This is a comprehensive guide for parents and carers, explaining the benefits of family meetings and outlining many ideas on how to make family meeting most effective and enjoyable for all family members. Contents IntroductionHow to Use This Family Meeting AlbumWhy have Family Meetings?Steps for…
Category: Parenting Guides
Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife crime & Gangs
This toolkit for parents and carers is designed to help provide a glossary of facts, practical advice to look for signs of their child’s involvement in violence, knife crime or gangs, as well as tips on how to speak to their child and how they…
Young Parents Postnatal Programme Workbook
The postnatal programme will give mothers the support they need in the first few weeks of their baby’s life. The programme is aimed at increasing their skills to look after their baby and themselves. Sessions covered: Week 1: Primary Birth Visit Week 2: Attachment &…
How to talk to your child about knives (a parents’ guide)
This leaflet holds practical advice for parents/carers on what they can do to reduce the likelihood of a child carrying a knife. The guide aims to give some pointers on what to look for, how to raise the subject and who to contact if parents…
Alternatives to smacking, physical/corporal punishment (booklets)
Alternatives to Smacking Children booklet by NAPCAN A small booklet providing advice regarding: Why smacking is a bad idea Helping kids to behave without having to hit Things to try if you are at the end of your tether! Behavior is a family business Self-care…
Mindfulness, relaxation & yoga videos for kids
‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ channel on YouTube Over 100 of videos on yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence – and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early. Click here to view
Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma (booklet)
A booklet for parents and carers of children who have experienced developmental trauma. It explores the following topics: What is trauma? Information promoting understanding of the developmental milestones of children and young people Strategies that may be helpful whilst parenting a child/young person with a…
Theraplay activities
A list of several theraplay activities for improving parent-child attachment. Click here to view/download
Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know
The leaflet outlines steps which parents/carers should take to monitor their teens and help protect them from risky behaviors. Click here to view/download
It’s not okay to shake babies: info sheet for parents
The information sheet highlights the damage that shaking a baby can cause, and provides tips on responding to a crying baby. Contents: It’s not OK to shake babies Why is it so dangerous to shake a baby? Why does my baby cry so much? How…
Developmental trauma – easy read explanation guides for carers, older children & schools
Easy to read booklets to help older children, professionals and carers/parents understand some of the behaviours/emotions displayed by children who have suffered developmental trauma. The booklets explain that these behaviours do not indicate that the child is misbehaving/being difficult but that they are going through…
Be safe around dogs: Guide for families
This booklet has lots of tips and advice about kids and dogs that service users and their family can talk about and share; from how to prepare if they are a dog owner expecting a baby, to ensuring that their teenager is safe when out…
Parenting in Pictures guides – babies, children & teens, pregnancy, food & nutrition
Free beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guides for parents which teach them how to carry out daily care tasks for their children of all ages. Topics include hygiene, feeding, bonding, toilet training, dietary guidelines, first aid and other. Link to Raising Children website to view/download Links to…
50 Smart Discipline Tips for Your Child with ADHD (booklet)
This 8-page booklet lists 50 strategies for effective disciplining and putting an end to oppositional behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Click here to view/download
Baby Wants… (Booklet)
This easy read booklet for parents encourages them to do simple things like playing, reading and singing to help develop their young child. Click here to view/download
ASQ:SE-2 Social-Emotional Development Guide (Sheets for parents)
This colorful, 9-page guide outlines a dozen or more important milestones for social-emotional development of children at the age of 2 to 60-months. The sheets can support social workers’ discussion with parents about their children’s social-emotional development. Click here to view/download
The Pregnancy Book – Guide
This book provides information on many aspects of pregnancy, labour and childbirth and the first weeks after child’s birth. Contents: Becoming pregnant Now you are pregnant How your baby develops Getting to know your baby Your health in pregnancy Antenatal care Conditions and problems in…
Is it legal? A parents’ guide to the (UK) law
This booklet is for parents and carers. Its aim is to help them know when the law has something to say about their families’ day-to-day lives. Equally important, it helps them know the limits of the law. It is a reminder that whilst law permeates…
Positive parenting: how to set boundaries and build positive relationships (Guide for parents)
Balancing the various demands parents have to cope with isn’t easy and all parents can come under pressure or stress from time to time. This guide shares practical advice and tips for positive parenting techniques that work well for children – from babies to teenagers….
Handle with care: a guide to keeping your baby safe (Guide for parents)
Rough handling of babies can cause serious injuries. Handle with care: a guide to keeping your baby safe explains the dangers and gives advice on safe ways of holding and caring for a baby. This simple guide explains why parents should never shake their baby…
Home alone guide: is my child ready to be left alone? (Guide for parents)
There is no legal age at which children may be left home alone, but parents can be prosecuted for neglect if it puts them at risk of injury or suffering. This guide gives sound advice and useful tips to help parents decide in which situations…
Help keep children safe online (guide for parents)
This easy-to-read guide provides information and guidance that parents need to keep their child safe online. It guides the parents to talk to their child and discuss the potential safety issues, get the family involved and being proactive in seeking further support and advice.
Out alone guide: is my child ready to go out alone? (Guide for parents)
This guide provides advice and practical tips to parents on judging if a child is ready to be out on their own and how to prepare them for different situations such as walking to and from school by themselves, attending sports or holiday clubs, or…
Safe sleep for your baby booklet – cot death prevention
An easy read booklet with important information about how to put a baby to bed to reduce the risk of sudden infant (cot) death.
How to deal with anger booklet
Many people have trouble managing their anger. This is for anyone who wants to learn how to deal with it in a constructive and healthy way. It is also for anyone with a friend or family member who has problems with anger. Contents What is anger?…
The safe parenting handbook
Handbook containing information and advice to help parents deal successfully with various issues which can affect children such as: Babysitting Bedwetting & sleeping difficulties Bullying Child protection Childminding & daycare Children left alone Children with disabilities Choosing children’s activities Domestic abuse Don’t shake the baby…
Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents
This 64-page colourful guide provides information and tools to help parents understand the common parenting experiences they may have, from the time their child is an infant through the early grade school years. The strategies in this booklet promote positive development in children and positive parent-child relationships. Click…