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Support for parents

Whatever family life brings, we're here to help

 

There's no such thing as a perfect parent. One day all's calm, the next it's chaos. However it's going, we're here with advice and support for parents and carers.

Christmas parenting quiz

Our festive quiz is packed with seasonal advice for family life.

Early parenting advice

Babies and sleep

Practical advice for you and your baby

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Babies and crying

Why your baby cries and ways to soothe them

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How to bond with your baby

Find ways to connect

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Look, Say, Sing, Play

Have fun with your baby while making your bond stronger

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Toddler tantrums

How to handle their big emotions

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Managing family life

Moving out: Advice for parents

When your child leaves home, it’s a big deal.

Help and advice

Working from home with kids

Create a good work life balance

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Children sharing bedrooms

Top tips and things to consider

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Talk PANTS

Help keep your child safe from sexual abuse

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Talking about difficult topics

Tips and advice for starting conversations

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Separation and divorce

Checking in with your family as things change

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Friends and relationships

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Healthy relationships

Talking about relationships, sex and consent

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Talking to children about race and racism

How to have open and honest conversations

Access resources and tips
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Dealing with bullying

How to support your child

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Supporting yourself and young people

How to help a child who feels lonely

Discover ways to support

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Parental mental health

Looking after yourself

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Supporting a child with depression or anxiety

How to spot the signs and help your child

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Young people and self harm

Recognising signs and how to support 

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Staying safe online

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Social media

Understanding the platforms your child uses

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Talking to your child about online safety

Starting the conversation

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Online wellbeing

Managing mental health in the online world

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Help keep children safe online with Techosaurus!

We know how important the online world is for young people. But it can also be a tricky place to navigate. Techosaurus is here to help you have those first conversations with your child about online safety.

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Worried about a child?

Contact our child protection specialists for help, advice and support.

help@nspcc.org.uk

0808 800 5000

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Together, we can help keep children safe.

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Illustration credits
Top banner image: Maria Grejc
Staying safe online: Social media – Janice Chang; Talking to your child about online safety – Anna Yael; Online wellbeing – Harriet Nobel.
All others: please see individual pages for details.