah Jane on 07824 139 693 for the link to join. #BabyMassage

Exciting news! 🎉 Our online baby massage classes are back this September! Join Sarah Jane, our fab team member, for fun, relaxed drop-in sessions – starting Wednesday 18th Sept, 10:30-11:30. Interested? Contact Sarah Jane on 07824 139 693 for the link to join. #BabyMassage
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Are you a young person with care experience looking for housing advice? In our latest mini podcast series, we sit down with Clan Childlaw to discuss the support available to help you understand your legal rights when it comes to housing: shorturl.at/MOxKd #HousingAdvice

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Are you a parent with care experience in Scotland? We’re working towards supporting professionals to better understand the unique experiences of parents like you. Share your feedback in our quick, anonymous survey for a chance to win a £25 voucher: forms.office.com/e/CmxEAnQ3bd

Are you a parent with care experience in Scotland? We’re working towards supporting professionals to better understand the unique experiences of parents like you. Share your feedback in our quick, anonymous survey for a chance to win a £25 voucher: forms.office.com/e/CmxEAnQ3bd
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How’s your Monday? Separation anxiety is normal for little ones starting nursery or school. Here are a few tips to help. 🔹 Start with short separations 🔹 Talk about what you'll do later 🔹 Leave a comfort item 🔹 Keep goodbyes positive More info 👉 shorturl.at/2y1JC

How’s your Monday? Separation anxiety is normal for little ones starting nursery or school. Here are a few tips to help.

🔹 Start with short separations
🔹 Talk about what you'll do later
🔹 Leave a comfort item
🔹 Keep goodbyes positive

More info 👉 shorturl.at/2y1JC
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Are you a student with care experience in Scotland? 🎓 Join Wee Campus—a supportive online community where you can connect, share, and get advice! Drop by our weekly meet-ups starting September 20th, Fridays 4:30-5:30pm. Email [email protected] for the link. See you there! 😊

Are you a student with care experience in Scotland? 🎓 Join Wee Campus—a supportive online community where you can connect, share, and get advice! Drop by our weekly meet-ups starting September 20th, Fridays 4:30-5:30pm. Email hello@whynottrust.org for the link. See you there! 😊
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Bringing a new baby into the world isn’t always easy, and postnatal depression can affect anyone. If you’re feeling anxious or down, please reach out—help is available. Speak to your GP or health visitor. Things will get better. 💙 #MaternalMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #PND

Bringing a new baby into the world isn’t always easy, and postnatal depression can affect anyone. If you’re feeling anxious or down, please reach out—help is available. Speak to your GP or health visitor. Things will get better. 💙 #MaternalMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #PND
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We’re excited to announce that on 2 Oct, The Village will present our new report at Scottish Parliament Visit the Scottish Parliament. 🔹95% of parents have a trusted support network 🔹85% feel more confident in parenting 🔹£9,500 in financial support accessed 🔹100% report improved mental wellbeing

We’re excited to announce that on 2 Oct, The Village will present our new report at <a href="/ScotParl/">Scottish Parliament</a> <a href="/VisitScotParl/">Visit the Scottish Parliament</a>.

🔹95% of parents have a trusted support network
🔹85% feel more confident in parenting
🔹£9,500 in financial support accessed
🔹100% report improved mental wellbeing
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Big hugs can be a powerful tool for calming children with intense emotions. 🤗 When they’re feeling overwhelmed or upset, a warm hug can help them feel loved and supported. 🫶 #BigHugs #EmotionalSupport #ParentingTips

Big hugs can be a powerful tool for calming children with intense emotions. 🤗 When they’re feeling overwhelmed or upset, a warm hug can help them feel loved and supported. 🫶 #BigHugs #EmotionalSupport #ParentingTips