There are many agencies in Hertfordshire supporting children and young people, and working together as a partnership to ensure they are keeping children safe.
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ICON Week 2025 Tip: A warm hug can be magic for a crying baby. Physical touch helps babies feel safe and loved. #ComfortingBabies #ICONWeek2025 #ICONcope
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There are many ways to soothe your baby. But if the crying feels too much, it’s OK to put your baby in a safe place and walk away for a few minutes until you feel calm. Learn More: bit.ly/ICON-day4
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Abusive head trauma can happen when a parent or carer feels pushed to the edge by infant crying. Friends and family – please check in on parents of new babies. A quick message or offer of help can make a huge difference. Learn more: bit.ly/ICON-day3
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Parents and carers, we know how exhausting and lonely crying can feel. Remember: Crying is normal, you are not a bad parent. It’s OK to step away for a few minutes if your baby is safe. Looking after your mental health matters. Keep you and your baby safe
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All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times – but remember: babies cry, you can cope. Crying often increases around 2 weeks and peaks at 6–8 weeks. This phase will pass, and you are not alone.
Find out more: bit.ly/ICON-day1
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With the summer holidays upon us, take a look at our helpful reminder on keeping children safe around water:
hertfordshire.gov.uk/media-l…
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Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership retweeted
Child financial exploitation is prevalent and often poorly understood by parents and professionals.
Here are five key lessons learnt from our new research.
Read the full report here: childrenssociety.org.uk/info…
ALT Five key insights from professionals highlight that children as young as 10 face significant emotional and physical harm due to financial exploitation.
Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership retweeted
If something doesn’t feel right, it might not be.
Learn more about the signs of child exploitation to help victims get the support they need today.
Learn more: childrenssociety.org.uk/what…
#LookCloser
Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership retweeted
Victims of child exploitation deserve to feel heard, respected and supported.
That’s why we created a guide to help professionals build trusted relationships with young people. Learn more: ow.ly/ZjAf50WgyAJ
#LookCloser
ALT Believe us. Give us choices. Listen to us. Respect us. Support us. #LookCloser *IICSA: Engagement with young people report 2021 Decorative; a young boy walks down a pavement.
Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership retweeted
It's the 25th anniversary of the #YoungCarersFestival- the largest festival in the world for young people with caring responsibilities - organised with @YMCAFG.
Anya shares the challenges young people face and how important the festival is to them: childrenssociety.org.uk/what…
Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership retweeted
Exploitation can happen anywhere to any child.
This week, the #LookCloser campaign is raising awareness of child exploitation and how we can stop it in its tracks.
Watch the full film and learn more about the part you can play: childrenssociety.org.uk/what…
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Public Safety Announcement: The HSCP would like to remind everyone of the potential dangers of inhaling helium balloons, as helium displaces oxygen and inhalation can lead to serious and sadly fatal consequences.
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When babies #cry it can be stressful and
overwhelming. Help is out there and all you need
to do is ask.
Learn more at iconcope.org/xmas23
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Christmas can be stressful. If you’re looking after
a young baby remember to pause at the door and
check the three C's -
Calm - Are you calm?
Careful - Can you be careful?
Caring - Will you be caring?
Have a great Christmas and New Year
#ICONChristmas2023 #ICONCope
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Babies cry, even at Christmas, but you can cope.
If you need help, then ask. You never know who
may have that piece of helpful advice or some
spare time to give you a break.
Remember the three C's -
iconcope.org/xmas23
#ICONChristmas2023 #ICONCope
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Being a new parent is challenging, but there is
support out there. Your health visitor is a great
source of information. Dads, and dads-to-be, that
means you too.
Don't be afraid to ask questions and find out more
at iconcope.org/xmas23
#ICONChristmas2023 #ICONCope
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Christmas can be a very enjoyable time. But it
can also feel very long and very tiring. If you’re
looking after a young baby just remember to
check the 3 C’s before you pick them up –
iconcope.org/xmas23
Have a great Christmas and New Year
#ICONChristmas2023 #ICONCope
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We are looking forward to hosting our HSAB & HSCP Housing Conference on the 12.10.23. We will hear from fantastic keynote speakers on topics such as domestic abuse, fire safety and mental capacity and a performance from Narrative Alchemy on County Lines.
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It’s tough when your baby won’t stop crying. You may worry something is wrong with your child, that you’ll lose your cool or that your parenting skills aren’t up to the job. But you can handle it!
* Take a break
* Ask for help
NEVER SHAKE YOUR BABY!
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There are lots of things you can do to help soothe your baby. Check out our top 5 tips to help with infant crying. The main thing to remember is to stay calm and never hurt or shake your baby. #ICONcope #ICONweek2023
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