Frances Carr
@midgetmummsie.bsky.social
Passionate about all things related to child development and the best interests of the child, especially after family trauma.
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Frances Carr
@midgetmummsie.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Is This A National Tragedy? #childrights
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This is why I continue to speak out. This is over a year old but still very relevant.
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The bust of Sir Winston Churchill sits in Trump's Oval Office. He was an immensely brave leader who visited Washington, dressed in fatigues, seeking support against a despot. We all know what he would have made of today's unedifying spectacle and whose side he would have been on.
February 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The bust of Sir Winston Churchill sits in Trump's Oval Office. He was an immensely brave leader who visited Washington, dressed in fatigues, seeking support against a despot. We all know what he would have made of today's unedifying spectacle and whose side he would have been on.
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Still Too Many Sheriffs in Too Many Family Court Cases
Parents report appearing before four, five or more sheriffs despite case management changes that seek ‘judicial continuity’
Only 1 in 5 had the same sheriff for the duration of their court case.
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Parents report appearing before four, five or more sheriffs despite case management changes that seek ‘judicial continuity’
Only 1 in 5 had the same sheriff for the duration of their court case.
More⬇️
www.sharedparenting.scot/still-too-ma...
Still Too Many Sheriffs in Too Many Family Court Cases - Shared Parenting Scotland
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February 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Still Too Many Sheriffs in Too Many Family Court Cases
Parents report appearing before four, five or more sheriffs despite case management changes that seek ‘judicial continuity’
Only 1 in 5 had the same sheriff for the duration of their court case.
More⬇️
www.sharedparenting.scot/still-too-ma...
Parents report appearing before four, five or more sheriffs despite case management changes that seek ‘judicial continuity’
Only 1 in 5 had the same sheriff for the duration of their court case.
More⬇️
www.sharedparenting.scot/still-too-ma...
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Shared Parenting Scotland fully recognises the unique lifestyle of those that serve or have served in our Armed Forces and the toll this can take on family life especially when children are involved.
Our specialised veterans service is supported by the Veterans Foundation
Our specialised veterans service is supported by the Veterans Foundation
January 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Shared Parenting Scotland fully recognises the unique lifestyle of those that serve or have served in our Armed Forces and the toll this can take on family life especially when children are involved.
Our specialised veterans service is supported by the Veterans Foundation
Our specialised veterans service is supported by the Veterans Foundation
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Your baby doesn’t need shoes. 👞
Learning to walk is a complex process that, among other things, requires strength and coordination across an entire network of muscles and tendons.
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Learning to walk is a complex process that, among other things, requires strength and coordination across an entire network of muscles and tendons.
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January 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Your baby doesn’t need shoes. 👞
Learning to walk is a complex process that, among other things, requires strength and coordination across an entire network of muscles and tendons.
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Learning to walk is a complex process that, among other things, requires strength and coordination across an entire network of muscles and tendons.
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Being the best role model, we can be through ALL of life's trials and joys, is what parenting is all about.
Modelling how to divorce amicably with your children's best interests paramount is the #1 priority to ensure this doesn't have a life-long impact.
#BothParentsMatter
Modelling how to divorce amicably with your children's best interests paramount is the #1 priority to ensure this doesn't have a life-long impact.
#BothParentsMatter
The years of early childhood are an apprenticeship in what it means to be human. And your baby wants nothing more than to be like YOU.
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January 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Being the best role model, we can be through ALL of life's trials and joys, is what parenting is all about.
Modelling how to divorce amicably with your children's best interests paramount is the #1 priority to ensure this doesn't have a life-long impact.
#BothParentsMatter
Modelling how to divorce amicably with your children's best interests paramount is the #1 priority to ensure this doesn't have a life-long impact.
#BothParentsMatter
Grandparents are a vital part of a child's development.
Cutting out that source of love and connection cuts them off from their identity and sense of belonging.
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Cutting out that source of love and connection cuts them off from their identity and sense of belonging.
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December 7, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Grandparents are a vital part of a child's development.
Cutting out that source of love and connection cuts them off from their identity and sense of belonging.
www.facebook.com/share/r/d22S...
Cutting out that source of love and connection cuts them off from their identity and sense of belonging.
www.facebook.com/share/r/d22S...
Brilliant video from Shared Parenting Scotland
Demonstrating how to communicate with the ex when Christmas plans for sharing the children don't work out as you expected/hoped.
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Demonstrating how to communicate with the ex when Christmas plans for sharing the children don't work out as you expected/hoped.
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How to keep your cool when co-parenting this Christmas!
YouTube video by Shared Parenting Scotland
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December 3, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Brilliant video from Shared Parenting Scotland
Demonstrating how to communicate with the ex when Christmas plans for sharing the children don't work out as you expected/hoped.
youtu.be/_ZO3KygnAoM?...
Demonstrating how to communicate with the ex when Christmas plans for sharing the children don't work out as you expected/hoped.
youtu.be/_ZO3KygnAoM?...
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If you have (or have ever had) a little one who looks at you like this, you have much to be thankful for indeed.
Now let me tell you what your baby can’t quite yet: Your baby is thankful for YOU.
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Now let me tell you what your baby can’t quite yet: Your baby is thankful for YOU.
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November 28, 2024 at 2:15 PM
If you have (or have ever had) a little one who looks at you like this, you have much to be thankful for indeed.
Now let me tell you what your baby can’t quite yet: Your baby is thankful for YOU.
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Now let me tell you what your baby can’t quite yet: Your baby is thankful for YOU.
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#BothParentsMatter
Just because marriages finish, families don't. Children need the love they knew before, to continue after divorce. They need as much stability and continuity that they can get.
So please don't dis your ex I front of the children. They copy EVERYTHING.
Just because marriages finish, families don't. Children need the love they knew before, to continue after divorce. They need as much stability and continuity that they can get.
So please don't dis your ex I front of the children. They copy EVERYTHING.
Parenthood is an awesome responsibility.
That’s true throughout life, but never more so than in early childhood - as young children lovingly apprentice alongside their parents (and other loved ones) as they learn what it means to be human.
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That’s true throughout life, but never more so than in early childhood - as young children lovingly apprentice alongside their parents (and other loved ones) as they learn what it means to be human.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM
#BothParentsMatter
Just because marriages finish, families don't. Children need the love they knew before, to continue after divorce. They need as much stability and continuity that they can get.
So please don't dis your ex I front of the children. They copy EVERYTHING.
Just because marriages finish, families don't. Children need the love they knew before, to continue after divorce. They need as much stability and continuity that they can get.
So please don't dis your ex I front of the children. They copy EVERYTHING.
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The moment abuse occurs, everything changes for the survivor. Touch becomes complex. Sudden movement creates threat. Shame pushes them to question their role in the pain. This is not weakness. This is survival in real time and it deserves compassion and understanding.
November 26, 2024 at 1:48 PM
The moment abuse occurs, everything changes for the survivor. Touch becomes complex. Sudden movement creates threat. Shame pushes them to question their role in the pain. This is not weakness. This is survival in real time and it deserves compassion and understanding.
Hmm... food for thought. So many are mentioning the extreme right of politics, as they should. But I was thinking of the followers of the extreme left, too.
R.I.P common sense, respect and empathy, the virtues of centralist politics.
R.I.P common sense, respect and empathy, the virtues of centralist politics.
Word of the day is ‘sequaciousness’ (16th century): the slavish and reckless following of another person in matters of thought or opinion.
November 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Hmm... food for thought. So many are mentioning the extreme right of politics, as they should. But I was thinking of the followers of the extreme left, too.
R.I.P common sense, respect and empathy, the virtues of centralist politics.
R.I.P common sense, respect and empathy, the virtues of centralist politics.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
In this case, delayed justice has caused significant issues for this traumatised parent.
The boys continue to indoctrinated to reject this parent. The impact of this undermines their identity, potentially causing significant harm
In this case, delayed justice has caused significant issues for this traumatised parent.
The boys continue to indoctrinated to reject this parent. The impact of this undermines their identity, potentially causing significant harm
November 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Justice delayed is justice denied.
In this case, delayed justice has caused significant issues for this traumatised parent.
The boys continue to indoctrinated to reject this parent. The impact of this undermines their identity, potentially causing significant harm
In this case, delayed justice has caused significant issues for this traumatised parent.
The boys continue to indoctrinated to reject this parent. The impact of this undermines their identity, potentially causing significant harm
Can't wait to hear my granddaughter coo like this - due in 10 weeks 😍
Does your baby coo or hum themself to sleep? If so, you aren’t alone.
Listen closely to this darling little one, shared to IG by lexalynn225, as she begins to float off to sleep.
Her soft vocalizations are an expression of contentment.
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Listen closely to this darling little one, shared to IG by lexalynn225, as she begins to float off to sleep.
Her soft vocalizations are an expression of contentment.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Can't wait to hear my granddaughter coo like this - due in 10 weeks 😍
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Your baby may be able to sit upright without assistance as early as 6 months, but, like most skills, this is one perfected over time.
This happy little guy is almost there. It’s hard when Dad has more jokes than you have balance and core strength!
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This happy little guy is almost there. It’s hard when Dad has more jokes than you have balance and core strength!
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November 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Your baby may be able to sit upright without assistance as early as 6 months, but, like most skills, this is one perfected over time.
This happy little guy is almost there. It’s hard when Dad has more jokes than you have balance and core strength!
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This happy little guy is almost there. It’s hard when Dad has more jokes than you have balance and core strength!
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Word of the Day is ‘gwenders’, from old Cornish dialect: a disagreeable tingling in the extremities (or no sensation at all) due to extreme cold.
November 20, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Word of the Day is ‘gwenders’, from old Cornish dialect: a disagreeable tingling in the extremities (or no sensation at all) due to extreme cold.
Grandpa interacting with his grandson.
Widening the circle of invested adults in a child's life like this is invaluable for healthy children development.
#GrandparentsMatter
Widening the circle of invested adults in a child's life like this is invaluable for healthy children development.
#GrandparentsMatter
Let’s talk about language-rich environments.
One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
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One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
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November 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Grandpa interacting with his grandson.
Widening the circle of invested adults in a child's life like this is invaluable for healthy children development.
#GrandparentsMatter
Widening the circle of invested adults in a child's life like this is invaluable for healthy children development.
#GrandparentsMatter
Reposted by Frances Carr
Let’s talk about language-rich environments.
One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
(Thread 🧵)
One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
(Thread 🧵)
November 19, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Let’s talk about language-rich environments.
One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
(Thread 🧵)
One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
(Thread 🧵)
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Happy #InternationalMensDay to all my friends around the world. This year's theme is positive male role models.
That reminded me of Steve Whitehouse who earlier this year helped to save two people and dog from a fire and then carried on with his round
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That reminded me of Steve Whitehouse who earlier this year helped to save two people and dog from a fire and then carried on with his round
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Hero' binman rescues man, woman and dog from Tipton house fire - BBC News
The fire is believed to have started when an e-bike battery exploded while on charge.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Happy #InternationalMensDay to all my friends around the world. This year's theme is positive male role models.
That reminded me of Steve Whitehouse who earlier this year helped to save two people and dog from a fire and then carried on with his round
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That reminded me of Steve Whitehouse who earlier this year helped to save two people and dog from a fire and then carried on with his round
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Frances Carr
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your baby? How about a “face book?”
I’ve written often about how much infants love the faces of their loved ones. Indeed, we’re biologically driven from birth to distinguish - and study - the faces that matter most.
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I’ve written often about how much infants love the faces of their loved ones. Indeed, we’re biologically driven from birth to distinguish - and study - the faces that matter most.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your baby? How about a “face book?”
I’ve written often about how much infants love the faces of their loved ones. Indeed, we’re biologically driven from birth to distinguish - and study - the faces that matter most.
(Thread 🧵)
I’ve written often about how much infants love the faces of their loved ones. Indeed, we’re biologically driven from birth to distinguish - and study - the faces that matter most.
(Thread 🧵)
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Not all hurt people, hurt people. Some of them remember how much it cost them and couldn’t imagine putting someone else through that.
November 17, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Not all hurt people, hurt people. Some of them remember how much it cost them and couldn’t imagine putting someone else through that.
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Parents should focus their energy on acting in the best interests of their child.
#ParentalAlienation
#ParentalAlienation
November 17, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Parents should focus their energy on acting in the best interests of their child.
#ParentalAlienation
#ParentalAlienation
@sheraresearch.bsky.social
Why did you block me? In order to stop children being psychologically abused, there needs to be an open dialogue between all invested parties.
Why did you block me? In order to stop children being psychologically abused, there needs to be an open dialogue between all invested parties.
November 17, 2024 at 1:40 PM
@sheraresearch.bsky.social
Why did you block me? In order to stop children being psychologically abused, there needs to be an open dialogue between all invested parties.
Why did you block me? In order to stop children being psychologically abused, there needs to be an open dialogue between all invested parties.
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Never underestimate a cycle breaker. Not only did they face years of generational trauma, but they stood in the face of that trauma and said “This ends with me.” This is brave. This is powerful. This comes at a significant cost. Never underestimate a cycle breaker.
November 15, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Never underestimate a cycle breaker. Not only did they face years of generational trauma, but they stood in the face of that trauma and said “This ends with me.” This is brave. This is powerful. This comes at a significant cost. Never underestimate a cycle breaker.
This is why I continue to speak out. This is over a year old but still very relevant.
youtube.com/shorts/Hg0Xh...
youtube.com/shorts/Hg0Xh...
Is This A National Tragedy? #childrights
YouTube video by Frances Carr
youtube.com
November 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM
This is why I continue to speak out. This is over a year old but still very relevant.
youtube.com/shorts/Hg0Xh...
youtube.com/shorts/Hg0Xh...