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  • Helping your children return to school after lockdown

    Helping your children return to school after lockdown

    These useful tips will help you prepare your children for returning to the classroom after lockdown Read more

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    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

  • 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

  • Advice for parenting teens during COVID-19

    Advice for parenting teens during COVID-19

    With schooling taking place remotely, and social gatherings far on the horizon, teenagers will be experiencing a lot of emotions. Here are tips to help guide conversations about talking to teenagers about staying inside and how they are feeling. Read more

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Support for families during COVID-19

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.

Advice for parenting teens during COVID-19

Advice for parenting teens during COVID-19

With schooling taking place remotely, and social gatherings far on the horizon, teenagers will be experiencing a lot of emotions. Here are tips to help guide conversations about talking to teenagers about staying inside and how they are feeling. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

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: 12th March, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Creating a family routine during self-isolation

Creating a family routine during self-isolation

In these uncertain times, routine can help us all to stay focussed. Here is a planner that might help you create a routine at home. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Dealing with loss and separation during the coronavirus pandemic

Dealing with loss and separation during the coronavirus pandemic

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

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Does Coronavirus affect pregnancy and birth?

Does Coronavirus affect pregnancy and birth?

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

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2020

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: 4th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Helping Children manage their emotions during COVID-19

Helping Children manage their emotions during COVID-19

Children may have many questions about why they have to stay at home and why they can’t go to birthday parties or see their friends. Answering these questions and managing their feelings can be challenging. We have some tips to help you. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Helping your children return to school after lockdown

Helping your children return to school after lockdown

These useful tips will help you prepare your children for returning to the classroom after lockdown Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 5th March, 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: 5th May, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

Staying at home - The Children's Commissioner's guide

Staying at home - The Children's Commissioner's guide

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

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

Talking to children about COVID-19

Talking to children about COVID-19

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

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

Ten tips to support parents during COVID-19

Ten tips to support parents during COVID-19

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

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

Useful contact numbers

Useful contact numbers

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

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Mollie Footitt

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

Author: Mollie Footitt

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    NHS England announce new maternal mental health hubs

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    Home-Start welcomes the Start for Life Review

    Home-Start is urging the government to make tangible commitments to parents following the publication of their 'Start for Life' review into the first 1001 days of a child's life.

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  • 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.

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    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.

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  • 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.

  • Ways to volunteer - home visiting

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

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    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.

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    From play groups to fundraising balls and social events, there are many opportunities for willing hands.

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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