https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/This area contains resources, top tips, advice and signposting to support you with parenting and family wellbeing. en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcements/posts/parenting-pregnancy-fostering-childcare-and-financial-assistanceTue, 27 Oct 2026 13:31:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2163b3df-2387-4ee3-bb2c-2b20846660d0ASK INFOFor 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 https://www.gov.scot/children-and-families/ https://www.parentclub.scot/ Wales https://gov.wales/children-families Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/family-home-and-community/parenting-and-childcare https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/Northern IrelandfamiliesparentingwalesFamily SupportchildcareScotlandhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcements/posts/child-benefit-get-financial-help-if-you-have-childrenTue, 27 Oct 2026 13:27:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:40c22acb-d2e2-4a0d-b6d1-40f66b44c739RN Forum ModeratorWith 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 16 years old, their child benefit claim could be worth almost £20,000. What is child benefit? Child benefit is a monthly payment for anyone with parental responsibilities for children under the age of 16, or up to 20 if they stay in approved education or training. How does it work? There are two child benefit rates. The allowance for the eldest or only child is £24.00 per week. For additional children, the allowance is £15.90 per child. Child benefit is usually paid every four weeks and there’s no limit to how many children you can claim for. To find out if you’re eligible, and how to make a claim, visit GOV.UK (UTM). By claiming child benefit, you can also get national insurance credits which counts towards your state pension, and a national insurance number for your child without them having to apply for one. For more information, see the link above.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcements/posts/project-rebalanceTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:463111f3-b867-41ad-8af6-c5c3778f363aRN Forum ModeratorRebalance 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 (via NHS GP Temporary Registration) or combined care. The Rebalance booklet can be found via the Defence Gateway. This is a MOD Internal network accessible to Service Personnel. https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/docs/DOC-368133https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcements/posts/parent-club-scotland---talking-about-sex-and-relationshipsTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ebcc5292-33ce-4c84-9b4f-1295e993c5e7RN Forum ModeratorParent 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 your teen about consent. Harmful sexual behaviour. To access these pages follow the link below: Sex and relationships | Parent Clubhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcements/posts/parenting-and-relationship-support-for-royal-navy-familiesTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:8b9a8595-106c-4a04-8378-1fb2443d70daRN Forum ModeratorSouthampton 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 life brings. They are offering FREE tailored programmes for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families. Their courses are designed to help you support your children’s needs, enhance family resilience and manage conflict. Everything is online, so you can participate from anywhere in the world! It’s easy to book onto a course or seminar – just email them at info@sftrust.org.uk Explore the full range of practical, accessible Online bitesize seminars – just 90 minutes long Upcoming courses and news - Southampton Family Trust Run with support from the RNRMC and the AFCFT.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcements/posts/mod-and-kooth-go-liveTue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:413b36c4-170b-4e17-a90b-408c66b29f84Former MemberChildren 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 can also mean long periods of separation from the Serving parent when they are deployed or away training. Kooth is now available for children with a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas, aged 11 until their 19th birthday The free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing platform allows you to chat with a friendly mental health practitioner, find support from a helpful community or use a range of self-help tools.. Visit kooth.com/mod today. Remember to click the bell at the top of the page follow the Parenting Group to receive regular updates.KoothMental healthChildren and Young Peopleparentinghttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/m/resources/3379Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:52:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:b8c0c162-2ef5-4e0e-a318-f4c9d99fdb1dRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/b/announcementsFri, 22 Jul 2022 16:48:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:54e37539-cacd-4520-b9ac-684f6536ac09https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/m/galleryMon, 11 Jul 2022 10:56:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7347c54a-3a58-439b-8534-696e40fa3297https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/m/resourcesMon, 11 Jul 2022 10:56:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:dd6a914c-07f3-42c7-ad16-d4a6256777aahttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/f/forumMon, 11 Jul 2022 10:55:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2ada2386-a8fe-4b8f-9d49-1df3d0940aa4https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/parenting/Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:43:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6e56b043-f097-49d2-97a8-e8de73ba07bdThis area contains resources, top tips, advice and signposting to support you with parenting and family wellbeing.