Relationships

Being a Parent

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Teenage parents

If you under 18 and pregnant, or under 18 with a baby, and are confused about what benefits and other help you can get, please visit your local Go for it centre to discuss your personal circumstances. We have a Youth Adviser who works specifically with young people who are pregnant or are new parents. You can ask to be referred to them or you can print a referral form and send it to them by post.

For information on studying whilst being a parent please visit the Childcare page in the Money section of this website, or the Care to Learn link opposite.

General parenting information and advice

Being a parent can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it can also be exhausting, stressful and a bit of a mystery - babies don't come with instructions!

The Child Accident Prevention Trust has information leaflets on keeping your baby safe.

Contact A Family promotes mutual support between families caring for children with any type of disability. Helpline: 0808 808 3555

Cry-sis provides emotional support and practical advice to parents dealing with excessive crying, demanding behaviour and sleep problems. Helpline (9am - 10pm): 020 7404 5011

Disabled Parents Network is a national organisation of disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and their families. Provides peer support, information and advice to disabled parents and their allies. Helpline: 0870 241 0450

Fathers Direct offers an information service to promote close relationships between men and their children. Tel: 020 7920 9491

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths advises on the prevention of sudden infant deaths and provides support and information to parents and professionals on reducing the risk of sudden infants deaths. Provides support to bereaved families and those caring for them. Tel: 0870 787 0554

The Hampshire Children's Information Service (CIS) can be contacted on 0845 602 1125.

Home-Start throughout the UK, parent volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under the age of five. Tel: 08000 68 63 68

JustParents - Parenting and Pregnancy advice for mums and dads. With baby names, gender predictor, forums and parents blogs.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers information and support fo parents during pregancy, birth and early childhood. Enquiry Line (Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm, 9am - 4pm Friday: 0870 444 8707

National Childminding Association informs childminders, parents and employers about best practice in childminding. Advice line (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm): 0800 169 4486

Parentline Plus is a national charity offering help and information for parents, carers and families including a free 24-hour confidential helpline, workshops, courses and information leaflets.

Portsmouth CHAT (Childcare, Advice & Training). This service provides free impartial information and advice about childcare and family services in Portsmouth area PO1 - PO6. Including leisure activities, childcare in Portsmouth, information about free funding for 3 & 4 year olds, Working & Child Tax Credit information, plus much more!
Email: CHAT@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Pre-school Learning Alliance provides learning opportunities for pre-school children and mutual support and activities for parents and information on services across the country. Tel: 020 7833 0991

RELATE gives relationships support and counselling services for couples, individuals and families. Helpline (Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm): 0845 130 4010

Tommy's provides help and advice on all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. Phone their helpline on 0870 777 30 60 to speak to a midwife.

Your Family is an online magazine which offers positive ideas and advice for parents of young children. To pick up a hard copy of this magazine visit your local Early Learning store

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Page updated: Friday, September 25, 2009 11:22 AM