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‘Your Brain is Amazing’ was a practical and fun course to celebrate our wonderful brains and gather ideas for fun activities to share later with a child. Grandparents explored how the brain links with emotions. They found it helpful to understand how a brain works. Participants learned the importance of acknowledging emotions and giving descriptive words to feelings. Learning through play and active listening helps build relationships. Creating a story from their own memories to share with a grandchild encouraged emotional and generational connections. Learning to utilise tools for problem solving without criticising or blame led to mutual cooperation and respect, thereby building strong, healthy bonds within families. The free 2 hour workshop drew four grandparents from the area. Participants were given a booklet, handouts, shown videos, and took part in group activities. Grandparents found the new information on the brain of great interest, conveyed through videos, handouts and talks. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the event was successful.

BAW provided a helpful link. This was our first year of involvement and we look forward to providing more options for the Yorkshire area in years to come.