NHS - Tips for new parents |
NHS have provided a quick guide to everything you need to know about caring for your new baby during those exhausting but wonderful early weeks. |
Action for Children - Parent talk | Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19. All content is written or curated by Action for Children's parenting coaches. It's based on their experiences working with children, young people and their families. |
Mind - Everyday Living | Explains how to cope as parent with a mental health problem, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support. |
Young Minds - Parents Survival Guide |
Young Minds has provided a useful guide on helping your child, as well as looking after yourself as a parent. |
Family Lives | Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. If you need to talk, they are here to listen. |
Every Mind Matters |
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Melo Cymru |
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have developed this website with partners to look after the mental wellbeing of people living and working in Gwent. Here you will find courses, apps, videos, audio, books and websites to further support. All resources are free and in Welsh where available. The resources will help you develop new skills that will support you when life is difficult. |
ACTivate your life |
There are four videos each lasting around 40 minutes. You can pause at any time and come back to them if you need to take a break. It is recommended to have a few days break between each video so that you can practice the learning. For each of the videos there is a guide you can download, print or take notes on, and also some audio exercises that you can listen to |
If your otherwise healthy baby cries inconsolably for 3 or more hours a day, at least 3 days per week (and it's been happening for 3 weeks or more) – it could be caused by colic. It's a common problem that should get better on its own. But call NHS 111 or see a GP if you're worried. | |
0800 448 0737 |
In 1981 a small group of parents, who were experiencing problems with their crying and sleepless babies, set up a support group. They discovered how important support is and how reassuring it can be to talk to someone. Today that support group has become Cry-sis, the only UK charity offering help and support to parents with babies who cry excessively or have sleeping problems. From modest beginnings Cry-sis has become a well-respected national charity which:
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Action for Happiness |
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Parenting. Give it Time: Little Book of Feelings |
See the lovely new book written in rhyme called the Little Book of Feelings. It was written by two Parenting Experts from Cardiff Parenting, for you to read to your child and enjoy together. |
Every Child Wales |
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