Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. On this page we have added links to useful websites which offer parenting tips for all stages of your child's life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations. We hope you find these links useful.

Online Parenting Courses - Family Lives

Parenting can often feel challenging and overwhelming, with no definitive manuals to guide us. As family dynamics evolve and the core family unit becomes more dispersed, many parents may find themselves navigating a sea of conflicting advice, especially in today's rapidly changing society. To help make this journey a little easier, Family Lives has developed a series of online parenting courses designed to provide support and guidance. If you’re interested in enhancing your parenting skills, please follow the link below to explore the available courses:
Online Parenting Courses

In addition to their courses, Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They are available at 0808 800 2222 to provide emotional support, information, and advice on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their website is also a valuable resource for further support and guidance.

(*Free from landlines and most mobiles)

Below are some digital resources provided by oneplusone. These are video clips where children are talking about the effects of parental conflict. You can scan a QR code at the end which takes you directly to some parent resources.

FROST

A young girl reflects on how she feels when her parents argue, compared to when they make up again.

FUTURE

Girls talk about how their parents’ arguments might affect their own adult relationship choices.

MONEY

A young boy describes how he feels when he hears his grandparents arguing about money.

TORN

A young girls describes how she feels when her parents argue.

• Parent Talk Here you can find answers to parenting questions in the site's advice articles. You can also talk to a parenting coach about anything that's worrying you. It's all free.

• Family Lives Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and support to families. If you need to talk, they are there to listen.

• NSPCC Support for Parents Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. The NSPCC have got parenting tips for all stages of your child's life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations.

• Parenting Support Services Every parent needs a little help from time to time. Parenting Support Services are on hand, in communities and online