Parents & Carers information
There's no such thing as a perfect parent. One day all's calm, the next it's chaos.
The following informaiton and resources may help you;
Child Development
CCS provide health visiting and school nursing services for Bedfordshire. Visit their website to find out more.
Children's Centres and Flying Start Groups have a range of different support and activities for you and your family, including:
- baby feeding support group
- information about early education and childcare
- family learning activities
- parenting courses
- family support groups
You can find your local centres below:
Visit the NSPCC for information on brain development and attachment. |
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Pregnancy and Under 1's;
- NSPCC have a range of information to support early parenting including sleep, crying and bonding with baby
- ICON Caring for your crying baby
- Lullaby Trust shares information on keeping babies safe, including sleeping and travel.
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Online Safety
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Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
- Visit MIND for information on mental health for yourself, or for children/ young people.
Family Life
- Each local authority area hosts a Local Offer. This is the place to find out about local services, support and events for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their families. Much of the information will be relevant to all families, with or without SEND needs.
- NSPCC have a range of information including seperation and divorce, and when your child moves out
Talking to young children about their safety