Coffee Tots a Lifeline for Parents

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When Catherine Bartlem became a mum, she found the confidence she had at work absent as a parent. Using this she reached out to other mothers believing the feeling could be mutual. 15 years later that small group of parents has grown into a flourishing charity aimed at fighting the isolation that a lot of mothers feel and giving them a community to turn to in times of need. Children in Need funding has helped Coffee Tots expand and offer even more to families around Coventry, giving them much needed support. Catherine was in the studio talking with BBC CWR's JD about all the things they do.