P2P Session 1
Welcome to Session 1 of Pathway to Parenting. Pathway to Parenting (P2P) is a programme for parents to be. It helps you think about the development of your baby and the first few weeks after birth. It helps you to think about how things may change when you become a parent and some of the practical skills you might need to care for your baby.
There are lots of videos, links and activities to support families. During the session you can pause at any time to take part in an activity below or watch a video clip.
This session will cover;
- How your baby’s brain develops before and after birth.
- How you as a responsive parent can help this to happen.
- What it is really like to be a parent of a new baby.
- Equipment you might need to have when your baby is born.
Activities To Do At Home
Click on each bubble to download the activity.
Developmental and Emotional Milestones
DownloadHelpful Videos
Watch these videos to support your learning.
Who Can Help?
You can contact the Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 or texting Parentline on 07520 631590. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) Health Questionnaire will help you to think about your knowledge, skills and confidence in understanding and supporting your baby or child’s health. The results of this can help us, to support you, in setting goals and priorities in a way that is right for you and your family. On completion of the questions you will be signposted to some self care resources which are tailored to your responses. This will help you to take steps to improve your family's health and wellbeing. *Click Here* to find out more.
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