The final six designs for Scotland’s Baby Box have been revealed by the Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald. He unveiled the shortlist during a visit to the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design where he was joined by the finalists and judges as the designs were made public for the first time. Continue reading Baby box designs: the shortlist revealed
Tag: Children and Families
Network to support new mothers’ mental health
A drive to improve mental health services for new mothers has begun with the launch of a national network of specialists across Scotland. Continue reading Network to support new mothers’ mental health
Get your tickets for Community Ceilidh
Polar Bears at Potterrow!
Fiona Manson (left) and Eilidh MacAskill (right), are performing in the relaxed performances of The Polar Bears Go Up at The Studio, 22 Potterrow this week for pupils of Edinburgh’s special schools. The show about two intrepid polar bears and their journey into space is touring to Cumnock, Stirling and Greenock in February.
Picture: Phil Wilkinson
‘Yuck … I’m not eating THAT!’
Broccoli and cauliflower are back on the menu
A campaign to help Scottish parents get greens on plates launched this week as new research revealed almost a third (29 per cent) of parents surveyed have at some point given up trying to feed their children vegetables. Continue reading ‘Yuck … I’m not eating THAT!’
New Year, new activity at Muirhouse Millennium Centre
Come and see fabulous new FetLor
Extend child poverty scheme, say Scottish Greens
Vulnerable Scottish families could gain more than £2.3million a year, according to research by the Scottish Greens who are campaigning for a Glasgow-based project aimed at reducing child poverty to be rolled out across the country. Continue reading Extend child poverty scheme, say Scottish Greens
New Year, new opportunities: Dads Rock seeks new members
Thank you for supporting our work so far. From 2017 we’re going to improve how we engage with our members and we’d love others to sign up to be new members. Please forward this onto any interested individuals, see below for more details and click on this link to complete the application process:
http://www.dadsrock.org.uk/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/13-join-us
Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes
Scotland’s first Baby Boxes have been delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Continue reading Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes









