Barnardo's Family Support bitesize workshops

We have some useful short videos that will help you:

Potty Training 

• Three step ‘Let's Go Potty’ approach 

• Preparation to use the potty 

• Practising potty skills 

• Stopping using nappies as your child gains confidence 

Click the image to view a recording of the Potty Training session.

Childhood Illnesses & Prevention

• Childhood illnesses
• Immunisations
• Environmental triggers

Click the image to view a recording of the Childhood Illnesses & Prevention session.

Child and Family Safety in the Home

• Safety to consider room by room in your home
• Poisons
• Button batteries
• Blinds and curtains
• Safe sleep
• Nappy sacks
• Food safety
• Toy safety

Click the image to view a recording of the Child and Family Safety in the Home session.

Child and Family Safety Outside the Home

• Sun safety
• Water safety
• Garden safety
• Car seat safety
• Road safety
• Firework safety

Click the image to view a recording of the Child and Family Safety Outside the Home session.

Healthy Smiles Oral Health 

• Oral hygiene
• The impact of diet on oral health
• The impact of sugar on teeth
• Fluoride and safe levels to match differing ages
• Oral diseases
• How pregnancy can impact oral health

Click the image to view a recording of the Healthy Smiles session.

Starting Solid Food

• Myths around starting solid food
• Prepping and cooking food safely
• The three clear developmental signs that show a baby is physically ready to start solid food
• The importance of milk at this time
• Practical tips to get started and the equipment required
• The 'healthy plate', the need for a balanced diet and what this looks like
• Allergies and intolerances
• The baby-led and spoon-fed approaches
• Safety and signpost to Baby First Aid courses

Click the image to view a recording of the Starting Solid Foods session.

Asthma

This free training covers the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for a child or young person with asthma. It's ideal for parents and carers, as well as professionals such as those working in education, health and non-healthcare roles. Follow the link below, scroll down to Tier 1 and start there. 

​​​​​Your baby will cry. This is how they will communicate their needs in the early days. Many parents and carers find it stressful when their baby cries. This is a natural response to a crying baby and helps us to work hard to try and calm them. However, some babies cry more than others, and some parents may feel especially stressed, worried, or anxious when their baby cries. It’s helpful to be aware of this before your baby arrives. 

ICON Parents Advice provides information explaining: 

1. Infant crying is normal. 
2. Comforting methods can help.  Check your baby’s temperature, do they need a nappy change, or feeding? Try singing or talking to them.
3. It’s OK to walk away, so long as your baby is safe and you can return within a couple of minutes to check on your baby, feeling calmer.
4. Never, ever shake a baby. 

For local support available, ask your midwife or health visitor for details.