Beyond the Page: Why Reading Matters in Childhood
From bedtime stories to the first book a child picks up and reads for themselves, reading can be a familiar part of growing up. But in a world increasingly filled with screens, videos and countless forms of entertainment, encouraging children to pick up a book can...
End of the Summer Updates and Events
As summer comes to an end, we’re looking back on another busy and meaningful month at Home-Start Camden & Islington. From bringing families together, welcoming new partnerships and creating more opportunities for wellbeing, creativity and connection, we continue...
Navigating Your Child’s Birthday on a Budget
It can be tough to navigate your child’s birthday if your budget is tight. You want to give them the best, but it’s not always easy to splash the cash if you’re living month-to-month. It can leave you feeling emotional and disappointed. It doesn’t have to, though. You...
Creating a Childhood: Inspiration For Spending Quality Time
Quality time with our children means giving them our undivided attention. Sounds easy, right? But in between all the school runs, homework, play dates and after-school clubs, our time has become squeezed, leaving us searching for those moments of true connection....