General Information

  • All kinds of parents - what is a family?
  • Equality & diversity - different and equal
  • Positive parenting & self-esteem - make them feel great
  • Healthy lifestyles - looking after your body
  • Health & safety - making your home safe
  • Sure Start Children's Centres - give your child the best start

Different Needs

  • Children with disabilities - you're not alone
  • Children in need - working together for our children
  • Young carers - who cares?

Issues with pre school children

  • Don't shake the baby - different ways to cope
  • Cot death - reducing the risk of cot death
  • Temper tantrums - when every day is a difficult day
  • Smacking - the great debate
  • Bedwetting & sleeping difficulties - how can I help my child?
  • Babysitting - who can I leave my child with?

Issues for school age children

  • Puberty and adolescence - changing times
  • Internet Safety - new technology, old problem
  • Bullying - the real story
  • Children left alone - common sense and the law
  • Missing - from home and school
  • Teenage pregnancy & sexual health - preventative parenting
  • Drug & alcohol misuse - how would I know?
  • Young people in trouble - how widespread is it?

Parent's issues

  • Postnatal depression - recognising the signs
  • Domestic violence - how does it affect children?

Responsibilities

  • Worried about a child - should you mind your own business?
  • Child protection - myths and realities