Family matters - being a parent or carer
Whether you're a mother, father, step-parent, grandparent or carer, having to deal with the numerous and varied issues a child will encounter between birth and eventually leaving home is a huge challenge.
The 'Family matters - being a parent or carer' section provides a wide range of information on subjects including adoption and fostering, having a baby, childcare, early years development and relationships, children and the law and parents' common concerns.
The ParentsCentre forum is the ideal place to get ideas, advice and information from other parents and carers who have experienced - or are experiencing - the same issues as you.
You'll find a variety of different discussions in the forum, including dealing with head lice and your child's first relationship, to dealing with bad behaviour, divorce, bereavement or abuse.
Sometimes speaking to parents and carers who have experienced the same
issues and problems as you can be a great way to get valuable advice and
information. Read, respond or start a new discussion in the 
'Family matters - being a parent or carer'
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ParentsCentre forum. You may also be interested in paying a visit to the 'Worried about...'
, 'Childcare'
, 'Education and learning'
, 'Behaviour and discipline'
, 'Having a baby'
and 'Parental rights and responsibilities'
sections.
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