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Grand Parenting

Grandparents Association
Grandparents Association Helpline, advice, information and statistics about grandparenting. http://www.grandparents-association.org.uk/index.php Relate for...
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Relate
Relate is a charity that offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and...
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BeGrand.net
Be Grand (http://begrand.net/) This site helps you to help you enjoy being a grandparent and to offer you expert advice when you have questions. You will...
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A Good Enough Parent A Good Enough Parent
A "Good Enough" Parent What is a good dad or a good mum? That's a really tough question. Maybe all you or anybody else can really expect to be is 'good enough'. Maybe it's certain that you'll get it wrong sometimes, make mistakes and have... View
Relate's guide to beating the back to school blues Relate's guide to beating the back to school blues
Relate's guide to beating the ‘back to school blues’ Relate for parents is here to offer advice to help parents of the estimated 11 million students preparing to start a new school year this September. Relate believes... View
Back to School - Tips for getting organised Back to School - Tips for getting organised
Back to School - Tips for getting organised One minute it’s 2 weeks to go before the children go back to school Next minute – it’s tomorrow Time to get organised however late you have started to think about it:... View
I am Nabil - Children/Discipline
I am Nabil I am 36  married to Shashi who is 31. We have 3 children, 10, 8, and 2.  My Problem My wife and I argue a lot about how we discipline the children. She...
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I am Leanne - Step Families
I am Leanne I’m 33, divorced six years, with two daughters, 9 and 7. My Problem Richard (my new partner) has lived with us for nearly a year. He’s a good man,...
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Parenting grown up children - a mum's story Parenting grown up children - a mum's story
Parenting Grown Up Children – A Mum’s Story I am Fiona, I am 60, married to Sam. We have two grownup children, Mark, who lives with his male partner and Matthew who is married to Rosie, they have two children, Daniel, 8 and... View
Parenting grown up children - a Dad's story Parenting grown up children - a Dad's story
Parenting Grown Up Children – A Dad’s Story I am Sam. I’m coming up to retirement. Fiona and I are worried about our eldest son, Matthew. He’s married to a lovely girl, Rosie; they had their tenth anniversary... View
Family Holidays Family Holidays
Family holidays - do they wind you down or wind you up? Holidays are all about fun, leisure, pleasure and a break from usual routines. For most individuals, couples and families, holidays can be a time to re-connect with each other, grow... View
Setting Boundaries for Teenagers Setting Boundaries for Teenagers
Setting Boundaries for Teenagers Teenagers need firm guidance from their parents. Many people will remember the battles to stay out for half an hour longer, or go somewhere that our parents thought was not appropriate. Setting boundaries... View
Children don't trust dad for advice about bullying Children don't trust dad for advice about bullying
Only 17 per cent of children trust dad for advice about bullying New research out 14th March 2010 reveals that while most dads (61 per cent) feel comfortable giving advice to their children about bullying only one in five (17 per cent)... View
Grandparenting and step grandparenting Grandparenting and step grandparenting
Grandparenting (and Step-Grandparenting)   We collected a few quotations about grandparents…. A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television  Just when a woman thinks her work is done, she... View
I am Tracey - Step Families
I am Tracey I'm Tracey, 37, divorced two years, bringing up two girls, 12 and 9. My Problem I’ve met a man who seems very nice. He’s 40, never been married. My ex-...
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Parenting when separated/divorced Parenting when separated/divorced
Parenting when separated/divorced Divorce and children can be a recipe for a difficult situation. The break-up of a marriage or committed co-habiting partnership is always stressful, even in those rare situations when it’s... View
We need to talk! We need to talk!
We need to talk! What does this mean to you? Is it just an invitation to have a conversation – something you’ll make sure you have time for? Or does your heart sink? Humans have a unique way of communicating - through... View
Problem Behaviour Problem Behaviour
Problem Behaviour In this section: Why is this happening? Trouble at school Trouble with drugs Why is this happening? When parents separate, it is easy to blame everything that happens in your children's lives on that... View
Eating Disorders Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders In this section: Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder Anorexia and Bulimia: What to Look For What Causes Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are really common; 1 or 2 out of every 100 students will... View
Boost self worth Boost self worth
Boost your children's self esteem – for parents with children of all ages In this section: • What is self esteem or self worth? • Start with yourself! • Building the foundations of self esteem in... View
Teenage - Fun activities to do together Teenage - Fun activities to do together
Teenagers - Fun activities to do together In this section: What were you like as a teenager? What is your teenager like? Teenage pressures Family Tree Family Sheild Mapping the Problem We have put together a range... View
Babyshock ! - Your relationship survival guide
Babyshock! is for any parents who have forgotten what it's like to be a couple because their children have taken over their lives. The experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and caring for children are wonderful, but also put a great deal of... View
Step Families - Living successfully with other people's children (Relate guide)
According to statistics, one in three people in the UK today is likely to be involved in a step-family at some point in their life. In Step-Families, Suzie Hayman looks at the problems that may arise as a result of this life-change and... View
Bringing Up Charlie Blog
http://www.bringingupcharlie.co.uk/A dad's eye view of bringing up children ... Tim Atkinson is a stay-at-home dad and former schoolteacher. But don't hold...
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Children's Legal Centre
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com Information & Advice for children/parents/carers/professionals on all issues of law & policy affecting...
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Netmums
 http://www.netmums.com Practical Help & Emotional Support on parenting issues online Relate for Parents & Families is not responsible for content...
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Child Maintenance Options
Child Maintenance Options Child Maintenance Options provides impartial information and support to help both parents make an informed choice about child...
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Advicenow
Advicenow is an independent, not-for-profit website providing accurate, up-to-date information on rights and legal issues. Their information service...
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Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse campaigning for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by...
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Anorexia and Bulimia Care
Anorexia and Bulimia Care believes that there is an answer to anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive eating and all kinds of eating distress. They...
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beat
beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association, and we continue...
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Gingerbread
Gingerbread is the leading national charity working to help the UK’s 1.9 million lone parents and their children. They believe in a fairer society for...
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Course From Partners to Parents
A new baby has a huge impact on a couple's relationship. This course helps you to understand the responsibilities and expectations of being new parents and develop skills to keep your relationship alive. This is valuable time out together... View
Course Parents Apart
Divorce or separation doesn’t just affect the adults in a relationship – it can affect the way children view relationships for life. If you’re concerned about how your children will cope with the break-up of your... View
Course Parent Mentoring
The course teaches how to develop skills in mentoring within a community, with a particular emphasis on befriending, building rapport, listening and giving feedback. It is a very practical course which will equip parents from all sorts of... View
Course Riding the Storm: for parents of teenagers
Watching your children grow up is rewarding but as they develop opinions and test out their independence it can be a challenge for any parent. This workshop looks at how to open up communication, improve your relationship with your teenager... View
Mothers & Mothering Mothers & Mothering
Mothers & Mothering  Quotations on Mothers & Mothering 1. Having a baby is one thing; being a mother is a much longer, and harder, labour of love  (Anon) 2. A sweater is a garment worn by child when its mother is... View
Change - big bang or small steps Change - big bang or small steps
Change - big bang or small steps The problem Once you’ve decided what you want to change, the challenge is how to go about it.  Many people believe that to solve a problem you need to understand why it has happened. The most... View