Parenting

A parent’s guide to keeping kids healthy this school year

Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life.

Family and Childcare Trust is an independent charity that exists to make the UK a better place for families and children. They work with charities, businesses and public services to offer practical help to families.

Vodaphone Digital Parenting magazine has helpful advice for parents on internet use and mobile technology.

The Working Parent offers helpful information for parents who juggle work and family life.

NSPCC support for parents 

BBC Bitesize Parent's toolkit

 

Lone parenting

Gingerbread provides expert advice, practical support and campaigns for single parents.

Single Parent Action Network is a uniquely diverse organisation empowering one parent families throughout the UK.

Only Dads give advice and support for single dads.

Only Mums give advice and support for single mums.

 

Additional needs parenting 

Contact a family is a national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children, whatever their condition or disability.

Family Fund the UK’s largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people.

Mencap supports both adults and children with learning disabilities.

Sibs is a charity for the brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults.

Scope is a leading UK charity which supports both adults and children with disabilities.

 

Support with staying safe 

Yellow Door is a local charity supporting families who have experienced abuse.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a charity to support families who have experienced domestic abuse.

Childnet supports families with keeping young children safe online.

Internetmatters provides free checklists and practical advice on keeping children safe online.

RNLI has some great information about staying safe around water.

A guide to road safety.