Babies start learning even before birth – their brains develop gradually during the weeks and months in the womb. Once they are born, this growth increases rapidly as they begin to experience and process the world around them. What surrounds us shapes us. 📷: HarvardCenter

Children learn language best when it's introduced sensitively, in context, and in small, manageable ways. Try narrating play with simple, repetitive phrases - commenting on what children are doing as they do it, with pauses to let it sink in. peeple.org.uk/peep-talk #TALK #EYFS

Take time to notice and comment on children’s emotions, for example ‘I can see that you're feeling cross!’ This helps children start to recognise their own emotions, and have the words to describe them. #PSED #peep #emotionalwellbeing

⭐Peep practitioners: Join us for your FREE Peep in Practice session ⭐ The session is about collaborating or co-delivering Peep groups with other organisations or sectors. 📅Monday 2nd June ⏰15.30 - 16.30 💻Sign up via the Peep in Practice page in the login area #CPD #PIP

❓What role do hobbies play in the lives of children & young people in Scotland? Parenting across Scotland need your help! They're asking parents and carers to complete a short survey to inform a new report on hobby access in Scotland. 📋 Take part here: forms.office.com/e/NzC7BS9yTB #Scotland

Great to hear and share ideas, and meet friends old and new at this year's Children in Scotland conference. Do pop by our stand to say hello! #CISAC25

You & your child can share musical moments anywhere, especially as part of everyday routines: 🎶energetic, active songs whilst tidying up 🎶 quiet, restful music to snuggle up to at bedtime 🎶fun, sing-alongs on car journeys 🔒peeple.org.uk/content/toolbo… #musicalmoments

Parents play a big part in their child’s early learning - often without even realising it. Peep sessions build confidence by showing how everyday moments help children learn and develop - the Home Learning Environment in action! #EarlyYears #Parenting #Peep#HLE

This week is Libraries Week & we'll be celebrating the vital role libraries play in transforming lives. Libraries welcome children from the very earliest months of life, helping parents and carers to support their child as they grow & learn! #LibrariesChangeLives.

📢 Dads in Scotland – we want to hear from YOU! 📢 Our #DadsSurvey2025 is now LIVE! It only takes 5-10 mins to have your say and help shape support for dads and families across Scotland. ⬇️ Your voice matters. Take part now! bit.ly/dadssurvey2025

❤️Love libraries💙 🪄Storytime magic ❤️First books to love 🎶Songs and rhymes 🧸Play and learn 🙂Friendly faces 📖Cozy reading nooks 🫱🏽‍🫲🏽Welcoming community 💙Rhymetime or Peep sessions 🔍Space to explore 📚A love of reading begins here #LibrariesChangeLives #EarlyLiteracy

Infant mental health is an often overlooked and misunderstood subject. Infant Mental Health Awareness Week provides an annual opportunity to discuss the importance of supporting babies’ mental health and wellbeing. ➡️ parentinfantfoundation.org.uk #IMHAW2025 #Whoisholdingthebaby

This graphic is part of the UNICEF UK and PEDAL Cam toolkit which describes what it means for babies and young children to be mentally healthy. Early Moments Matter. ➡️unicef.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #IMHAW2025 #WhoIsHoldingTheBaby

Our Peep TALK programme is a great way to help families support their young child's language development, especially if they're concerned about it or waiting to see a Speech & Language Therapist. 📆Thurs 3rd July Wed 10th September ℹ️peeple.org.uk/peep-talk-trai… #TALK

Play is a child’s right. We welcome Centre for Young Lives call to restore play to the heart of childhood. From better spaces, safer streets & time to play, to support for parents & early years staff. There's #EverythingToPlayFor so let's get it right.   #InternationalDayofPlay

🎉 Huge congrats to Derby on their successful EQA! 6 parents achieved the full ‘Supporting Parents and Families to Learn Together’ award - boosting confidence, skills & next steps in education or work. peeple.org.uk/parent-qualifi… #PeepProgression #FamilyHubs #LifelongLearning

Our friends at Fathers Network Scot are asking you to share your experiences. Over 400,000 dads in Scotland have dependent children...yet their voices often go unheard. Speak up for dads & help build understanding & drive meaningful change: bit.ly/dadssurvey2025 #DadsSurvey2025

‘I always say to the other mums I got my job because of Peep. I did the Pathway & it didn’t feel like being at college, it just felt like being with my friends & other young mums & I was able to do it with my daughter too.’ Read more in our case study: local.gov.uk/case-studies/u…

A simple provocation: •freeze a small toy (like this dino) in a block of ice. •Offer warm water, pipettes, spoons or brushes. •Observe melting, explore change, encourage prediction + language. Science in action, led by curiosity. #EarlyYears #STEM