Parenting
Henry: A programme for all parents.
HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and children. HENRY has been supporting families to increase healthy nutrition, emotional wellbeing, parenting strategies, breastfeeding, oral health and getting more active.
HENRY provides a wide range of support for families from pregnancy to age 12 including workshops, programmes, resources and online help.
Quotes from parents:
- ‘HENRY has given me confidence and ambition to grow as a parent’
- ‘We are so much more active and happier and I want to help other families to achieve this’
- ‘The programme went far beyond healthy eating. Being active, managing children’s behaviour and understanding their feelings were all covered’
To access further information on HENRY courses near you please contact your Health Visitor.
Parent Club Scotland: Tips and advice you can trust to help with the highs and lows of parenting.
Children 1st Parentline: Do you feel like you’re at the end of your tether? Children 1st Parentline is here for you and your family.
Parenting across Scotland: Together with our member organisations, we work to ensure that all parents and caregivers are valued and supported to raise Scotland’s children.
Fatherhood
Dads are important too, being a new dad is wonderful but can be overwhelming and trigger a range of emotions, we can help support you too.
Fathers Network: registered charity Scotland, improving children's lives through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families
Dads Rock registered charity Scotland Improve outcomes for children in Scotland to ensure the best start in life by providing support to Dads and families.
Being Da – Episode 1 Home Start Glasgow South have launched a new Podcast just for dads
Single Parents
Being a single parent can undoubtedly be tough, stressful and demanding do not be afraid to ask for help or support. Remember you matter too!
One Parent Families Scotland: Charity that aims to enable single parent families to achieve their potential, to reach a decent standard of living and contribute to Scottish society
Gingerbread single parent family charity registered England and Wales. Not Scotland based but also links to digital groups. Alternative language options available.
NHS Advice for Single Parents: If you're bringing up a child on your own, do not be afraid to ask for help from friends and family. You may also find that other single parents are a good source of support.
Single Parenting Stress: How to beat burnout information from very well mind
Same Sex Parenting
Rainbow Families – LGBT Health and Wellbeing: Rainbow Families events are for specifically for anyone looking to meet other LGBTQ+ parents, share experiences and socialise in a family setting. It’s a friendly and relaxed group with a really diverse mix of coupled and single LGBTQ+ parents and their children taking part
Same Sex Parenting: Family Lives
New Family Social - Home: Support for LGBQ+ families with fostering and adopting
Queer Families: Support and Advice for LGBTQ+ families
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