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Newsletter re Trauma Stewardship & Self Care for Change Makers & People who Care This Sunday

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Empathy Begins in Infancy - Neuroscience News Children as young as 18 months display empathic concern towards others, marking a significant milestone in early emotional and cognitive development.

Digital Devices Hinder Kids’ Emotional Regulation Development

A new study shows that using digital devices to calm children's tantrums can impair their emotional regulation abilities later in life.

Researchers found that frequent use of tablets or smartphones for this purpose results in poorer anger and frustration management skills.

Children need parental guidance to learn healthy emotion regulation instead of relying on digital distractions.

Educating parents on better strategies can improve children's long-term emotional well-being.

National Volunteer Week is coming up from 20-26 May!

The theme 'Something for Everyone' emphasises that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering.

The trick is to get involved in something that you're passionate about.

We are so excited to be offering this workshop on Trauma stewardship with Susan Jane Morrison - early bird approaching - sliding scale of economy - book now www.heartplace.org.au

Serotonin-Producing Gut Bacteria in Newborns Shields Against Allergies

New research highlights the critical role of unique gut bacteria in newborns, producing serotonin to educate immune cells and prevent allergic reactions early in life.

The study reveals that these bacteria encourage the development of T-regulatory cells, crucial for suppressing inappropriate immune responses and preventing autoimmune diseases.

This work suggests that before the neonatal gut matures to produce its own neurotransmitters, specific bacteria supply essential serotonin, promoting a balanced immune system.

Such findings underscore the importance of early exposure to beneficial bacteria for preventing allergies and potentially autoimmune diseases later in life.

https://neurosciencenews.com/serotonin-allergies-microbiome-25766/

A groundbreaking study shows kids learn better on paper, not screens. Now what? For ‘deeper reading’ among children aged 10-12, paper trumps screens. What does it mean when schools are going digital?

Envisage Creative Arts invites you to join us in our new morning Creative Expression group in the welcoming space of the Heart Place, upstairs in Fremantle Fibonacci Centre, 𝟏𝟗 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨 𝐒𝐭, 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞. (with the awesome Hinata Cafe downstairs).

Give yourself permission to be a part of a process that...
• Provides a nurturing environment for all participants to feel comfortable to engage in the process of art making
• Gives a supportive space to create, share or just be
• To ensure this we limit the group to 10 participants
• The main focus of creative expression is on your own process in art making, not the end result
• No judgement attached, no art experience needed

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 our 'Pay What You Can Sliding Scale of Economy' options for unemployed, students, carers, seniors and low income earners.

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 - 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://heartplace.org.au/creative-expression-1
(Book under casual class options or class packs)

How Infant Cries Activate Mother's Nursing Response - Neuroscience News A new study unveils the brain mechanism in rodents behind a mother's quick response to her newborn's cry by releasing breast milk.

Charting Infant Minds: Early Brain Development Mapped - Neuroscience News This research, offering novel insights into the complexities of infant brain development, paves the way for further studies on early brain developmental processes.

Envisage Creative Arts The focus of Creative Expression is on your own process in art making, not the end result.

Understanding infant mental health and wellbeing (for parents) This resource aims to help parents and carers understand the changing nature of infant mental health and wellbeing.

This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme for 2023 is 'Bonding before birth'. The first 1000 days of a child's life are a time of important rapid physical, emotional and cognitive development. These experiences in utero, through infancy (0–12 month) and into toddlerhood (1–3 years) can have lifelong impacts. These early years are vital in shaping a child's long-term social and emotional wellbeing.

This article explores the developmental stages for children from birth to three years, risk factors in infant and toddler mental health and resources to support early intervention and anticipatory guidance: https://bit.ly/3p5h76S

Caring for the whole family | PANDA Family care is worth the effort and can have immediate and long-term benefits for the health of your relationships.

Childhood: The Unexplored Source of Knowledge | Alice Miller, PhD There are many areas where concern with early childhood can represent a liberation from age-old blind alleys.

Babies Feel Pain More Intensely Than Adults, Brain Imaging Study Finds - Mad In America Researchers found that 18 of 20 “pain regions” active in adult brains are also active in newborn brains, and that babies are actually four times more sensitive to pain than adults.

Spontaneous Baby Movements Are Important for Development of Coordinated Sensorimotor System - Neuroscience News A new study reveals the spontaneous, random movements babies make aid in the development of the sensorimotor system.

Prenatal Wellness Classes Cut Moms’ Depression in Half up to Eight Years Later - Neuroscience News Pregnant women who participated in group wellness classes for eight weeks were half as likely to suffer depression eight years later compared to women who did not attend the classes.

Fatherhood Changes Men’s Brains - Neuroscience News Researchers find significant changes in fathers' brains between the prenatal and the postpartum period. The main changes occurred in cortical areas associated with visual processing, attention, and empathy toward their baby.

WHO now recommends all premature babies receive immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth The WHO newly recommends all premature babies should receive immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth, without an initial period in an incubator, citing the benefits of bonding. Category : Children's Health, Baby Health