Thriving

Greater Manchester 10 Top Tips for Thriving

The GM 10 Top Tips for Thriving are ten key messages to support social emotional development and wellbeing for babies and young children and can be used by everyone. Each tip is designed to give families and anyone working with children some small suggestions that can make a big difference and help give children the best start. Each message is based on sound research and is delivered by children.

Below are some resources which have been developed to showcase the tips including a printable leaflet and poster, video clips of children speaking the tips and the tips have also been translated into a number of commonly spoken languages across GM.

woman holding baby

Tip 1

Our special bond starts to form when you sing and talk to me before I'm even born'

mug

Tip 2

Seeing you calm and relaxed, helps me to feel calm and relaxed too

Family playing with baby

Tip 3

I feel safe when you notice I need something and respond consistently

woman consoling crying baby

Tip 4

I need help calming down, when I feel overwhelmed by strong feelings

father and baby

Tip 5

I like it when you use predictable routines and tell me what's coming next

Child playing

Tip 6

I like it when you recognise things I am doing well and celebrate with me.

women playing with babies

Tip 7

Meeting new people whilst being with you, helps me to learn that interacting with others is safe

Tip 8

I learn words to describe the feelings in my body and wonder aloud what I may be feeling

Tip 9

If I'm struggling to manage my behaviour, talk to me calmly

man lifting child

Tip 10

I love it when you give me undivided attention, when we play together

Resources

Top Ten Tips for Thriving Slides (PDF, 12.6MB)

Top Ten Tips for Thriving Poster (PDF, 9.3MB)

BBC Tiny Happy People Website (external website)

Social Media Graphics (Zip file)

GM 10 Top Tips for Thriving Translated (Zip File, 23,497KB)

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