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The importance of the first 1001 days<\/h2>\n

Baby Brain Facts<\/a><\/p>\n

The first 1011 days – early relationships<\/a><\/p>\n

Infant Mental Health and why it matters<\/a><\/p>\n

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Screen time in Under 5’s<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/beststartinlife.gov.uk\/screen-time-under-5s\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Screen time – a helpful guide :: Oxfordshire Healthier Together<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dads and your child’s development<\/h2>\n

How-can-dads-get-involved<\/a><\/p>\n

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Developmental and emotional milestones<\/span><\/h2>\n

Developmental and emotional milestones<\/a><\/p>\n

Baby brain development: Brain development through childhood<\/a><\/p>\n

Lets-Play.pdf (solihullapproachparenting.com)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Encouraging your child’s development<\/span><\/h2>\n

Activities | Toddler | Start for Life (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n

The BBC have produced some great short videos on encouraging your child\u2019s communication through play and activities:<\/p>\n

Activities for 9-12 month olds – BBC Tiny Happy People<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities for 12-18 month olds – BBC Tiny Happy People<\/a><\/p>\n

Activities for 2-3 year olds – BBC Tiny Happy People<\/a><\/p>\n

As have the UK Government<\/p>\n

Hungry Little Minds \u2013 Simple fun, activities for kids aged 0 \u2013 5 (campaign.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n

50 things to do before you’re five:<\/h2>\n

50 Things to Do Before You’re Five in Oxfordshire<\/a><\/p>\n