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  • Childhood Curiosity

    Childhood Curiosity

    Between the ages of two and five a child asks around 40,000 questions. It isn’t easy to be the adult on the receiving end of these non-stop queries. Watch #HomeStartTipsForParents video on how to share your child's wonder. Read more

  • Learning from Toddler Tantrums

    Learning from Toddler Tantrums

    With your help, toddlers having a tantrum can be an opportunity for them to learn about their feelings and how to manage them. Watch #HomeStartTipsForParents video for more information. Read more

  • Taking care of you when you have a baby

    Taking care of you when you have a baby

    Tending to a new baby can be all consuming, making it difficult to get on top of other tasks. When that happens, feelings of stress can mount up. But making time for you can make all the difference. Watch #HomeStartTipsForParents video. Read more

  • Your baby's tears

    Your baby's tears

    It can be tough to experience your baby crying - especially when it’s a guessing game to figure out why. Crying is how a baby communicates with us, letting us know they need our help. Watch Home-Start's video on responding to your baby's tears. #HomeStartTipsForParents Read more

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Bonding with your unborn baby

Bonding with your unborn baby

You don't need to wait until your baby is born to bond with them. Watch Home-Start's video on bonding with your unborn baby. #HomeStartTipsForParents Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

Childhood Curiosity

Childhood Curiosity

Between the ages of two and five a child asks around 40,000 questions. It isn’t easy to be the adult on the receiving end of these non-stop queries. Watch #HomeStartTipsForParents video on how to share your child's wonder. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2021

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

Coping with a crying baby

Coping with a crying baby

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

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Encouraging language development with household activities

Encouraging language development with household activities

These ideas for ‘Being at Home’ come from Home-Start’s LENA 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

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Helping your baby's brain to build

Helping your baby's brain to build

Long before they can talk, your baby begins conversations with you. By responding back and forth you can help their brain development. Watch Home-Start's video on helping your baby's brain to build. #HomeStartTipsForParents Read more

Published: 30th September, 2021

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

Learning from Toddler Tantrums

Learning from Toddler Tantrums

With your help, toddlers having a tantrum can be an opportunity for them to learn about their feelings and how to manage them. Watch #HomeStartTipsForParents video for more information. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

Looking after Infant Mental Health

Looking after Infant Mental Health

The first 1001 days of life, starting in pregnancy are especially important in terms of Infant Mental Health and baby brain development. Find out more about what you can do for your baby. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

Looking after your mental health when you have a baby

Looking after your mental health when you have a baby

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

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Maternal Mental Health in Pregnancy and Beyond

Maternal Mental Health in Pregnancy and Beyond

1 in 5 women are affected by perinatal mental health issues which occur during pregnancy and the first year after the birth. Find out more about the conditions and where to seek help. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 25th April, 2022

Author: Tanya Freedman

Taking care of you when you have a baby

Taking care of you when you have a baby

Tending to a new baby can be all consuming, making it difficult to get on top of other tasks. When that happens, feelings of stress can mount up. But making time for you can make all the difference. Watch #HomeStartTipsForParents video. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2021

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

Your baby’s sleep

Your baby’s sleep

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

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Your baby's tears

Your baby's tears

It can be tough to experience your baby crying - especially when it’s a guessing game to figure out why. Crying is how a baby communicates with us, letting us know they need our help. Watch Home-Start's video on responding to your baby's tears. #HomeStartTipsForParents Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Author: Tanya Freedman

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  • Press and PR Manager

    Press and PR Manager

    A fantastic opportunity to lead the development of a media and PR programme at Home-Start UK, increase our profile and make sure Home-Start and the families we support are at the heart of the conversation.

  • Welcome to Family Matters - Spring 2022

    Welcome to Family Matters - Spring 2022

    Mum of three, Kelly, welcomes you to the Spring 2022 edition of 'Family Matters' magazine. She shares how Home-Start built her confidence and changed the future prospects for her children. Now she is training to become a Home-Start volunteer herself.

  • Aamira's Story: I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t speak the language and I had no idea what to do next

    Aamira's Story: I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t speak the language and I had no idea what to do next

    Pregnant with her third child, Aamira fled civil war and found safety in the UK. She says Home-Start helped her family build a happy new life. This is her story.

  • Cultivating better mental health

    Cultivating better mental health

    Growing veg has led to a growth in confidence and better and mental wellbeing for mums, thanks to an allotment project run by Home-Start Slough. Find out more.

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  • Find your Home-Start

    Find your Home-Start

    Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.

  • About us

    About us

    Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

  • Work for Home-Start UK

    Work for Home-Start UK

    The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.

  • Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland

  • Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation.

  • Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales

  • Ways to volunteer - home visiting

    Help parents and their children by visiting them for a couple of hours a week in their own homes.

  • Home-visiting

    Home-visiting

    Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

  • Find support for your family

    Find support for your family

    Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance around you. Find out how you can get the support you need.

Because childhood can't wait

Because childhood can't wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited.

Donate here to support Home-Start UK’s work around the country. To support a local Home-Start, you can find their details here. Read more

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