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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
Coming up with activity ideas to keep pre-school children happy and occupied can be hard. Here are some suggestions. #HomeStartTipsForParents 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
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
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
Welcoming a new baby is a life-changing and often joyful experience. But it's also completely normal for new parents to face emotional, physical, and social changes that can feel overwhelming at times. Around 1 in 5 women—and 1 in 10 men—experience mental health difficulties during pregnancy or in the year after birth. Read more
Starting or returning to school can be a difficult time for children. These useful tips will help you prepare your children for the transition to the classroom. #HomeStartTipsForParents 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
The loss of a loved one can be a confusing experience for a child. This guidance will help you navigate through this difficult time together. You'll also find links to specialist support services. Read more
Helping children recognise and understand their emotions is an important part of supporting their development. Here are some tips to help you. Read more
Research has shown that the number of words children hear in their first days, months and years have a big impact on their development in later life. Here are some suggestions for what to talk about using every day household activities. Read more