In this talk Helga Tinneny will offer practical support and tips for parents to aid understanding of their child’s development, their role as a parent and to enhance progress during this stage. Helga is a Training & Development/ Family Support worker with Lifestart Services CLG. She has worked with Lifestart Services for over 20 years promoting the Growing Child programme with families of children birth to 5 years. The Growing Child Programme supports the physical, emotional, social, cognitive and sensory development of children and understands the unique presentation of every child and family.