Home-Start UK has been awarded a £1 million grant over five years from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation to establish the pioneering Dad Matters programme across the country. https://t.co/V8vTLqeMOr

Our earliest years shape who we become. From pregnancy to age five, everyday moments build vital social and emotional skills. Our new animated series shows how adults can help young children thrive. ▶️Watch now: https://t.co/EjVrsRKUuV

Discover our new film series , unpacking brain science and how everyday interactions shape babies and children’s lives. Developed with early years experts to support conversations on social‑emotional development. Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/EjVrsRLskt

In the first years of life, our brains grow at lightning speed — building over one million new connections every second. Those connections aren’t just shaped by time, they're shaped by love and care from people around us. https://t.co/fRnYYWM5Ee

The science is clear: little moments matter. Our new series of animations, based on The Shaping Us Framework, explores how early brain development is influenced by the relationships babies and young children experience every day. Watch the full series now: https://t.co/EjVrsRLskt

We're delighted to be working with @EarlyChildhood as an early adopter of their new series of animated films to support the social and emotional development of babies & young children. Together, we can promote nurturing relationships & give every child the best start in life.

[2/2 Specialists from PETALS have put together information and resources to further your understanding of birth trauma, useful services, and more. Read more on our website:

[1/2] It’s Birth Trauma Awareness Week (BTAW). Our Perinatal Trauma and Loss Service (PETALS) is a psychologically led service offering therapeutic support to people struggling as a result of their maternity, neonatal or reproductive journey. #BTAW2025

In support of Group B Strep Awareness Week, we are delighted to share this Voices Blog by Jane Plumb @GBSSupport . Jane shares some important messages to raise awareness of #GroupBStrep infections and support #HealthVisitors in their practice. https://t.co/dh5b65aPSQ #GBSAW

HV’s have such an important role to play in raising awareness of #GroupBstrep. Thank you @GBSSupport for all you do for infants & their families. Listen here for the @iHealthVisiting & @GBSSupport podcast:

2/2 The team hope to hear from a range of voices to improve support for parents and children. Sign up for more information here: https://t.co/tiJsEgHExR or email: sarah.foley@ed.ac.uk

Are you parenting after divorce or separation? Do you have a 4-8 year old? A new online study is exploring family life and children's wellbeing in different post-separation child arrangements - particularly the families who haven't been through court. 1/2

topics such as: ✅ The need for perinatal and antenatal engagement to reach dads early ✅ Record keeping and data to evidence impact ✅ The importance of cultural competence in father-inclusive work ✅ Partnership working across sectors ✅ The vital role of the third sector

A powerful presentation from Mark Williams on fathers’ mental health. There was a fantastic mix ofdad-focused and father-facing organisations, both in the room and online, including the Fatherhood Institute, Father 2 Father, DadPad, and Fatherhood Solutions, among many others.

Kieran, Dad Matters Lead at Home-Start UK, attended the APPG on Fatherhood, chaired by MP Freddie van Mierlo, who generously shared his own personal journey into fatherhood, and was organised by Future Men

#Fatherhood #APPG #DadsMatter #SupportingDads #FutureMen #HomeStart #DadMatters #ParentingSupport #PositiveParenting #WorkingTogether

Proud to be representing Home-Start and the Dad Matters team, and the thousands of dads we support every year. Huge thanks to the brilliant Future Men (who I can’t seem to tag!) for leading the way in organising this event. Stay tuned—more updates coming later this morning!

Heading to the big smoke today for the APPG on Fatherhood. It’s such a big deal to have this kind of group coming together to put fatherhood on the agenda. It brings dads to the table and sparks meaningful conversations that can lead to real change.

New dad? Not sure what to expect? Join our FREE online New Dad Workshop from Dad Matters (part of @HomeStartUK) 👶 Baby bonding 🧠 Mental health 💬 Real talk with real dads 📲 Book now: https://t.co/DpdCrchNYv #NewDad #DadMattersUK #EveryDadMatters #HomeStartUK

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