Posts Tagged ‘families’
New Buggy Walks resource
Buggy walks What is a buggy walk? Quite simply, it’s a semi-organised walk for mums (or others with babies) to bring their wee one along, meet other parents, have a bit of chat and share any hints and tips. Being a new parent can be challenging at the best of times, and many people feel…
Read MoreQueer Families: LGBTQ friendly children’s books
Storytelling is an important part of our Queer Families group- not only is it a fun and engaging activity for young kids, it’s also a great way to share stories about LGBTQ families and children. We also found that a lot of schools and nurseries want to be more inclusive but aren’t sure where to…
Read MoreMums Returning to Work: Resources, training and more
Resources for creating a Mum-Friendly Workplace Here you can find our Mums Returning to Work resources, including our new Support Pack for employers and training videos! Mums Returning to Work grew from our experience supporting different groups of Mums, parents and employers to develop equal policies, an inclusive culture, and the space and skills for…
Read MoreCelebrating Mum-Friendly Workplaces
Celebrating Mum-Friendly Workplaces Mums Returning to Work celebration event Our Mums Returning to Work project is holding a celebration event on the 25th Nov 1-3pm to celebrate the work of the project and all it has achieved in partnership with ACE Place, Indigo and Cadzow nurseries- becoming the first ‘Mum Friendly’ employers is Scotland. This…
Read MoreRECRUITING: P/T Project Worker, based in Newtown St Boswells
We’re looking for a new team member in the Borders. All the details are below. Please do not send CVs/cover letters. Instead fill out the application form. If you are unable to fill out this form or require it in a different format, just get in touch and we can make alternative arrangements. Job…
Read MoreFelting together for community care and wellbeing
Felting together for community care and wellbeing Connecting and recharging through a families felting event We all know the importance of self-care as a way to look after your wellbeing. Especially in difficult, ever-changing times like the current pandemic, time to relax and recharge is vital for personal resilience. But community-level care is equally important!…
Read MoreFamilies Wellbeing resources
Families Wellbeing resources Tips and tools for building safe, inclusive communities and friendships – online and offline A key part of wellbeing is the ability to make and maintain the friendships we want, both locally and through the things that interest us and the experiences we share. The aim of the Families Wellbeing project is…
Read MoreFamily Wellbeing in North Glasgow
Through our ‘Families Wellbeing’ project we’re hearing from a range of different families across Scotland about the impact of COVID-19 on their wellbeing and what they have found to be helpful. This blog shares the experiences of New Scots families living in Royston, North Glasgow and how accessing safe, socially distant outdoor play sessions has…
Read MoreFalkirk shimmy
As part of the Families Wellbeing project funded by the Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund we set up a new digital peer support group for families to come together to enjoy weekly activities, get ideas & chat in the Falkirk area. This week the Falkirk Families Wellbeing group enjoyed a Facebook live session of belly dancing…
Read MoreNorth Moray Coast’s Response to COVID-19
The North Moray Coast communities have come together and responded quickly and effectively to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first actions were taken by Burghead and Cummingston Community Council. They called for volunteers, with Chris Tuke as a focal point. The response was great with many more volunteers than tasks to do tasks like shopping for…
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