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The Effects of Covid on Mothers and Expectant Mothers

The pandemic seems never ending right now doesn’t it? The truth is, no one knows when this will be over, so we are having to put our feet forwards and keep on going. The past year has been challenging for us all, in many different ways. Below, we will cover some of...

Top Tips – Listening Skills

We are still providing our volunteers with ongoing training such as listening skills. This is more important than ever to help us stay connected with the families we help.   Zoe, one of our volunteers, who is also training as a counsellor, has put together some tips...

The Power of Outside Play

I am Kerry and I am the Family Group Leader for Home-Start Wessex. I want to emphasise the power of exercise and the Wellness Walk idea all year round for adults and children. We are less likely to venture out and reap the benefits of being outdoors in Autumn and...

Dorset Family Wellness Walks

Our Wellness Walks project has been developed to provide a socially distanced way for Dorset families to get outside, connect with others, make new friends, have fun and exercise.  Families who are currently receiving one-to-one or group support are invited to join on...