Dr Karen Bateson
@karenjbateson.bsky.social
Charity CEO Oxford Parent-Infant Project (oxpip.org.uk). Clinical psychologist. Posting about science, practice & policy of early years interventions. I like a challenge so also a wife, mother, dog owner & fell-walker 🥾89/214
It's nearly time to get my hiking boots on for a massive mountain walk I'm doing to raise money for Oxford Parent-Infant Project .
@oxpip.bsky.social does amazing work & every £ raised will be doubled by the Big Give, so please do pledge if you can.
Pledge form here: forms.office.com/e/bMjXZcdW3k
@oxpip.bsky.social does amazing work & every £ raised will be doubled by the Big Give, so please do pledge if you can.
Pledge form here: forms.office.com/e/bMjXZcdW3k
May 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
It's nearly time to get my hiking boots on for a massive mountain walk I'm doing to raise money for Oxford Parent-Infant Project .
@oxpip.bsky.social does amazing work & every £ raised will be doubled by the Big Give, so please do pledge if you can.
Pledge form here: forms.office.com/e/bMjXZcdW3k
@oxpip.bsky.social does amazing work & every £ raised will be doubled by the Big Give, so please do pledge if you can.
Pledge form here: forms.office.com/e/bMjXZcdW3k
I had a fabulous day of walking near Thirlmere yesterday as training for the big challenge walk I’m doing in June.
I could see the Solway Firth and Scottish hills over Bassenthwaite. It’s so peaceful yet invigorating.
I could see the Solway Firth and Scottish hills over Bassenthwaite. It’s so peaceful yet invigorating.
May 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I had a fabulous day of walking near Thirlmere yesterday as training for the big challenge walk I’m doing in June.
I could see the Solway Firth and Scottish hills over Bassenthwaite. It’s so peaceful yet invigorating.
I could see the Solway Firth and Scottish hills over Bassenthwaite. It’s so peaceful yet invigorating.
Disturbing. Someone just liked one of my Bluesky posts from November 2024. Except, I’ve never posted this. I’ve never had a clinical teaching fellowship at Warwick. Looks like me, but definitely wasn’t me. Not happy.
March 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Disturbing. Someone just liked one of my Bluesky posts from November 2024. Except, I’ve never posted this. I’ve never had a clinical teaching fellowship at Warwick. Looks like me, but definitely wasn’t me. Not happy.
Today’s most helpful sign
March 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today’s most helpful sign
Change of venue for me today. Giving this peak a try. Pen-y-Ghent will be my first Yorkshire Peak. 🥾
March 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Change of venue for me today. Giving this peak a try. Pen-y-Ghent will be my first Yorkshire Peak. 🥾
That’s beautiful, thanks for posting your photos. They always make me miss home.
Here’s my shot from the top of Loughrigg last Thursday. It’s a corker 😁
Here’s my shot from the top of Loughrigg last Thursday. It’s a corker 😁
February 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
That’s beautiful, thanks for posting your photos. They always make me miss home.
Here’s my shot from the top of Loughrigg last Thursday. It’s a corker 😁
Here’s my shot from the top of Loughrigg last Thursday. It’s a corker 😁
Loughrigg Fell is reputedly the only summit from which you can see 6 of the Lakes. Today wasn’t a day to prove or disprove that, but it was nevertheless a good season-opener for me and my eldest. I got my Grasmere gingerbread at the bottom too so I’m happy 😊
February 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Loughrigg Fell is reputedly the only summit from which you can see 6 of the Lakes. Today wasn’t a day to prove or disprove that, but it was nevertheless a good season-opener for me and my eldest. I got my Grasmere gingerbread at the bottom too so I’m happy 😊
Found myself a nice little walk to open the season. It’ll remind me I need to train more 😁 But the bonus will be a pack of Grasmere Gingerbread to bring home. Sounds weird I know but it’s amazing with pâté and pear.
February 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Found myself a nice little walk to open the season. It’ll remind me I need to train more 😁 But the bonus will be a pack of Grasmere Gingerbread to bring home. Sounds weird I know but it’s amazing with pâté and pear.
Today I’m at the second annual Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Conference, led by Oxon County Council but representing multiple partners. The theme is Seldom Heard Voices so I’m delighted to see “Babies, Children and Young People” on the agenda. Babies are still invisible too often in DA response.
January 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Today I’m at the second annual Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Conference, led by Oxon County Council but representing multiple partners. The theme is Seldom Heard Voices so I’m delighted to see “Babies, Children and Young People” on the agenda. Babies are still invisible too often in DA response.
Katharine Barber from Homestart Oxford speaking today at Oxfordshire Inclusive Economic Partnership. The Growing Minds School Readiness Project is a fantastic project and a blueprint for other areas. Great venture between Home Start Oxford , @peeplecentre.bsky.social and The Berin Centre 🧵
January 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Katharine Barber from Homestart Oxford speaking today at Oxfordshire Inclusive Economic Partnership. The Growing Minds School Readiness Project is a fantastic project and a blueprint for other areas. Great venture between Home Start Oxford , @peeplecentre.bsky.social and The Berin Centre 🧵
Loved both of these series. History, wilderness, interesting characters and stories.
Anyone know any other mountain/wilderness related box sets to recommend whilst I’m wintering? I’m half way through Yellowstone but need something to run alongside it.
Anyone know any other mountain/wilderness related box sets to recommend whilst I’m wintering? I’m half way through Yellowstone but need something to run alongside it.
January 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Loved both of these series. History, wilderness, interesting characters and stories.
Anyone know any other mountain/wilderness related box sets to recommend whilst I’m wintering? I’m half way through Yellowstone but need something to run alongside it.
Anyone know any other mountain/wilderness related box sets to recommend whilst I’m wintering? I’m half way through Yellowstone but need something to run alongside it.
@desmondwarren.bsky.social has kindly done this list
January 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
@desmondwarren.bsky.social has kindly done this list
I treated myself yesterday by finishing a job that’s been stalking me for 12 months. I kept putting it off because I knew it would be difficult and lengthy (and it was). I am no seamstress for sure! But my niece now has a beanbag from this brilliant female footballers fabric by Little Johnny fabrics
December 24, 2024 at 7:36 AM
I treated myself yesterday by finishing a job that’s been stalking me for 12 months. I kept putting it off because I knew it would be difficult and lengthy (and it was). I am no seamstress for sure! But my niece now has a beanbag from this brilliant female footballers fabric by Little Johnny fabrics
All the accounts you’ve added to your list appear here as one feed
December 13, 2024 at 7:56 AM
All the accounts you’ve added to your list appear here as one feed
I’m absolutely delighted to hear this, even if the announcement is super late. Great news for families and staff, but most of all for babies!
December 8, 2024 at 8:43 PM
I’m absolutely delighted to hear this, even if the announcement is super late. Great news for families and staff, but most of all for babies!
This highly successful lawyer talks of his experience of persistent depression & his many attempts to end his life. Thankfully he has survived them.
This sentence stood out to me, as a comment on the roots of mental ill health & when & how they can sometimes start.
news.sky.com/story/canada...
This sentence stood out to me, as a comment on the roots of mental ill health & when & how they can sometimes start.
news.sky.com/story/canada...
November 25, 2024 at 10:37 PM
This highly successful lawyer talks of his experience of persistent depression & his many attempts to end his life. Thankfully he has survived them.
This sentence stood out to me, as a comment on the roots of mental ill health & when & how they can sometimes start.
news.sky.com/story/canada...
This sentence stood out to me, as a comment on the roots of mental ill health & when & how they can sometimes start.
news.sky.com/story/canada...
Good to see The Next 1000 days (2-5 years) getting attention, to consolidate gains children make in the First 1000 days (conception to 2)
This new article from the Lancet estimates the cost of not investing before 5 years is 8-19 times higher in later costs!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
This new article from the Lancet estimates the cost of not investing before 5 years is 8-19 times higher in later costs!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
November 23, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Good to see The Next 1000 days (2-5 years) getting attention, to consolidate gains children make in the First 1000 days (conception to 2)
This new article from the Lancet estimates the cost of not investing before 5 years is 8-19 times higher in later costs!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
This new article from the Lancet estimates the cost of not investing before 5 years is 8-19 times higher in later costs!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
November 20, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I don’t often work weekends but I was delighted to meet delegates from the LGA children’s services leadership development programme for council members today. They were insightful and curious about the importance of the first 1001 days. And who doesn’t love chatting about babies!
November 16, 2024 at 4:13 PM
I don’t often work weekends but I was delighted to meet delegates from the LGA children’s services leadership development programme for council members today. They were insightful and curious about the importance of the first 1001 days. And who doesn’t love chatting about babies!
@katiewrench.bsky.social
I’m going to try Porto over the weekend. There’s another app mentioned here too
I’m going to try Porto over the weekend. There’s another app mentioned here too
November 15, 2024 at 7:05 AM
@katiewrench.bsky.social
I’m going to try Porto over the weekend. There’s another app mentioned here too
I’m going to try Porto over the weekend. There’s another app mentioned here too
⛄️Day 7⛄️ of PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP TRAININGS
The Infant Mental Health Online (IMHOL) course by Warwick University is self-paced, online course. High quality content. Starts 3 times a year - 15 January is the next date.
warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/...
The Infant Mental Health Online (IMHOL) course by Warwick University is self-paced, online course. High quality content. Starts 3 times a year - 15 January is the next date.
warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/...
December 7, 2023 at 8:30 PM
⛄️Day 7⛄️ of PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP TRAININGS
The Infant Mental Health Online (IMHOL) course by Warwick University is self-paced, online course. High quality content. Starts 3 times a year - 15 January is the next date.
warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/...
The Infant Mental Health Online (IMHOL) course by Warwick University is self-paced, online course. High quality content. Starts 3 times a year - 15 January is the next date.
warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/...
🎄Day 5 🎄of PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP (PAIRs) TRAINING COURSES
Today's is an advanced course. 15 recorded lectures from world-class infant mental health luminaries. Laying the Path for Lifelong Wellness. Highly recommended.
cdn.ymaws.com/waimh.org/reso…
Today's is an advanced course. 15 recorded lectures from world-class infant mental health luminaries. Laying the Path for Lifelong Wellness. Highly recommended.
cdn.ymaws.com/waimh.org/reso…
December 5, 2023 at 6:55 PM
🎄Day 5 🎄of PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP (PAIRs) TRAINING COURSES
Today's is an advanced course. 15 recorded lectures from world-class infant mental health luminaries. Laying the Path for Lifelong Wellness. Highly recommended.
cdn.ymaws.com/waimh.org/reso…
Today's is an advanced course. 15 recorded lectures from world-class infant mental health luminaries. Laying the Path for Lifelong Wellness. Highly recommended.
cdn.ymaws.com/waimh.org/reso…
🎄Day 3 🎄 of great PARENT-INFANT TRAINING COURSES and PROVIDERS.
I’ve done @BrazeltonUK NBO training so know how useful it is for anyone working with parents & new babies (up to 3 months).
(Some pre-requisites: see website)
brazelton.co.uk
I’ve done @BrazeltonUK NBO training so know how useful it is for anyone working with parents & new babies (up to 3 months).
(Some pre-requisites: see website)
brazelton.co.uk
December 3, 2023 at 5:33 PM
🎄Day 3 🎄 of great PARENT-INFANT TRAINING COURSES and PROVIDERS.
I’ve done @BrazeltonUK NBO training so know how useful it is for anyone working with parents & new babies (up to 3 months).
(Some pre-requisites: see website)
brazelton.co.uk
I’ve done @BrazeltonUK NBO training so know how useful it is for anyone working with parents & new babies (up to 3 months).
(Some pre-requisites: see website)
brazelton.co.uk
Unashamedly stolen from @wenurses (thanks btw!!): Let's all go out there today and BE AWESOME
November 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Unashamedly stolen from @wenurses (thanks btw!!): Let's all go out there today and BE AWESOME