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Parents, Childcare Support is Expanding in September
Starting this September, there will be important changes to childcare support. The government is increasing funded childcare to help working parents with children as young as nine months. This is part of a larger effort to make childcare more affordable and...
Duolingo Donation at the Houses of Parliament
Linda and Colette went to the Houses of Parliament this month to attend the Duolingo Awards on behalf of Home-Start Bedfordshire. Duolingo is an App which teaches people different languages. Members of Parliament realised there was a distinct lack of members unable to...
Mum’s the Word but We Need to Talk About Children, the Silent Victims.
I've met too many local women who have experienced domestic abuse. Their stories will always stay with me. Yet it's the unspoken stories that I want to talk with you about today. For every parent experiencing domestic abuse, there is often a child victim. Some are so...
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The Childhood Foundations – Raising Children
The early years of our children's lives are irreplaceable. Just as building a house depends on strong foundations, so do our children for early development. The strength of these childhood foundations can both lift and limit their growth. Building Blocks In infancy,...
Empowering Parents
We know firsthand the power of empowering parents. Life isn't always a walk in the park. Yet, when parents are empowered, families are more resilient, and children can thrive. Being a Parent Is Not Always Easy There is no such thing as the perfect parent. All we can...
Early Intervention – Because Childhood Can’t Wait
A young child's brain is like a little sponge, soaking in their experiences of the world around them. During their early years of life, their brain is hard at work, building a platform for learning, behaviour and health. In these critical years, if a baby or toddler...
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