The Institute of Wellbeing

We had two session today Sip and Paint followed by our regular Rhyme and Reading session. It was all so much fun,the parents were so thankful and the children were covered in paint.They made footprints and handprints and pictures with their parents. #littlemomentstogether

@ellecatomusic had 2 sessions this week in Shirley library. It was an absolute pleasure to work with @toyesundaywrites .The events went so well and were organised brilliantly. Well done @t_for_toye Thank you to @croydonlibraries for hosting. #loadthemup

Children celebrated the 62 year Anniversary of Jamaican Independence in Centenary Square Birmingham followed by Chat Play Read workshop at the Exchange, where their work was Viewed by Lord Mayor of Birmingham and Dr Beverly Lindsay OBE DL. Congratulations to @sbrooksaui2023

We love building the children’s confidence and encouraging them to believe in themselves. We collaborated with @the_afrolights to deliver their amazing session : The power of positivity. #start4life #littlemomentstogether

A huge thank you to the lovely @jenny.m.griffin . We love these games you have kindly donated. Families will get to spend some quality time together playing and exploring. Thanks for thinking of our families, we truly appreciate your kindness ♥️♥️♥️ #littlemomentstogether

Our national lead Ahmad Yuhanna @growing_minds_bookshop attended a Community Engagement Event funded by the NHS on the 3rd August at the Zinnia Centre. The event was called Feel The Rhythm, Beat the Stigma in the lovely city of Birmingham. #start4life #chatplayread

There are many ways to boost your child’s brain development. Like helping them to ask questions, so they can grow their understanding of the world. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice. #loadthemup #start4life #chatplayread

We have so many new parents coming to our sessions and we love that you want a session that exposes your child to learning and reading books. Each week we have a free book for you to take home and continue your home learning. Book now for this weeks session: elle@tiow.org

The @the_afrolights are back again. Join our free summer 2 day event. Fun activities and positive affirmations packed into a 2 hrs session. Join now email: elle@tiow.org Only 7 spaces left each day. Book now to avoid disappointment. #start4life #loadthemup #positiveaffirmations

@therealjonnyambrose talks opening about breaking generational cycles. He speakers about not having grown up with his biological father and what he will do differently. youtu.be/vLDhdMmhOTQ?si… #generationaltrauma #breakingthecycle #raisingchildren

AJun he’s just 2 years old and he mimics reading books. He’s sharing more with other children too so he’s learning to be around other children which is great for when he starts nursery. Join our session weekly each and every Friday: elle@tiow.org #familyhub #start4life

Literacy made fun, join for free now with @ellecatomusic . Learn numbers, new words, new sounds, abcs, all taught by song. Let’s make learning fun. Book now: elle@tiow.org #start4life #littlemomentstogether #chatplayread

The BBC joined @leshaswellnesshub group today, our Bedford lead to speak with the mums about the cost of living and their experiences and what they feel the government can do better for our Bedford community. This will be broadcasting on BBC ONE tonight at 6pm, tune in everyone.

Literacy made fun. Join us this Friday for our weekly Rhyme and Reading session. Book for free: elle@tiow.org #start4life #learnthroughplay #littlemomentstogether

Our lovely national lead Ahmad Yuhanna had a pop up stall at the Community Nubian Market. He had some fabulous conversations with parents in regards to the importance of early literacy skills and creating little moments with your children. @AhmadYuhanna #start4life

Just 15minutes a day with your child impacts their lives. 1-2-1 interaction with each child creates such a wonderful bond and makes the child feel important and safe. #littlemomentstogether #start4life #chatplayread

We’ve seen a lot of children grow up with us and off to nursery and school. Join us this Friday for more learning through fun. Book now with our Ambassador @ellecatomusic elle@tiow.org . Our free session is for children 0-4years old. See you all on Friday 945-11am. #start4life

This Saturday, book now for our positive affirmation session. Children build confidence and parents can too. Let’s load them up with good things to say about themselves and others. Book for free: elle@tiow.org #start4life #positivity #littlemomentstogether

This Friday join our free Rhyme and Reading session. Our session teaches parents how to make learning fun. Your child will learn through actions, songs and play. Book now: elle@tiow.org #start4life #littlemomentstogether

@growing_minds_bookshop one of our National leads tells us what he would do differently as a Father if he could turn back the clock…… #fathersday #littlemomentstogether #start4life