Useful Websites for Parents
The following are really useful links to a huge range of support materials for all aspects of parenting:
Parenting Support
Website: www.parenting.co.uk
Topics covered –
- Aggressive Behaviour - Top 10 Tips
- Baby Sleeping Problems
- Bathing Babies
- Be a Happier Parent - 10 Tips
- Breastfeeding
- Car Seats and Travel Safety
- Child and Family Helplines
- Childcare and Babysitting
- Choosing a Childminder
- Choosing a Nanny
- Confident Teenagers
- Cyberbullying
- Dealing with Guilt as a Parent
- Eating Out with Young Children
- Falling out with Friends
- Family Pets
- Firework Safety
- How to Control Tantrums
- How to Improve Your Relationship
- How to Stop Shouting at Your Children
- Is Your Child Taking Control?
- Late Bed Times
- Learning to Drive
- Mealtime Fun
- New Baby Tips
- Night Terrors
- Owning a Family Pet
- Potty Training
- Potty Training Tips
- Protecting our Children on the Internet
- Rights, Support, Access and Relocation
- Road Safety for Children
- Sibling Rivalry
- Sleep
- Sleepovers
- Staying Out Late
- Stop Nail Biting - Top 10 Tips
- Tantrums
- Teenage Drinking
- Top 10 Fire Safety Tips
- Top 10 Sharing Tips
- Top 10 Talking to Teenagers Tips
- Top 10 Tips for Keeping Happy
- Top Tips for Morning Rush
Website: www.barnardos.org.uk
- Support for Children – Advocacy, child poverty, disability and inclusion, fostering and adoption, children in care, children in trouble with the law, mental health etc.
- Support for parents – sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, young carers, LGBTQ advice etc.
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Topics covered –
- Pregnancy and birth – sleep, feeding etc
- Toddlers and preschool – behaviour, sleep, childcare etc
- Primary – Health and development, learning and school etc
- Secondary – online safety, health and development etc
- Teenagers – sex and relationships, communicating with teens, Drugs and alcohol etc
- Bullying – bullying at school, cyber bullying, general advice etc
- Your family – Parenting, special educational needs, fostering/adoption
- Divorce and separation – thinking about divorce, new and ex partners etc
Internet Safety
Website: www.ceop.police.uk
Child exploitation and online protection advice, help and report centre:
Topics covered – Internet safety
- 5-7 years
- 8-10 years
- 11-17 years
Website: www.thinkuknow.co.uk
How to stay in control advice and guidance:
Topics covered –
- Instant messaging (Whatsapp/Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat)
- Social networking
- Emails
- Chatrooms
- Mobiles
- Gaming
- Cyber bullying
- File sharing
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Keeping children safe:
Topics Covered –
- How abuse changes childhood
- What children do online and through social networking
- The risks and dangers of being online
- Tips to help keep children safe on the internet and social networks
- Safety on mobiles, Tablets and smartphones
- Using apps to stay anonymous or keep secrets
- Playing games online and how to avoid risks
- Parental controls
Emotional wellbeing/Parent’s Mental Health
Website: www.healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk
Signposting for helpline services:
Topics covered –
- A list of helpline services for support or advice out of hours
Website: www.rethink.org
Rethinking mental illness, support and information:
Topics covered –
- Services and groups (200+ mental health services 50+ support groups) From psychological therapies and Crisis and Recovery Houses to peer support groups and housing services.
- Advice and information
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Living with mental illness- everyday life
- Carers, family and friends – support for young carers etc
- Advocacy
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mental health charity:
Topics covered –
- A-Z Mental health
- Types of mental health problems
- Drugs and treatments
- Helping someone else
- Legal rights
- Tips for everyday living
- Guides to support and services
- Helplines
- Find your local Mind
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mental health foundation: Good Mental health for all
Topics covered –
- Parent’s with mental health problems
- How doe’s Ill health affect parenting
- How can parent’s ill health affect their children
- What can protect children’s mental health
- Practical advice on looking after your own mental health
Self-Harm
Website: www.selfharm.co.uk
Support and advice centre
Topics covered:
- The facts – what is Self-harm, who does it, recovery, eating disorders and Self harm.
- The Myths – self-harm and suicide, only girls do it, attention seeking
- Staying safe - Knowing your body, Harm minimisation, Poisoning, Looking after you
- Resources
- statistics
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Information and support:
Topics covered –
- How can I help myself
- Treatment and support
- For friends and family – how friends and family can be supportive and get advice
- Useful contacts
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/self-harm/
Find out how to spot the signs and what you can do to help:
Topics covered –
- Why children self-harm
- Warning signs – Physical and Emotional signs
- What can you do about self-harm
- The self-harm cycle
- Getting help
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Advice for children and young people:
Topics covered –
- Looking after yourself
- Self-harm help
- Fact sheets
- Lifestyle changes to boost self-esteem.
Readiness for school/Transition
Website: www.childcare.co.uk/information/school-readiness
Parents’ guide to school readiness:
Topics covered –
- What is meant by ready for school?
- How to prepare you and your child
- Looking further ahead
Website: www.pacey.org.uk/working-in-childcare/spotlight-on/being-school-ready/
Being school ready:
Topics covered -
- Handy resources to help prepare your child
Website: www.gov.uk/government/.../are-you-ready-good-practice-in-school-readiness
Ofsted guidance on getting your child ready:
Topics Covered –
- Children’s readiness for school
- Assessing children’s starting points
- Effective involvement of parents and carers in children’s transition
- Developing communication skills
- Personal, social and emotional development