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