Bringing children up is one of the most important things we do and most of the time it is very satisfying and rewarding. It is also true to say that, at times almost every family faces challenges in raising children.

When things get difficult, or go wrong, it does not necessarily mean that someone has failed as a parent. Sound advice, some additional support, or just being able to talk to someone who understands the difficulties can make all the difference.

The purpose of these pages within this section is to offer some straightforward advice on a range of situations that may come up for parents raising their children.

• It should help you to find a way through the range of organisations who may be able to provide advice and support
• It provides contact points for you to get information to help you decide how best to deal with your own problem or worry
• And also gives you information on some warning signs, and offers ideas and tips that can be used to tackle specific issues.
• Above all it is designed to be practical and easy to understand.

All the sections are on the left, simply click on each one to open the topic. We hope you find this section helpful.