#buildahappybrain

Early experiences can have lifelong impacts.... Fantastic graphic here from Harvard Center on the Developing Child, showing what epigenetics is and how the environment can shape our genes. Cuddles matter: they change how your genes are expressed. Supportive and nurturing experiences are crucial in the early years of young children’s lives. #epigenetics #earlyyears #buildahappybrain #connectionmatters #carryingmatters #secureattachment #responsiveparenting #keepthemclose https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BuHe7zxg0HD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qnqeu9xzw0ae

Our January 4th Trimester cycle is about to begin: these lovely leaflets are waiting on each chair for the parents! #sheffieldslingsurgery #slingsinsheffield #carryingmatters #buildahappybrain #4thtrimestersheffield https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVGcWAnCZx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yywbwbx8xole

It's #slingsharesaturday! It's cold in the UK where I am but fresh air is so good for the soul, and good for helping with better sleep! Here's a family of four: mum carrying the toddler and dad carrying the baby and all keeping warm with layers and hats! Have you been outdoors these last few weeks? Was it warm or cold where you were? #slingsharesaturday #connectionmatters #carryingmatters #mentalhealthawareness #buildahappybrain #parenthoodunplugged #childhoodunplugged #yorkshirewildlifepark #outdoors #closeenoughtokiss #wearallthebabies https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BsQH1DJHGqI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=370i12au8yn0

Really pleased with these new #buildahappybrain postcards. The first pack is off to the States to the competition winner! Proper postcards, great to send to parents as encouragement. These will be on the website soon. #encouragement #connectionmatters #carryingmatters #mentalhealthawareness #infantmentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BsOx4Ijn5fg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1shaos0es5vfv

#buildahappybrain https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BsOfbW4nuni/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k4yf7ta4xy8d

Ultimately we hold and carry children to give them freedom (of knowing they are loved, a great start in life) - and it gives us freedom too, both in the short term (hands-free now) and the long term (more confident and secure children as they grow). Choosing to #buildahappybrain is an investment in the family's whole future. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it. Happy New Year! https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BsEDR9sHSPm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xvv0s5fl8853

Babywearing can be a language all its own... cos the chemistry of cuddles is universal. I've just had a lovely chat with this lady and her little girl in the Giardino Scotta... using a JonoBaby meh dai :) she also has two woven wraps 😍 #babywearing #mehdai #buildahappybrain https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BsA_-58He5x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tdp7k51wbpp0

I'm in Italy for a few days: I met this lady in Lucca, her little son sleeping on her back in a torso carry as she walked around. I've also seen a few parents with young babies in what look like hybrid buckle and stretchy wrap carriers... wonder what they are! #carryingmatters #connectionmatters #italy #torsocarry #buildahappybrain https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/Br-sTRLHu6V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mbse3mgsdeqe