Home-Start Blog

Thank Me by Thinking Twice (poem)

Jude is our poet in residence and she has penned this wonderful poem to thank all the key workers out there. It's called Thank me by Thinking Twice...

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Volunteer Week: Thoughts on Why

A few weeks before the COVID-19 crisis hit us, we spent some time with our amazing Poet-in-Residence, Jude Simpson. Jude, who is a wonder with...

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Navigating the Motherhood Maze: Siblings in Lockdown

Struggling with siblings not getting along during lockdown? You're not alone. Here, Jude, our poet in residence, shares her experiences as a mother of four.

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The Magic of Kindness: Sophie’s Story

There is magic in random acts of kindness - take Sophie's story for instance, a brave and kind act all in the name of charity...

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25 Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine

These mental health wellness tips are proven to help you through tough situations, and quarantine is one of those times when you need to take care of you!

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The Power of Kindness: Mental Health Awareness Week

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24th May) we look at the power of kindness and how it can have a positive effect on your mental health.

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Learning new skills at the online family support group

An update on how our online family support group meetings are helping parents and children alike in learning new skills and enjoying each other's company.

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Babies, parents and COVID-19: Tell us your experiences

Expecting a baby, given birth or adopted a baby in the past two years? Tell us how COVID-19 and the stay at home advice is affecting you and your baby.

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Smashing their 2.6 Challenge fundraising target!

Here's what some of the Home-Start team have been doing for the 2.6 Challenge - launched on 26th April, in place of the postponed 40th London Marathon.

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HCF gives Home-Start donations a boost

HCF chose Home-Start to be one of the beneficiaries of their Emergency Relief Fund. This boost to our donations is a big help to the families we support.

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Fun with our online family support group meetings

Here is a snapshot of how we have been using online facilities to continue to deliver our family support group meetings.

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Adapting to the COVID-19 crisis

An update from our Scheme Manager, Sarah, on how the Home-Start team are adapting to the COVID-19 crisis.

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