Baby brain development

Hopes and dreams for our new baby

• When my baby is born I hope that…
• As my child grows, I dream that he or she will…
• When my child is older, I hope their memories of their childhood are…
• When my child is older, I hope their memories of their childhood are not…
• The things I can do to help my child achieve these hopes are…
• The things that might make this difficult are…
• The kind of support I will need is…

Help parents manage their expectations and the realities of having a new born (Download this as a resource for parents and see ‘My week, Your Week’ to help parents understand roles and different perspectives which may lead to conflict in Resources).