Families and Parenting
Children don't come with an instruction book and every one is different.
The pre-school offers its own support to parents/carers through informal chats and a monthly get together with other parents to share the ups and downs of parenting and look at solutions and share advice.
"Tantrums and Tiaras" usually meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00 - 13:00. Children are welcome to stay for lunch so that parents can go to the meeting. Please check calendar page or the parents board at pre-school for actual dates.
The links below offer access to advice about parenting and cover issues such as toileting, sleeping, eating, behaviour etc.
www.askwiltshire.org
ask is a registered charity seeking to support Wiltshire's parents through the provision of information, advice and services. This includes childcare and early years education, special educational needs, and holiday childcare and activities.
ParentsCentre
ParentsCentre provides information and support for parents on how to help with their child's learning from birth to 19 years old. The site covers a whole range of issues that you and your child may encounter, from finding childcare, homework and exams to bullying and truancy. The forum and ask-an-expert section allow parents to share experiences and put questions to the panel of experts.
BBC Parenting website
An easy to navigate site that covers a wide range of issues from birth, health issues, toddlers, starting school and beyond. There are also links to childcare, fostering and adoption.
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. THE NCT aims to give every parent the chance to make informed choices, with services, activities and memberships fully accessible to everyone.
DirectGov
Directgov features the widest range of government information and services. The site has an extensive section for parents, including information on finding a school, healthy eating, special educational needs and youth justice. In addition to government departments, the site also links through to relevant third parties that can offer additional trusted advice and support.
Sure Start
Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
http://www.home-start.org.uk/homepage
Home-Start is the UK's leading family support organisation for families with children in the 5+ age group. Home-Start volunteers provide emotional and practical support and friendship to families in their own homes. By doing so they represent a lifeline for many families when things are difficult.
http://www.netmums.com/
Netmums is an online parenting organisation offering information on everything from finding playgroups to healthy eating. There are also a range of articles and further reading.
Gingerbread
Provides support for single parents. 0800 018 5026
http://www.capt.org.uk/
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is dedicated to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents.
http://www.rospa.com/
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) aim to save lives and reduce injuries by providing health and safety training and promoting safety in all areas of life.
Specially for Dads
http://homedad.org.uk/An interactive web site for dads bringing up their children. Dads can meet up, offer advice and support and share their experiences of hands-on fathering. The site has news, features and information, details on starting a playgroup and how to find other home dads. There is a bulletin board for messages and regular chat room sessions.
http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/
Focuses on father-inclusive approaches to families, both in terms of policy making and society.
A voluntary support group for dads offering advice, information and forums.