Support for parents

Information, advice and services to support you being a parent

In this section

Infant feeding

How to feed your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make once they are born

Looking after yourself as a parent carer

Preventing burnout through early support and self-care

Sibling support

Brothers and sisters want to have ordinary lives and positive relationships with their disabled siblings

WISE Up Workshops

Empowering parent carers to succeed.

Parent Carer Toolkit

Web based information and local support on common topics affecting families

Parent carer’s emotional wellbeing

Looking after your own mental health while caring for a child or young person

Helpful tips from Somerset parents

With the help of local parents, we have come up with some helpful tips and useful information on some of the most important areas of being a parent

Parenting support in Somerset

Parenting programmes can give you time to learn new ideas, try different approaches, and get support to help you and your child.

Being the parent of a teenager

The teenage years can be a confusing time for your child

Puberty

Learn about growing up, including body changes and feelings, with extra support to help if you find these changes harder or more confusing.