More info on the impacts of the pandemic on infant development here: From Sally Hogg & colleagues. parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/new-first-1001…

Ending my Twitter day with a topic that should be getting much more news coverage:

They're just ordinary marigolds. But when you look close - goodness. Gorgeous art. #Grateful to have noticed at the start of my day.

"As a baby, we find out about the nature of our own mind, the nature of our own thoughts & feelings, IN the responsiveness of the other." This film, with its incredibly important insight, was a central point in yesterday's #DaringVentures with Fife staff. youtube.com/watch?v=Qjfy-8…

Very proud to be part of this team, bringing #DaringVentures to 40 staff in Fife Council this week & next. We've had brave conversations about what it means for us human beings to be biologically wired for relationships - and what happens when systems resist this knowledge.

On my way to a celebratn of Scottish Book Trust Bookbug Hero Awards. Serving on this panel is a highlight of my year. I love the way Bookbug creates community from songs, rhymes & warm welcomes. Here's a reminder of how - in the film of 2022 winner Ian Keane. youtube.com/watch?v=BDmAH7…

I love love ❤️ ❤️ this initiative from Scottish Book Trust .

TODAY! This celebration of babies & children & rhythm & song & parents & communities -- and all the people who make these connections possible. Happy happy day. #Bookbug Scottish Book Trust

'Bookbug is not just sweet, it's essential' – thank you Suzanne Zeedyk for your inspiring words about the Bookbug programme. #BookbugHeroAward

Brilliant that all children are being moved out of Scottish prisons to residential care settings. A great need to remember, although they have come from prisons - they are 'still children with lots of unmet needs'. And while in your care, you have an opportunity to met them.

Thank you to the Scottish Book Trust for a wonderful celebration today in Glasgow for all the Bookbug Hero Award winners. Reading & sharing books & stories with children is such an important experience. I’m so happy to share my love of books with the wonderful children Longridge Primary

Listening to this book today I am reminded about Suzanne Zeedyk talking about being brave enough to use the word Love and what it means to use this word within sectors. Detroit Tigers Pauline Scott 🍊💜 ACE-Aware Nation

I am really #grateful for public transportation.

Join our training on Tuesday 10th Sept exploring the impact of relational trauma on brain development and how the PACE approach increases children's capacity to trust. Sessions: £50 (SAIA members)/£75 (non-members) Book now: bit.ly/4cTl03S #SAIAORG #RelationalTrauma

Outside flowers inside. Such a small act - which I feel #grateful is possible.

"Rip up the behaviourist approach to education." Yes. Once upon a time the scientists & society did not understand the biology of nurture for children. Now we do. It is time for all adults to step into curiosity. The shift starts with each of us. Behaviourism harms children.

While schools talk about the fall out in behaviour & mental health, we put young children in settings with adults who (rightly) don't feel valued. Start with early years care. That is when fundamentals are established for children's biology.

When adults hear the word "boundaries", we tend to think of behavioural boundaries. What matters most for children's developmnt is *emotional boundaries*. The thing is - we adults don't tend to talk abt these. We often don't even see ourselves exercisng them. #DaringVentures