Search for information, advice and guidance

Find local activities and organisations in our directory.

Where to get parenting advice and support

Websites and charities

Websites and charities for families to get parenting advice and support.

Family Lives

Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. The issues they support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental wellbeing.

Visit their website to access lots of advice and articles on different topics.

Family Links provides resources for parents on a range of topics including:

  • giving praise effectively
  • time to calm down
  • Internet safety
  • negotiating
  • problem-solving

Visit their website to access step-by-step guides and useful tips.

Relate

Relate's services include Relationship Counselling for individuals and couples, Family Counselling, Mediation, Children and Young People's Counselling and Sex Therapy.

They also provide friendly and informal workshops for people at important stages in their relationships.

The NHS

Information by the NHS to support children up to the age of 19 years. Support covers physical, emotional and educational needs.

NSPCC

NSPCC offers information and support for families and young people in order to prevent abuse, help rebuild children's lives and support families.