By Kim Roberts | Published by HENRY

Description:

A trusted resource for professionals working with families in the early years, A Healthy Start offers essential guidance on giving babies and young children the best start in life – from pregnancy to school entry.

This best practice handbook brings together the latest research, national guidelines and HENRY’s evidence-based expertise to support practitioners in promoting healthy child development. Covering key topics such as early nutrition, infant feeding, emotional wellbeing, oral health, parenting and physical activity, it provides a clear overview of what children need to thrive.

More than just theory, this handbook introduces a practical, strengths-based framework for supporting lasting behaviour change in families. Developed through years of frontline experience, the HENRY approach helps practitioners build trust, boost parents’ confidence and support healthier choices – making a real impact on family wellbeing.

Ideal for:

• Health visitors, family support workers and early years practitioners
• Family Hub and community-based professionals
• Anyone involved in supporting families during the first five years

Why practitioners choose this handbook:

• Reflects best evidence and UK guidance
• Easy to apply in everyday practice
• Supports confident, effective conversations with parents and carers
• Promotes lifelong physical and emotional health