YOYP Skills Exchange 2018

The session will demonstrate the way YDance works through dance and creative play to build confidence and self-esteem in young parents, developing their ability to play and build positive relationships with their children. The project, entitled Me and You, began was piloted in 2016 and following successful evaluation is currently running as a two-year programme in Glasgow.
YDance is working with partner organisations Rathbone, Rosemount and Quarriers, who work with vulnerable young adults in Glasgow. Me and You delivers creative movement sessions to young parents and their children (under 5) with the aim of increasing bonding and attachment for parent and child. Each session takes the participants on an imaginary journey using props, songs, movement and fun in order to explore creativity, relationships, key motor skills and movement milestones appropriate for the development of each child as well as play and fun that can be carried out at home.
The session will be presented by Caroline Burnside, who delivers the Me and You programme for YDance. Caroline will demonstrate her approach to working with young parents and their children in the weekly sessions, and how activities are designed to encourage parents to continue to play with their children at home.