KidSTART practitioners supported me at the hospital during my pregnancy and played a key role in my parenting journey post-birth, they are like friends to me. KidSTART has also given my daughter the opportunity to attend plays and events that are great for her learning! It is comforting to know that the practitioners are trained to help me in parenting and supporting my child’s development.
As a first-time parent, I was never sure if I was doing enough as a parent. With so much information online, it can get stressful. KidSTART had helped ease my anxieties with 1-1 support from a trained, professional practitioner. I know I can trust information from a trained professional. Besides parenting resources, KidSTART also has other perks like monthly fresh fruits and vegetables and free family events. My daughter got to enjoy attending theatre plays for the first time!
Thanks to KidSTART, we are more confident in supporting our children's future. I received support at the prenatal stage from the hospital and when my children were born by a KidSTART practitioner. Whether it is about managing tantrums or supporting my child’s learning, it is good to have someone always there for us. As part of KidSTART, I also received pregnancy support from the hospital who ensured I was well. Now, all of my young children are supported by my KidSTART practitioner through home visits. I am grateful that KidSTART tries to incorporate my family's schedule at the convenience of our home and adapts their curriculum to consider our culture and customs!
My hope for my son is for him to be active and healthy. As a single mother, KidSTART has been really helpful in supporting me emotionally and reassuring me as a parent. During our sessions, my KidSTART practitioner explains what are the important milestones that he should hit, this makes me more confident about his development and my parenting skills. Parenting can get overwhelming but I don't feel I am alone. One word to sum up what KidSTART is to me – important.
Thanks to KidSTART, I learnt that there are so many different ways I can talk to my baby, and that it helps in bonding and learning even from a young age. My KidSTART practitioner also share meaningful activities and interactions that I can do with my children to help them explore and think creatively. I am grateful for my practitioner as she is not only a supporter, but is always there to listen and give positive words of encouragement.