Kate's parenting tips and how to build a den!
"May the voices of calm wisdom and good sense guide us through fear and keep us caring, compassionate and connected".
How do we as parents with young children have calm wisdom and good sense at this time? See some tips from Kate Traynor who runs our Friday MumSpace group and learn how to build a simple den at home with her son Josh!
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Add your reaction ShareEspacio Mama Group Goes Online!!
Soy Grace de Espacio Mama y quiero expresar nuestro apoyo a nuestra comunidad en estos difíciles momentos de incertidumbre. Aunque no podemos reunirnos físicamente en nuestros grupos, estamos tratando de encontrar otras formas de estar conectados.
He decidido compartir esta divertida actividad de aprendizaje que hice con mi hija ahora que las escuelas están cerradas. ¡Ahora más que nunca tenemos que mantener a nuestros hijos ocupados en casa! Creo que es muy importante que pasemos tiempo con nuestros hijos haciendo actividades prácticas, ya que esto ayuda a los niños a aprender, comunicarse mejor y fortalecer el vínculo entre padres e hijos. También ayuda a estimular la creatividad de los niños y mejorar sus habilidades motoras, lo cual es muy importante en sus primeros años de aprendizaje.
En este momento en el que todos estamos encerrados en casa creo que tenemos que ser conscientes de cuánto tiempo pasan frente a la pantalla los niños. Es por eso que los animo a limitar su tiempo en la tecnología y hacer actividades prácticas simples juntos. ¡Por favor comparte cualquier foto o video de lo que está haciendo con sus hijos a través de nuestras redes sociales o WhatsApp / o envíanos un mensaje de texto a cualquier miembro del personal de PACT!
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Looking After Yourself as a Parent
It's really helpful for you to look after yourself as a parent and this will help you look after your babies and children. This is more true than ever at this difficult time when we are being asked to self isolate and practice social distancing.
Kathryn has some great tips to share...
Add your reaction ShareFamily Food Club Goes Online (for now!)
Food and family are more important than ever at this difficult time, so while we can’t cook together at the Family Food Club we are going to try and connect in other ways. Our amazing Family Food Club leaders recommended sharing recipes over this time and getting the children involved while they are off school, so I decided to share a simple recipe that I made with my children today!
Add your reaction ShareWhere to find reliable information about COVID-19
With misinformation circulating across social media, here are three trusted websites where you can find up-to-date information about the Coronavirus:
- Keep up-to-date on the latest news from the BBC here.
- Get medical advice from the NHS here.
- Check out the UK government's response here.
- Check out the Public Health England's easy read sheets for advice on staying at home and keeping a safe distance.
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Mayor of London's Updates and Guidance for answers to frequently asked questions, wellbeing, etc.
- If you need help regarding food, visit the Southwark Council's Food Access website.
- If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 here is advice on coping with grief and step by step support of what to do.
- For further health resources, check out Citizens UK's resources list.
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PACT's writing group share what they have learnt from working in a female-led project
In honour of International Women's Day, Semble asked PACT's writing group and Family Food Club leaders to share some of the lessons they have learnt from working in a female-led organisation.
You can read the writing groups full responses in this blog or check out Semble's article here, written by the wonderful Ellie Demetri who has regularly volunteered at our Family Food Club.
1 reaction ShareThinking of Warmer Weather: PACT's Summer BBQ
Watch a beautiful video of PACT's annual summer BBQ made by our very own Danna Michelly!
A whopping 300 members of our community came together for fun, food and lots of dancing. Just what you need on a rainy day like today.
1 reaction ShareTestimonies from PACT's Writing Group
PACT’s writing group share their experiences of coming to PACT and the community they have found in Southwark.
PACT leaders at City Hall, supporting Carina (centre left) as she shared her testimony for the Mayor of London's Family Fund celebration.
1 reaction ShareFamily Food Club Recipes
At our weekly Family Food Club we make recipes of all kinds from all over the world to help make mealtimes with under 5s happier and healthier. Check out the recipes that we have made so far and see if you can try some at home!
