Parenting Guide

The information in this parenting handbook is provided to help you deal with some of those tricky areas which you encounter as a parent. Each page gives you some summary information and sign posts to services of further information about the related topic.

Maintaining Health and Well being

• Where do I start
• Combating stress and anxiety - New baby?
• Combating Stress
• Healthy Teeth

Healthy Lifestyle

• Would you like to stop smoking?
• Guard and substance misuse
• Healthy Eating

Giving your child the best start in life

• Immunisations
• Breastfeeding
• Positive Parenting (Temper Tantrums)
• Managing Bedwetting
• Babysitting
  

Support Your Child at School

• What can I do?
• Starting School
• Giving your child the best start possible
• Bullying
• Homework
• Changing Schools
• Internet Safety

Safeguarding Children and Family Support Services

• Safeguarding the family
• Child Protection - helping children to protect themselves
• Domestic Violence
• Support your child through separation/divorce

Getting the support you need as a parent: groups and organisations

• Accessing Information on benefits and financial supports
• Families Information Service
• Tax Credit information
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Employment - Back into work training