Home-Start Orkney

11/06/2026

💙 Infant Mental Health Week 💙

During pregnancy, most parents worry about their relationship with their baby and partner and want the opportunity to discuss their feelings.

Services play a crucial role in supporting attuned relationships, and need to listen, and tune into families, and open up a conversation.

Everyone can benefit from learning more about attunement and there are lots of resources available to help.

10/06/2026

🐙💛 The Optimistic Octopus 💛🐙

Optimism isn’t always easy… sometimes it takes a little effort – but it’s always worth it ✨

Here are a few gentle reminders to help you stay positive:
🌼 Practice gratitude daily
🌊 Try not to dwell on the past
⭐ Know what truly matters to you
💛 Be kind to yourself
🎨 Spend time doing what you enjoy

Small steps can make a big difference 🌈

10/06/2026

💙 Infant Mental Health Week 💙

Attunement helps babies to feel important, safe and loved. Attuned relationships are foundational to babies learning how to regulate their emotions, supporting good infant mental health.

Attuned relationships support both infant and parental wellbeing and help babies get off to the very best start in life.

09/06/2026

Looking for something to do to occupy a Peedie while?Join Denise at our Family hub in Finstown. Release your inner creativity, have a yarn, meet other mums, share your skills or just relax and unwind with a hot cuppa and a biscuit you don’t feel you have to share. 🍫 ☕️ 🍇 🍏 This group is inclusive to all mums in Orkney. Just pop along.
Contact Denise for more info.
Looking forward to seeing you. ❤️

09/06/2026

💙 Infant Mental Health Week 💙

Attunement helps babies to feel important, safe and loved. Attuned relationships are foundational to babies learning how to regulate their emotions, supporting good infant mental health.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

💙 Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (8th–14th June 2026) will focus on the theme of ‘Attunement’. During the week we will highlight how attuned early relationships support babies’ development.

08/06/2026

🌟 Home-Start Orkney Weekly Planner 🌟

Our groups are a safe, welcoming and supportive space for everyone. We’d love to see you there – whether you’re coming along for the first time or are a regular face, there’s always a warm welcome waiting 💛

As our community continues to grow, we’re also looking for new volunteers to help support our sessions. Even giving a small amount of your time can make a huge difference to local families.

If you’ve ever thought about giving back, building experience, or supporting others, we would love to hear from you!

📧 Get in touch: [email protected]

07/06/2026

💛 Kinship Group 💛

Our weekly Kinship Group offers kinship carers a welcoming space for emotional support and social connection.

Come along for a cuppa and a chat every Monday from 13:30 – 14:30 ☕

(Please note: this group does not run during school holidays.)

A friendly, relaxed space where you can connect with others who understand — we’d love to see you there 🌿

07/06/2026

✨ Your wee sign 💛

Everything is going to work out better than you can even imagine.

Between the school runs, the ever-changing weather, and the busy days — you’re doing better than you think.

Keep going, keep showing up, and trust that it’s all coming together.