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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More than 1 in 10 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
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