A space to share resources with mums and families that may be useful. We could all do with a little extra help now and again – whether that is additional reading resources about something we are interested in, or someone to talk to when we need support the most.
WANT TO READ MORE ABOUT THESE TOPICS? HERE ARE SOME OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL ARTICLES FROM RESEARCHERS IN THIS AREA:
To read more about dyadic processes try this open access article (academic language)
To find out more about how synchrony is measured, have a look at this open access article (academic language)
To learn more about the factors that may influence dyadic synchrony at ages 3-9 months, read this open access article (academic language)
If you need to reach out for support, there are a number of organisations that offer help:
- Samaritans provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support for anyone who is struggling to cope: call 116 123, or email:jo@samaritans.org
- Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline service for any individual who is experiencing low mood and depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to: call 0800 83 85 87
- CALM is a helpline service for anyone in the UK who is feeling down and needs to talk with professionals for comfort and information. Phone: 080 0585 858 (5pm-midnight)
- Family Lives provides immediate help and support from volunteer parent support workers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: call 0808 800 2222, or visit www.familylives.org.uk
- Gingerbread is the leading national charity working to help lone parents and their children: call 0808 802 0925