Parenting

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  • Parenting, Pregnancy, Fostering, Childcare and Financial Assistance

    For a wide range of information on parenting including pregnancy and birth, fostering and adoption, childcare and financial assistance, see: England https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting Scotland ...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Child benefit – get financial help if you have children

    With the rising cost of living, the Government are offering parents and carers up to £1,248 a year to help with the cost of raising their first child – and up to £826.80 for any other children. This means that by the time a child is...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Project Rebalance

    Rebalance is an initiative of service mothers by service mothers to assist in seeking help if they have any concerns about their health.Pregnant and post natal service women are entitled to either Ministry of Defence, nhs.uk healthcare...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Parent Club Scotland - Talking about Sex and Relationships

    Parent Club Scotland - Talking about Sex and Relationships Parent Club has updated their website to include information on Sex and Relationships with guides on: Talking to your teen about sex. What does being in a healthy relationship mean? What's healthy sexual behaviour and what isn't? Talking to...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families

    Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families Southampton Family Trust is a charitable organisation which has been working in Southampton since 2002. They provide information, parenting courses, couple work and one-to-one support for the various life stages, difficulties and joys that family lif...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • MOD and KOOTH Go live!!

    MOD and KOOTH Go live!! Children and young people with a parent Serving in the Armed Forces often face moving from place to place with their family, living overseas, attending several schools, leaving friends behind and making new ones. Being part of an Armed Forces family ...
    • 27 Oct 2026