Online parenting support

We know that for many people, everyday life still feels a little uncertain and scary at the moment.

Many families are still adjusting to the new normal. So to help out, our charity partner Action for Children has created a suite of resources to help families with little ones keep themselves occupied at home during the ongoing lockdown.

You can ask Action for Children’s parenting coaches for advice on behaviour, eating, sleeping, toilet training or anything else you would like help with. In addition, if you’re seeing more challenging behaviour from your children, you’re not alone. See below for ways to help your children feel more settled.

Things to do at home

Action for Children have compiled a fantastic list of things to do at home with children under five. This resource is perfect for those times you find yourself wondering about how to pass the time.

Top tips for wellbeing

Action for Children have compiled five top tips for family wellbeing while staying at home. These simple ways to manage your mental wellbeing can reduce the impact of unnecessary stress.

Remember, you can chat to Action for Children’s parenting coaches online or request a call back for another time. Their advice is free and confidential.

Learning through everyday activities

For those of us home schooling our little ones for the first time, it can feel like there's a lot to live up to. Babies and toddlers absorb vast amounts of information by interacting with you and others around them. But when modern lives simply don’t leave parents with much time to spare, it helps to know how simple, everyday activities – built around the things you already do in and around the home – can make the world of difference to your child during those vital early years.

Click here for a list of articles on learning through everyday activities.

Where to go for help

There is a lot of information out there, so it can be difficult to know where to go. Click here for a selection of resources to help you take care of yourself and your family. From helpful articles about physical health and exercise, to guidance around home schooling and parental rights, you’ll find everything you need to help with your questions.

If you need more support, you can speak to Action for Children’s parenting coaches online. Get one-to-one support from experienced practitioners through their free and confidential live chat.