Being a parent is the best job in the world, but it can also be one of the most stressful. There will be days when it all feels a little too much. It's ok to feel this way and there is lots of information to help  you manage the challenges ahead.

 

 

Parent Club

The Parentclub website contains tried and tested hints and tips like how to cope with being a parent for children of all ages including:

Coping with being a parent | Parent Club

Keeping calm with your child | Parent Club

Dealing With Bad Behaviour | Primary School Children | Parent Club

Family Support Directory | Parent Club

Tips To Avoid A Strop At The Shops | Supermarket Tips | Parent Club

Top Tips To Avoid Those Meltdown Moments | 4-8 Year olds | Parent Club

 

Telephone/Online Support

As we know it can be good to talk to someone if you are worried about something. You can call the Children 1st Parentline on 08000 28 22 33 or chat to someone on line at www.children1st.org.uk/parentline 

These are free services available every day of the year.

 

Free Online Parenting Course

This free online parenting course for is parents and carers of children aged 0 to 19. The course aims to help parents and carers understand their child’s development, support them emotionally and improve their relationship. For more details and to sign up visit https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning/ and use the code ‘tartan’ to gain free access.

 

Guide to the new law about physically punishing a child

From 7 November 2020, it is illegal to physically punish a child. Find out more about this new law and what it could mean for you.

Guide to the new law about physically punishing a child | Parent Club