Nursery: Parent and Carer Blog; Keep Connected during this time

During this time it can be difficult to know who to speak to about the little things or problems that parents and carers face. The aim of these weekly parent and carer blogs is to keep you up to date with additional support and where to find it.

Where can I find specific support for parents and carers in Havering?

Havering Children Centres 

Due to Government guidelines on social distancing measures, children’s centre activity groups are now closed until further notice however, they do have lots of online programmes shown on their webpage.

Their programmes currently include:

• Virtual Musical Jellybeans for 0-5 year olds
• Toileting Workshop
• Fussy Eaters Workshop
• Oral Health Workshop
• Home Safety Workshop

If you require any information or advice please contact childrenscentres@havering.gov.uk or telephone 01708 432636.

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Havering Health Visitors (0-5 years)

Health Visitors offer support and advice on the following:

• breastfeeding, weaning and healthy eating
• bonding and attachment with your child
• parenting skills
• childhood immunisation programme
• development reviews for your child to ensure that your child is reaching their full potential
• postnatal depression
• domestic and child abuse
• medical issues, child or family
• children with additional needs e.g. speech and language difficulties

Contact: 0300 300 1635 or nem-tr.haveringhv@nhs.net

Wanting to connect with other parents on Social Media? 

Here are a few recommended accounts:

YouTube Accounts

• NHS Centre for Parent and Child Support YouTube Channel       "We believe the best way to help children is to work with parents. No one can make a difference like a parent can. All of our videos are parent focussed and are designed to help your children have the optimal development and wellbeing. There is something for everyone!" Jo Nicols, National EPEC Lead.

Facebook Groups

• Claire Balkind's FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS    "This group aims to provide tips and ideas for families who are at home with their kids in light of the global pandemic. Being at home with your kids can be challenging at the best of times and so extra help, support and planning can make this uncertain time hopefully a bit easier!" Claire Balkind, as seen on last nights news.

• The Centre for Parent and Child Support CPCS  Facebook page

• Havering Health Champions Facebook page

Instagram Groups

• The Centre for Parent and Child Support CPCS Instagram Page “cpcs_official”     "I love the quotes that they post especially this one: Perfect doesn't exist, what I am is good enough" Miss Cumming.

Next week's blog will focus on wellbeing.

If you would like any further information or support to access any of the services please contact us on eyfs@broadford.havering.sch.uk

Kind regards,

The Nursery Team