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Listening to Children - Improving Communication with Your Child
Improving communication with your child. Published by the NSPCCBabies & Parents Videos
NHS help and information videos for new parents eg how to bath a baby.Top Tips for Positive Parenting
Understanding our own feelings.Feelings are signposts. Children learn from what they see us do. If we can express our feelings appropriately, they will learn how to do this too. Understanding our children's feelings and behaviour. Feelings fuel behaviour. It takes years to learn to manage…Handle with Care - A Guide to Keeping your Baby Safe
Helpful tips on safe, positive ways of holding and caring for your baby.NHS Start 4 Life
NHS Service. Sign up to receive regular emails and/or text messages tailored to your stage of pregnancy or child's age. They cover a range of topics, including your baby's development, preparing for labour, coping with sleepless nights, looking after your own health, choosing childcare, making…Vaccinations
A checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the ages at which they should ideally be given. If you're not sure whether you or your child have had all your routine vaccinations, ask your GP or practice nurse to find…Choosing a Childminder
Introduction Many Childminders begin childminding when they are parents with young children of their own. This means many of their skills as carers will come from their own experience as parents, as well as their training. It is useful to spend some time talking to…Choosing a Day Nursery
Introduction Choosing the right Day Nursery can be a difficult decision; most parents wonder what to look out for when they start looking. Not every nursery will match your child’s personality, so be prepared to look around. Visit several and ask questions about the childcare…Sure Start Maternity Grant
Sure Start Maternity Grant If you’re on a low income and getting certain benefits or tax credits, you could get a Sure Start Maternity Grant (SSMG). This is a one-off payment to help towards the cost of having a baby. The grant is tax free…