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Our policy is to place web site links within the appropriate editorial pages of the site. For completeness this section provides an A-Z listing.
www.aboutmykids.com is an an American internet based parent coaching program for parents with children of all ages. The service pairs you with a college degreed family and child development expert, who is also a parent, through the Internet to help you with non-clinical day to day issues of parenting. Your personal Parent Coach will provide you with simple, quick, and personal support so that you can get on with the joys of parenting.
Action for Sick Children Action for Sick Children is the UK's leading children's healthcare charity, specially formed to ensure that sick children always receive the highest standard of care possible. The information on their web site and in their publications has been developed specifically to help parents cope with, and prepare for, different aspects of childrens healthcare. If you have a problem or query regarding your child's healthcare, from how to register your child with a GP, to what to expect when they go into hospital, call Action for Sick Children on 020 7843 6444. Action for Sick Children
Action on Pre-Eclampsia (APEC) APEC is a registered charity that aims to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the condition. APEC:
APEC Tel: 020 8863 3271 email: info@apec.org.uk
Alarm Bells is a unique and on-going campaign to help protect children from the threat of abduction and the make perpertrators aware that their actions are being monitored and recorded. As a well-publicised campaign, the pre-determined actions that will take place, immediately, by the members of Alarm Bells, will alert the general public in the shortest possible time of a missing child. It is their hope that these actions will spread out 'like ripples in a pond' in the quickest of times, to carpet a region in the minimal time possible. For more information visit www.alarm-bells.co.uk
All Kids This site provides a complete list of special needs resources, uncommon illnesses for disabled children, alongside general parenting information.
The Anaphylaxis Campaign Thousands of people in the UK have life-threatening allergies. The condition is known as anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Campaign was set up to help them. The Anaphylaxis Campaign Tel: 01252 373793
Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (AIMS) AIMS is a voluntary organisation that campaigns for the improvement of all aspects of maternity care. Through a network of members they offer support and information to parents, midwives, doctors and other health professionals. They also publish a wide range of leaflets and booklets that enable parents to make informed choices about their care. A free publications list is available from: AIMS Tel: 0870 765 1433 Fax: 020 8390 4381 email: chair@aims.org.uk
Ark Parenting - is an American site providing a comprehensive list of parenting links.
Association for Postnatal Illness The Association is a registered charity that can offer
advice and support to women suffering from postnatal
depression. This support can include putting you in
contact with other women who have suffered from postnatal
depression and are now well. 25 Jerdan Place Helpline - 020 7386 0868
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www.999babynames.com - helping you find the perfect baby name in minutes, plus information on how buy baby products and services at insane wholesale prices up to 80% off the retail price! |
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Babyloss.com is an online community offering information and support for bereaved parents who have suffered the death of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, inter-uterine death, stillbirth or other types of pregnancy loss. The mainstay of the babyloss community are its' forums.
Babysittingcircle.org is a service for UK parents that allows a group of local parents to create and administer a babysitting circle. Members of a circle baby sit for each other. Tokens are automatically calculated and exchanged on-line for babysitting so everyone gets a fair deal.
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Bestbear.co.uk is a unique and independent service listing recommended childcare agencies throughout the UK and offering researched information on all areas of childcare, including a comprehensive list of the options parents have. If you need a nanny, maternity nurse, au pair or babysitter we've got a list of the very best agencies near you. |
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This non-commercial web site is aimed at pregnant women in the UK to help them choose where to give birth. This could mean choosing a hospital birth, giving birth in a birth centre or midwifery-led unit, or a home birth. Women are encouraged to think about the sort of birth they would like, using research-based information. A map of the UK shows them the maternity units local to them and the site gives maternity statistics for these. Women are provided with a list of questions they may like to ask when visiting their local maternity units to ensure that they choose to give birth in the place that gives them the best chance of having the sort of birth they want. The site also contains information of interest to maternity health professionals.
Birthlight Birthlight is a friendly,informal charity, founded by Françoise Barbira Freedman, focusing on an holistic approach to pregnancy, birth and babyhood using Yoga and breathing methods to enhance your and your babies well-being. Birth 'light' refers to giving birth lightly, without undue strain on the body and making full use of the breath, as well as to the light that can shine around birth.
The "Birth to three matters" Framework was developed to support practitioners working with children from birth to three. The Framework identifies four 'Aspects' which celebrate the skills and competencies of babies and very young children and highlights the interrelationship between growth, learning, development and the environment in which they are cared for and educated. The Framework is primarily aimed at all professionals who work with, and care for children aged birth to three, including those children with special needs. However, it will also be a useful resource for any parents who wish to have information about children in this age group and the types of play activities made available to them by childcare professionals. www.surestart.gov.uk/ensuringquality/birthtothreematters/
BLISS - The Premature Baby Charity BLISS was established 25 years ago by a group of concerned parents and has since they have since developed into the leading national charity working in this field. Whilst advances in technology have resulted in more babies surviving there are chronic shortages of specialist nurses to provide the care. Some mothers and babies are transported hundreds of miles just to find a cot in a neonatal unit with the right facilities. BLISS is committed to addressing this crisis by:
BLISS Tel: 0870 770 0337 Email: information@bliss.org.uk
www.bookexchange.bravepages.com - Have you ever looked at all those lovely books that you have read once, twice, maybe more - and thought "Oh, no, I don't want to read that again." But you don't want to throw them away because you paid all that money for them. Now you can swap them for a book you do want!!
www.borntoloaf.co.uk/easycomps.htm - if you're interested in online competitions this site will be of great use to you. Run by a stay-at-home dad the site provides a free and easy guide to where to find free competitions and shopping vouchers on the Internet.
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others. They run a Supporterline that automatically connects you to your local Breastfeeding Supporter. The service operates from 9.30am to 9.30pm every day of the year. The Breastfeeding Network Breastfeeding Network Supporterline - 0870 900 8787 www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
www.BrightonBaby.2ya.com - The site for UK parents looking for good common sense parenting articles, nursery rhymes, baby food recipes and more.
The British Allergy Foundation provides information and support to sufferers and their families. Leaflets, fact sheets and regular newsletters are available. In addition they run a helpline and support groups throughout the country. Deepdene House 020 8303 8525 Allergy Helpline - 020 8303 8583
The British Association for Early Childhood Education publishes a series of leaflets for parents called Child Development. Their web site also provides a number of interesting articles online. 136 Cavell Street 020 7539 5400
Bullying Online is a UK charity whose aim is to help parents and pupils deal with school bullying. Their site contains 30 sections of practical advice and you can also get personal advice email. Specific topics include how to work your way through the education maze to make an effective complaint, legal advice on the school's responsibilities to care for your child at school, the sharing of real experiences of parents and children, sample letters, DfES Bullying Guidelines, racist bullying and information on Independent Schools.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) runs a specific web site dealing with child car seats. The site includes information about the different types of car seat available, choosing and using car seats and the legal requirements.
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Child Accident Prevention Trust The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is a national charity dedicated to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents. They provide an information and advisory service to all those involved in child injury prevention, including parents. They offer a comprehensive selection of leaflets, including those listed below and welcome telephone enquires. |
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Leaflets for parents and carers:
Tel: 020 7608 3828 Fax: 020 7608 3674 Email: safe@capt.org.uk
The Child Bereavement Trust is a national charity founded to improve the support offered by professionals to grieving families when a baby or child dies and when children experience the death of a mother, father, brother or sister. The charity provides specialised training and support for professionals and also produces resources and information for bereaved children and families. All resources are shown on our web site. The Child Bereavement Trust Tel: 01494 446648 email: enquiries@childbereavement.org.uk
www.childcarejobs.co.uk - Your direct connection to jobs in the childcare sector. You can also call their Helpline on 0845 602 3235, Mon - Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
www.childcarejobs.org.uk is dedicated to the recruitment of Nursery Nurses , Playworkers , Classroom Assistants , Playgroup Leaders , Nannies , and all childcare jobs and careers. We look forward to your visit.
ChildcareLink is a national website that helps you find useful information about childcare and holds details of local childminders, nurseries, playgroups and more. The details are updated regularly and there is a local number you can call for extra information. Helpline - 0800 096 0296 |
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Their all-embracing approach means that they can offer:
They also fund research projects looking at improving cures and treatments. CLIC Tel: 0117 311 2600
The Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association (CPHVA) is the UK professional body that represents registered nurses and health visitors who work in primary or community health care. Their web site provides information about the organisation and its work. It also provides a gateway to many other sites which provide information on community nursing, public health and primary health care. CPHVA Tel: 020 7939 7000 Fax: 020 7403 2976
Cry-sis Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies and operates a telephone Helpline. This answering service will give you the telephone numbers of volunteer contacts in your area that once experienced problems like yourself. 020 7404 5011 The Helpline is open 7 days a week between 8am and 11pm. For further information and details of books and leaflets you can write to the address below or access the Cry-sis web site. BM Cry-sis |
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This site has been set up by a lady who is intolerant to dairy, caffeine and citrus. Her aim is to help people who suffer with dairy intolerances/allergies. On the site you can find information about dairy intolerance and allergies, details of companies that supply dairy free products and many links to other sites that offer information and online shops. Daycare Trust, a national childcare charity, runs a helpline for parents with general childcare queries. Their web site contains information on childcare options and details of financial support available to pay for childcare. Helpline - 020 7739 2866
Deaf Parenting Project This project was set up to improve information and resources for deaf and hard of hearing parents and is supported by DPPI (see below). They also run a thriving Deaf parenting email group that you can join through the web site below.
Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood International (DPPi) is a small UK based registered charity, controlled by disabled parents, which promotes better awareness and support for disabled people during pregnancy and as parents. They run a UK Information Service where enquirers can find information and resources relevant to disabled people as parents. Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood international Information Service Freephone: 0800 018 4730 Textphone: 0800 018 9949 Admin: 020 7263 3088 Fax: 020 7263 6399 Email: info@dppi.org.uk
Disabled Parents Network is an organisation run by disabled parents, their allies and family members, disabled people who would like to be parents in the future and others who are already grandparents. They offer a telephone helpline, a support network across the country and a quarterly newsletter for members. The Disabled Parents Network Helpline was set up to
support disabled parents and would be parents. They
offer advice, information and peer support, to other
disabled people and offer a parent's help line, because
sometimes what a parent finds most helpful is moral
support from another disabled parent. Disabled Parents Network Email: information@disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
www.dh2.co.uk provides information about single MMR vaccinations and details of clinics where these can be obtained around the country. |
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education otherwise is a UK-based membership organisation that provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school, and for those who wish to uphold the freedom of families to take proper responsibility for the education of their children. Equals One Recruitment Equals One Recruitment is a company offering an innovative service to those wishing to work part time or operate flexible working arrangements. Amongst the many options available is free registration on a unique National Job Share Register, which is designed to help workers find a job share partner. Equals One's aim is to find workers an ideal working solution that closely matches their work-life balance needs. |
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Fathers 4 Justice give advice and support to DADS with contact and residence problem's and promote the idea of shared parenting after family breakdown. Flexecutive Flexecutive is the leading provider of flexible working advice and employment services to both individuals and organisations throughout the UK. Our web site provides detailed information on a comprehensive range of flexible work styles plus access to full time flexible, part-time and interim employment opportunities and a nation-wide jobshare partner matching facility. Our support services also keep you updated on all the latest news/services including relevant changes to employment legislation. The Food Standards Agency The Food Standards Agency web site has an excellent section that covers healthy eating for children, including ideas for healthy snacks, at www.foodstandards.gov.uk. www.foodsmatter.com - An invaluable monthly support magazine for anyone suffering from a food allergy/intolerance or living on a restricted diet, whatever the cause. Fostering in Cheshire Cheshire fostering and adoption service provides full time fostering, adoption and part-time foster caring of children in the Cheshire region. The Foundation Stage is the first part of the National Curriculum focussing on the distinct needs of children aged three to the end of the reception year. The Foundation Stage is delivered in a range of settings including pre-school groups, early years centres, nursery and reception classes. Early years settings in receipt of Government funding to deliver early years education are required to deliver the Foundation Stage Curriculum through planned play activities for eligible three and four year olds. This site provides information on the Foundation Stage curriculum: www.france-tour.net Gifted Monthly is a newsletter for parents of gifted children in the UK. Its web site contains articles, contacts, and offers the opportunity to meet other parents through the Community where they can share experiences and advice. Goddess Mumz - Here you will find information regarding pregnancy, child birth, parenting & a growing online store. Some ideas may seem a touch radical at first... feel free to join the chat rooms and discuss any aspect of being/becoming a parent. The Good Web Guide is the printed and online guide to the best sites on the Internet. www.greatcare.co.uk - Free for parents to search for agencies, and for candidates to search for jobs across multiple agencies, apply directly and get jobs by email free every day.
"Come and join in the fun the musical way!" High Notes Music Group gently introduces youngsters to the delights of live music through songs, movement and instruments. 'High Notes' welcomes babies (6mths - 2yrs) & children (2yrs -4yrs) in different venues in South Bucks.
HomeDad Everyday is Father's Day at homedad.org.uk, Britain's first interactive web magazine for dads bringing up their children. The site has news, features and information, details of starting a dad-friendly playgroup and on finding other HomeDads. There is a bulletin board for messages and regular chat room sessions where dads can meet up, offer advice and support and share their experience of hands-on fathering.
The Society of Homeopaths is the largest organization registering professional homeopaths in the UK. Their Registered Members complete rigorous training (normally 3 years full time or 4 years part time) with one of their recognized course providers, and undergo a further period of clinical supervision before becoming eligible for their public Register.
HOME-START UK This is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes. 2 Salisbury Rd 0116 233 9955 The Informed Parent, provides support and information on your vaccination decision, and produces a quarterly newsletter. This enables parents to make an informed choice. The Informed Parent Tel/Fax: 01903 212969 www.internationaltreefoundation.org The International Tree Foundation runs a Family Tree Scheme which offers parents, grandparents and godparents the opportunity to make a personal contribution to the beauty of
Britain's future landscape and to commemorate a very special event - such as the birth of a baby or a christening - through the planting of trees in permanent new plantings throughout the UK. International Vasa Previa Foundation The International Vasa Previa Foundation (IVPF) was established in January 2001 by parents who had the unfortunate luck to experience vasa previa first hand. Their aim is to raise awareness about Vasa Previa and additionally, adjust the medical rules and protocols worldwide in such a way that fatal outcomes associated with vasa previa can be prevented. Their site offers information about Vasa Previa, personal stories, professional stories and an online Forum and Chat Cafe. You can also subscribe to a free Newsletter or join their email discussion group. International Vasa Previa Foundation, Inc. Email: info@vasaprevia.com www.jacqinthebox.com - for information about drop-in flexible music classes for babies and toddlers from 0 to 4 in Herts and Bucks. |
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Junior: The Finest Parenting Magazine in the World - The web site delivers the same great quality mix of intelligent articles on education, travel and health as the monthly news-stand magazine, as well as an extensive web directory. www.kididdles.com is a place where you can find the lyrics to your favorite kids' songs, send out a request for a long lost song, or maybe help somebody else find the one they're looking for. www.kidsintow.co.uk, the online guide to family activity and adventure holidays. This site is aimed at parents seeking something different to the standard package holiday. The site provides informa www.kidsteeth.ic24.net - a very good web site that provides a parent's guide to looking after their children's teeth. It includes some very useful tips on how to encourage regular brushing. www.kidztogo.com are a specialist Sales and Hire company supplying pushchairs, cots, highchairs, beach tents, and much more to the traveller to the Costa Del Sol in Southern Spain. All hired equipment is delivered at a time convenient to customers at there chosen accommodation and items are collected again at the end of their holiday. www.kindersigns.com - this is an American site run by speech and language therapist Diane Ryan, who specializes
in teaching sign language to hearing babies. www.lactoseintolerance.co.uk - No cow's milk for me thanks! This site, run by the father of a lactose intolerant
child was the first UK site for people with lactose
intolerance and milk allergies. The site contains a
wide range of helpful information for lactose intolerance
sufferers including a monthly newsletter and a comprehensive
on-line bookshop. The site is a source of support for
parents facing the problems of children who have been
diagnosed with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.
Helpline - 020 7242 1278 BM 3424 Livewires Activity Centre - Chester/Wrexham If you live in the Wrexham / Chester area and are not sure what to do with the children during the school holidays or over the weekend then why not check out the new play centre Livewires. As well as a state of the art climbing frame they will have special effects and lighting to entertain the children. They are also planning to offer fun educational classes in music and foreign languages as well as art and craft sessions. Their cafe will be offering healthy food options only, nothing deep fried and no fizzy pop. Living with Reflux UK was set up by a grandmother who found that there was little information available to families living with Reflux in the UK. On the site you can find a wealth of information and personal experiences. There is also as well-used message board, chat room and links to other sites with reflux information. http://beta.communities.msn.co.uk/LivingWithRefluxUK
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Use the mapminder tools to find the fastest route to school or organise a day out with the family. You can store important addresses in the personal address book, easily routing to and from them. All local amenities are mapped from department stores to leisure centres and most importantly mapminder shows you where you can park! Visit their site at www.mapminder.co.uk to register for a FREE no obligation 30 day trial. Meet-a-Mum Association (MAMA) MAMA is a registered charity which aims to provide friendship and support to all mothers and mothers-to-be, especially those feeling lonely or isolated after the birth of a baby or moving to a new area. By attending a local MAMA group, mums become part of a network of women wanting to make new friends and support each other through good times and bad. If there is no local group in the area, we try to put mums in touch with other mums on a one-to-one basis for friendship and support. MAMA also offers specific help and support to women suffering from postnatal depression, their family and friends, through a range of leaflets and information sheets and our postnatal depression helpline. For more information, please visit our web site - www.mama.co.uk - or ring us on 0845 120 6162. The postnatal depression helpline - 0845 120 3746 - is open Monday to Friday between 7pm and 10pm.
Meningitis Research Foundation Meningitis Research Foundation's vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. The Charity fights death and disability from meningitis and septicaemia, and supports people affected by these diseases. The Foundation funds vital scientific research into the prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia, raises awareness of the diseases and offers support through in-depth information and befriending. Freefone 24 hour helpline 080 8800 3344 This helpline is operated by trained staff and nurses 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Foundation also has a wide range of literature available to callers to the helpline including a mini-pack of symptom information that is freely available. Meningitis Research Foundation Tel: 01454 281811 Fax: 01454 281094
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www.milkfree.org.uk - We at Milk Free like to think of this site as an online support group offering support, friendship, knowledge, and inspiration to the parents of milkfree kids by the parents of milkfree kids
The Miscarriage Association is a national charity that provides support and information for all on the subject of pregnancy loss. They co-ordinate a network of over 200 volunteer telephone contacts and 50 support groups throughout the UK. You can find out more through their web site or via the telephone number below: c/o Clayton Hospital 01924 200799 www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
mother@work - The webzine that deals with working lives, family lives and personal lives. Practical advice and information to help you get the balance right. |
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This site is an encouraging and reassuring resource for older mothers, fathers, mothers-to-be, fathers-to-be and anyone considering embarking on a midlife pregnancy. There is a healthy combination of humour, fact and articles on a range of lifestyle and social issues. |
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National Asthma Campaign 020 7226 2260 Asthma Helpline - 0845 7 01 02 03
The National Childbirth Trust is a registered charity that provides support and information in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. They provide breastfeeding information on their web site and access to breastfeeding counsellors via the telephone number below. These counsellors are trained volunteers, who offer mother-to-mother support and information. You can contact a breastfeeding counsellor at any time whether you are a member of the NCT or not. If you have enquiries of any other nature please contact their enquiry line. Alexandra House Breastfeeding Helpline - 0870 4448708 Enquiry line - 0870 444 8707 www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
The National Childminding Association can provide parents with information to help find and choose a childminder. 8 Mason's Hill Helpline - 0800 269 4486
The National Eczema Society is dedicated to helping people with eczema and their families. It can help by:
163 Eversholt Street 020 7281 3553 Eczema Information Line - 020 7388 3444
Natural Parenting UK
NHS Direct Online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk provides a large database of information about common complaints together with self-help advice. You can also speak to someone 24hours a day via the telephone helpline on 0845 4647.
Night Nannies - Having a newborn baby or children that do not sleep does not have to be as exhausting anymore. Now you can enjoy a decent nights sleep with the help of Night Nannies. Parents can enjoy a period of ten hours of unbroken sleep without the worry of getting up to feed a baby, settle a child or change a nappy. Or, parents can have a night out without having to rush back for a babysitter and then have a luxury lie-in the next morning.
PARENTLINE PLUS Parentline Plus gives parents somewhere to turn before a problem becomes a crisis. They provide help and information to anyone looking after a child. If you don't feel able to talk to those around you try calling Parentline Plus free helpline where you can talk to someone in confidence about your worries. Free helpline: 0808 800 2222 Free textphone helpline: 0800 783 6783 (for people with hearing or speech impairment) Parentline Plus also offers information on parenting courses.
Parents-Guide-To-Plymouth is a web site created by a parent who recognised the need for an information source for other parents in and around Plymouth. It provides both local residents and visitors to the area with everything they need to know either on the site or through links. From what's going on in Plymouth to childcare facilities, where to find swimming lessons or shoes for 'awkward to fit' feet, from where to go in town to breastfeed to outlets for a budding actress. www.parents-guide-to-plymouth.co.uk
The Parents Jury is an independent jury of parents that seeks to improve the quality of children's foods and drinks in the UK. The Jury is co-ordinated by The Food Commission, an independent watchdog that campaigns for healthier, safer food in the UK. If you'd like to join the Parents Jury and and share your views about children's food visit www.parentsjury.org.uk.
The BBC Parents' Music Room is a new web site that encourages all parents, irrespective of their own musical ability, to support their child's musical development at home from the very earliest stages. It aims to encourage parental involvement by providing practical guidance through regular features and material that cater for all stages of music development from pre-birth (with features about womb music), to when children are starting to learn nursery rhymes and wishing to learn an instrument.
Parents Online, the web site to help parents with children through their primary school years. The site covers education, leisure and health.
Phoenix Survivors was set up by people who have experienced child sexual abuse. Their aims are to:
www.piccolomusic.co.uk - for information about musical activity groups for babies, toddlers and children from 0 to 5 in the North East of England.
www.practicalparent.org.uk - is a one-stop resource for parents and professionals wanting tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships. |
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My wife had to have our baby delivered by caesarean section at only 28 weeks pregnant. The baby, Kirsty, was born at only 1½ pounds and was given only a 10% chance of survival. Needless to say the months since her birth have been both traumatic and rewarding. Due to the lack of information available in the UK
we have set up a web site about Kirsty, her start in
life in a special baby care unit and her life at home
on oxygen. The web site was developed to give parents
and relatives an insight into 'premi' times. We hope
that it also gives them hope, confidence and re-assurance
that premature babies are little miracles, and are hardier
than what most people think!
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raisingkids.co.uk is here to help and support parents by providing first-class information and advice. Read the latest parenting news, join in our online discussions, or find the right advice for your family in one of our five age channels. Our panel of experts are ready with individual answers to your specialist queries. React is an independent UK charity founded in 1989 to help children with life-limiting illness under the age of 18 living at home with their families. The charity is unique in the speed with which it responds to cries for help, be it urgent medical equipment, fares to visit a child in a far away hospital, or domestic items which are unavailable from other sources. Last year React met the needs of over 800 families. |
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Relate is a registered charity with over 60 years' experience of helping people with their relationships. There are Relate centres across the country offering counselling and parenting skills courses. Relate 01788 573241 Rockabelly Lifecasts - pregnant belly casting and children's hand and feet cast by C.J. Munn. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) RoSPA is a registered charity which was established over 80 years ago. Providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on or near water. RoSPA aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. They provide a range of safety factsheets covering topics as diverse as pond safety to babysitting guidance. RoSPA Tel: 0121 248 2051 Fax: 0121 248 2001 Email: help@rospa.co.uk SANDS SANDS is a UK Charity that provides support for bereaved parents and their families whose baby has died at or soon after birth. The support offered is:
The Helpline is open Mon - Fri, 10.00am - 5.00pm: 020 7436 5881 28 Portland Place
Sense is a national and international voluntary organisation that works with and campaigns with and on behalf of children and adults who are both deaf and blind; providing advice, support, information and services for them, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. In addition we work with many of the thousands of people who have a combination of sight and hearing problems plus other disabilities. 11-13 Clifton Terrace 020 7272 7774
SitterSwap is dedicated to providing free babysitting by police-vetted parents. It is an information Internet site that can bring together trusted and like-minded parents who live close to one another and may be able to help each other out as babysitters.
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Step Familys Forums I decided to create this board, as I'm a Birth Mum (BM) and Step Mum (SM) myself. I also have been a Single Parent. I'm a BM to one child who is 5 and two stepchildren who are 6 and 13. I have no children with my husband now and we don't want anymore. This is both our second marriages. I'm a Nurse and work Part time and my husband is an Engineer and works full time. We live in York, North Yorkshire. My Son lives with us and my Skids live approximately 20 miles away. We love all our kids dearly and will guide them the best way we can. I do get on with my Sons BF, but unfortunately being a SM is very trying with the BM. We have been through so much for the last few years that we have tackled most aspects of Parenting. This varies from Parenting, Kids with Learning difficulties, Divorce, Schools, Health, Step Parenting and PAS. I hope you find this board useful. It's a way to come together and air out those frustrating times in all aspects of parenting. http://s3.invisionfree.com/Step_Familys/index.php?act=idx
Sure Start Sure Start is an Inter-departmental Government Unit - supporting children, families and communities by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support. It covers children from pregnancy to age 14 and for those with special educational needs and disabilities up to the age of 16. Sure Start aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by:
Sure Start Unit Tel: 0870 000 2288 email: info.surestart@dfes.gsi.gov.uk
The Surf 57 Website Directory has 22 main categories and 300 sub-categories, so whether you're looking for mobile phones, music and video, car reviews, jobs, computer games, or property for sale, you'll find the best sites here!
Take the Family Whether you're looking to take the family to an island in the Far East or a musical in the West End, they offer exciting ideas, terrific value and good old-fashioned human advice. Plus you can find, choose and book your family holidays and breaks all in one place.
TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association) offer support and information to anyone expecting or caring for twins, triplets or more. Their services include Twinline, a unique confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who are parents of multiples. Helpline 01732 868000 Harnott House 0151 348 0020
Tiny Treasures Childcare Agency Tiny Treasures is a small company owned by qualified and experienced nursery nurses who are passionate about their work. Their aim is to find you quality childcare that meets your family’s needs.
Tommy's, the baby charity provides information on health in pregnancy, pregnancy problems such as pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and toxoplasmosis. They also provide free information leaflets for parents and parents-to-be. Tommy's Head Office Information line: 0870 777 30 60 Fax: 08707 70 70 75 Email: mailbox@tommys.org
Travel Counsellors - an independant Travel Agency that has over 400 travel advisors nationwide who provide travel advice to their clients from home.
travellingwithchildren.co.uk This site is designed to make travelling with children easier! For parents who want to make the most of the short time that their children are young and realise that with a little forethought and planning the whole family can have a happier travel experience. www.travellingwithchildren.co.uk
Twinsclub - A UK based site and club for parents of multiples UK Children's Directory is a comprehensive directory of web sites for children's services and activities throughout the UK. We also include some international sites that we feel would be of direct interest to parents, carers, teachers and children in the UK. The UK Local Directory - Web sites, business and entertainment listings for over 1000 UK towns and cities. Usborne Books at Home - Usborne work with parents, toddler groups, playgroups, nurseries and schools to help with fundraising or to earn free books. We also provide the opportunity for parents to work from home without worrying about childcare issues (under 5's can go along to most book events). There is no regular commitment required - you just work when it suits you.
VAN UK, National Vaccination Information Centre - an independent information and choice group set up by two parents. They can provide you with information, books and tapes and run a telephone helpline. All their information is properly sourced and updated regularly. VAN UK Tel: 0870 444 0894
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The Vegan Society
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WellBeing is the fundraising and research arm of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the only national charity funding research into women's health at every stage of life, and that of their babies. |
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It is hard to imagine today, but as recently as 1964, antenatal diagnostic techniques like ultrasound scans of babies in the womb and fetal heart monitoring did not exist. Nor did IVF treatment, or surgery in the womb, screening for cervical cancer and hormone replacement therapy. Nearly all these advances are as a result of research projects pioneered and funded by WellBeing. WellBeing publish a leaflet entitled 'Prematurity' that provides information on why premature labour occurs, the common health problems facing a premature baby as well as how to cope with the experience of having a premature baby. It also gives advice on how you can help to care for and communicate with your baby whilst he/she is in the Special Care Baby Unit and when he/she comes home. A list of support groups is also included. For a free copy of this leaflet send a stamped self-addressed enveloped marked 'Prematurity Leaflet' to the address below. Alternatively the leaflet can be downloaded from their web site. |
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WellBeing Tel: 020 7772 6400 Fax: 020 7724 7725 Email: wellbeing@rcog.org.uk |
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They offer a range of factsheets covering issues such as maternity rights, flexible working, parental and emergency family leave, paternity leave plus a free legal helpline. Working Families Tel: 020 7253 7243
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