Surrey Baby Lab

Time for a fun fact! How does the way you talk to your child influence their brain structure and development? Swipe through this post to find out more 🧩🚸🗣️🧠

#turntaking #development #brainstructure

Today is World Cancer Day. The aim of this campaign is to support a person-centred approach to cancer care, to establish that needs are met with care and consideration. 🌍🫂🎗

#WorldCancerDay #WorldCancerAwareness #cancersupport #UnitedByUnique #unitedbyunique

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Today shows respect and acceptance of individuals who encounter difficulties in their life due to disabilities they face. If you know anyone struggling, make sure to continue showing them undivided support 🤝 #support #Acceptance #acceptance #disabilitysupport #disabilityawareness #challenges

If a child struggles with vocalisation is
hearing impairment a potential cause? ✅or❎ Swipe
to slide 2 to find out! #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge
#hearingimpairment #vocalisation #vocalproduction

Is time outside really that valuable? Swipe to find out!! 🧩👩‍👧‍👦 #mythbusters #babies #learning #playtime #playground #cogitivedevelopment #socialdevelopment

Is Parallel play seen as two toddlers standing next to each other, holding hands and playing with the same toy? 👫✅or❎ Swipe to slide 2 to find out! #trueorfalsechallenge #trueorfalse #parallelplay

Forget the expensive toys. Research shows early brain development thrives on connection, not products. Your voice, your attention, your engagement that’s what makes a difference. 🧠✨ #mythbusters #developmentalpsycology #Connection

When does 'stranger anxiety' really begin? Swipe to slide 2 to find out! ✅or❎ #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge #strangeranxiety #attachment

In what ways do children learn? Just from
adults? Swipe to find out! 🧩👩‍👧‍👦 #mythbusters
#babies #learning

Big dreams start small. Happy World Children’s Day! 👶👪✨ #WorldChildrensDay #worldchildrensday #WorldChildrensDay2025 #childrensrights

Is it true or false that New-born babies show preferences for face-like shapes? ✅or❎ Swipe to slide 2 to find out! #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge #facepreferences

Does listening to Mozart really impact intelligence in babies? Swipe to find out! 🧩👩‍👧‍👦 #mythbusters #babies #mozart #intelligence

Today is about honouring the bravery and sacrifice of all who served, and remembering those lost to war and conflict. Lest we forget. ❤️ #remembranceday #remembranceday2025 #lestweforget

Did you know? The way we praise children shapes how they face challenges. Generic praise like ‘You’re so smart!’ may backfire, making kids fear failure and avoid difficult tasks, since they link success to ability rather than effort. #growthmindset #parentingtips #developmentalpsychology

Is it true or false that talking to babies, even before they can reply, boosts their language skills? ✅or❎ Swipe to slide 2 to find out! #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge #LanguageSkills

Do Mothers hold the exclusive rights to the baby attachment contract? Swipe to find out! 🧩👩‍👧‍👦 #mythbusters #attachment #mothers #babies

Do infants form memories? 🤔 See the next photo to find out! 🧩👭 #mythbuster #Cognition #cognition #SocialGrowth #socialgrowth #socialisation

Can Separation Anxiety peak around these times? ✅or ❎ Swipe to slide 2 to find out! #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge #seperationanxiety

Do parents influence their child's brain development? 🤔 See the next photo to find out! 🧩👭 #mythbuster #Cognition #cognition #SocialGrowth #socialgrowth #socialisation

Today is Stuttering Awareness Day 💚 A reminder to speak freely and listen kindly. Let's challenge misconceptions, reduce stigma, and celebrate every voice. Fluency doesn't define communication. #stutteringawarenessday #SpeakFreely #listenkindly 💚

Can a caregiver’s emotions influence how
a child learns to manage their own feelings? ✅
or ❎ Swipe to slide 2 to find out! #trueorfalse
#trueorfalsechallenge #EmotionalReaction

🧠Did you know? Children's brains aren't fully developed by age 5! Brain development continues well into adolescence, shaping how young people think, feel and learn. 🌱 #MythVsReality #ChildDevelopment #braingrowth

This week is OCD Awareness Week! This week is centred around ensuring that individuals with OCD feel supported, and to disprove myths surrounding the mental illness.

#OCD #ocd #ocdawareness #ocdawarenessweek #OCDAwarenessWeek

Is IQ entirely fixed by genetics? ✅ or ❎ Swipe to find out the answer! #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge #braindevelopment

Today is World Mental Health Day! 🧠 This day is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health! 2025 has a focus on supporting the psychological needs of individuals affected by humanitarian experiences.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2025

Can early stress affect brain development and emotional regulation later in life? ✅ or ❎ Swipe to find out the answer! #trueorfalse #trueorfalsechallenge #braindevelopment

Can children invent sentences they’ve never heard before? 🤔
Absolutely! Their incredible brains combine biology and social learning to develop language. 🧠💬 #childdevelopment #languagedevelopment #smartkids

October is ADHD Awareness Month!
The 2025 theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” celebrates the unique and varied experiences of people with ADHD. It's a time to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and support understanding. #themanyfacesofadhd #adhd #adhdawareness

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Research Assistants, Dermot and Leah, to the team! They've just begun their placements and are eager to dive into an exciting year of discovery and development. Here’s to a great year ahead! #researchassistant #developmentalpsychology