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Babies sleep varies for lots of reasons, from their temperament to different family behaviours such as what they are fed, where they sleep, and how as parents we make sense of their needs. Read more
Coping with a crying baby is difficult – they can’t communicate with you to explain why they’re crying so it can be a guessing game. Read more
It’s normal for new parents to feel overwhelmed and anxious at the best of times. Having a newborn during a pandemic can bring with it additional fears and anxiety. And that’s why it’s so important to look after yourself. Read more
Not only are there the tragic losses of life, loved ones, health and income to deal with, we are also dealing with the loss of our previous life. Events that have been cancelled, the friends we are unable to meet, the ordinary activities like having a haircut or going to the gym that is not currently possible. Read more
Self-isolating is an uncommon experience for many of us. Home-Start is here to support families across the UK during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Below, you'll find useful information on how to manage life during the outbreak, because childhood can't wait.
With exams, proms and days out with friends planned for the summer now being cancelled, teenagers will be experiencing a lot of new emotions which may be difficult to process. Here are tips to help guide conversations about talking to teenagers about staying inside and how they are feeling. Read more
Here is a planner that might help you think about routines, especially with schools and child care now closing, it’s can be helpful to keep to a routine. Read more
We have highlighted some key issues for pregnant women with links to organisations and resources to help give information during these unprecedented times. It is a fast-moving and evolving situation so things will change – it is important to check the most up-to-date information and advice because childhood can’t wait. Read more
These ideas for ‘Being at Home’ come from Home-Start’s Home-Talk programme, aimed at children from birth to the age of 3. They could be especially helpful now we are ‘Being at Home’ even more than usual! Read more
Children may have many questions about why they are still at home, why school is still closed and why they can’t go to birthday parties or after school clubs. Answering these questions and managing their feelings of loss or their past life can be challenging but we have some tips... Read more
Since the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been significant changes to our lives. The Children's Commissioner have created a useful guide for children to help explain the situation. Read more
It can be tough talking to children about coronavirus (COVID-19). We have put together a few pointers to help guide the conversation with children about the coronavirus to help make them feel more secure about the situation. Read more
Now we are all socially distancing, it can be difficult at times to adjust to life in this 'new normal'. Here are ten top tips to help support you, as a parent, during these uncertain times. Read more
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, life can feel uncertain and you may not know where to turn. Here are links to useful organisations who may have some of the answers to your questions or additional support. Read more