We're delighted to be working with the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood as an early adopter of their new series of animated films to support the social & emotional development of babies & young children. Watch + share: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Tamora Langley has written for @politicshome.bsky.social about the fact that too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding. Read her contribution 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/many-babies-suffering-lack-earlymonths-bonding

The video from our latest lunchtime webinar is now online. It looked at the recommendations made in the Manifesto for Babies and the progress being made against them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60eXFC2pUk

Join us for our next lunchtime webinar looking back at our Manifesto for Babies in light of policy developments. 🎤 Hosted by Ben Curran with Tamora Langley, Matthew Hann, Emma Gardner & Eunice Lumsden 🗓️ 1PM on Weds 23 July 👉 Register www.tickettailor.com/events/first1001daysmovement/1786331

📢Calling clinicians working in #perinatal mental health settings.. Can you spare a few mins to help with research for a Clinical Psychology thesis? All you have to do is share your views & experience of parent-infant relationships assessment in perinatal settings. More info: bit.ly/4lTkSqS

The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.

The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.

In response to today's #SpendingReview, our CEO @keithareed.bsky.social has welcomed commitment to expanding the Family Hubs programme, but is disappointed by the lack of clarity around funding for #StartForLife services, particularly during #IMHAW2025 Full statement 👉http://bit.ly/4kCwYDN

Today we've launched new research which shows a growing number of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. But in many areas, specialist support is still not available. Find out more & help us ask #Whoisholdingthebaby?’ this #IMHAW2025 👉bit.ly/43ys30y

Its Infant Mental Health Awareness Week & we're asking policymakers, commissioners & service planners, 'Who is holding the baby?' We're stating the week at 1pm today with a webinar to launch our new #Whoisholdingthebaby report. Last tickets👉 bit.ly/43OF71S #IMHAW2025

We’re one of 70+ orgs united in standing with the PM’s commitment to the early years. Together, we’re urging Keir Starmer to support babies, children and families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025. buff.ly/RVogQQq

Free #IMHAW2025 webinar! Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’. Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2). Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S

📣We're hiring!📣 Following our successful bid with the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we have 2 job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to run development & delivery of the National PAIR Framework. Details: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/vacancies/

Following our Golden Thread report & a recent meeting with ministers, we are very pleased to see the importance of parent-infant relationships highlighted in the Welsh Government's new 10-year mental health & wellbeing strategy. More details 👇 bit.ly/3YzQM1A

Please join us & @labourlist.bsky.social for this exciting free event next Thurs 15th May at 12.30pm. The excellent panel will discuss what Labour's Missions mean for babies. Book now to secure your spot!

We're delighted to announce we've been awarded more than £1 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Framework! Working with delivery partners Ideas Alliance & Anna Freud, we can't wait to get started! Details👉 bit.ly/4jF3G75

The first five years of life are crucial to a child’s development, the prevention of future #mentalhealth conditions and the promotion of mental wellbeing and resilience. Read more about our case for action here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...

Have you seen our External Opportunities webpage? We've recently added the details of a tender from Kent County Council for the creation of a new, ground-breaking multidisciplinary parent-infant service in Kent. Deadline this Wed 16/04 for registering interest. 👉bit.ly/4jpnKd4

📢#IMHAW2025 Theme launched! This year's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th June) will be asking, Who is holding the baby? #IMHAW2025 will shine a light on the gaps in services that support vulnerable babies & their families. Details👉bit.ly/42nUI63 🧵1/2

Lovely long-read in today's @thetimes.com explaining how babies communicate and the importance of talking to them. Also how traumatic births can impact bonding and why parents who are struggling need support. That's our mission at @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...

Great resource recently launched by @foundationsww.bsky.social! The new Practice Guide highlights how effective parenting programmes can help to strengthen families’ response to, and resilience in the face of challenges and improve both parent and child outcomes. Take a look 👇

@bencurran.bsky.social and @childrennortheast.bsky.social met with @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social recently to talk about their 'Little Minds in Mind' parent-infant relationship service and the Start for Life programme. Sharon also heard how important local services are from local families.

Thanks Nursery World for chatting to @mayaellismp.bsky.social, our Chair of the new APPG on Babies. Maya speaks about what inspired her to get into politics, and how having a new wave of MPs with young families in parliament offers a huge opportunity to represent babies! Read more: bit.ly/42PXKCG

The decline in young people's mental health is unacceptable. As members of the Coalition, @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, we're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the children's mental health crisis. 🧵1/2

We're delighted that the Govt. has recently announced £126million funding for Family Hubs & #StartforLife. Every interaction in these early relationships is a chance to build a baby's brain. Anytime, anywhere, it all adds up #LittleMomentsTogether nhs.uk/start-for-life/early-learning-development/

@pippaheylings.bsky.social asked whether Start for Life services could be extended to every area of England, including to her South Cambridgeshire constituency. The government confirmed that it holds the ambition to ensure that start for life services reach every child.

2024 has been a great year of progress for the babies, families & professionals we aim to support. From more specialised teams, our #BabyPM film, & the great news that #StartforLife will be extended! Read our round up here: bit.ly/4fnJ4gr Merry Christmas & thanks for all you do to support babies!

📢New All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Babies launched!👶The new Group's purpose is to champion the needs of vulnerable babies & will be led by the elected officers @mayaellismp.bsky.social @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social Patrick Spencer MP & Freddie van Mierlo MP. More details 👉bit.ly/4f8Ved6