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Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming.All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone.Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.They help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be. Below are some of the areas we can help with.

If you would like to request support for your child, please contact us in your local Aberdeenshire Speech and Language Therapy department by telephone. We will discuss your concerns with you on the phone, and provide the right support at the right time for you and your child.

It can be extremely stressful when you or your child is unwell. We know that there is a huge amount of information available at your fingertips, but finding something that provides clear and accurate information is not always easy!

This resource provides information for children, young people, parents and practitioners, and shows how the Getting it Right approach in Aberdeenshire provides families with the right help, in the right place, at the right time.

Trust your instincts It can be difficult to tell when a baby or toddler is seriously ill, but the main thing is to trust your instincts.You know better than anyone else what your child is usually like, so you'll know when something is seriously wrong.

My Lungs My Life is a comprehensive, free to use website for anyone living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma or for parents/guardians of children with asthma.

The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are; Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain. To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

If you have young children and are looking for information relating to different ailments.The Safety netting and parent information sheet has a list of information on a range of different ailments and symptoms.

The Healthier Together programme relies upon patients and healthcare professionals working together to improve how local healthcare is delivered. The website provide advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals – which means that your child is likely to receive consistently high-quality care, irrespective of which healthcare professional they see

Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, and when and where they'll be given.

Relationships Scotland’s network provide relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other family support services across all of mainland and island Scotland. Our work supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties. Around 40,000 people have contact with our services each year.

Wellbeing Scotland are a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work.

We understand how difficult life can be when your child has a sleep issue. Our aim is to support families to get a better night’s sleep by offering workshops, clinics and written materials. We use a behavioural approach to sleep and work in partnership with families, we know that you are the expert on your child.We will bring you the latest news about what is happening around the country and how you can access support.

ERIC, The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity has been dedicated for over 30 years to improving the lives of all children and teenagers in the UK facing continence challenges.

We exist to prevent abuse and neglect, to protect children and keep them safe from harm. Together we can help children in Scotland live in safe, loving families and build strong communities. We help survivors of abuse, trauma and other adversity to recover and we work tirelessly to protect the rights of children in Scotland.

Most publicity centres on the rising numbers of patients with Type 2 diabetes and the association with obesity. However, the numbers of children with Type 1, which is caused by an autoimmune process which attacks the insulin producing cells in the pancreas, are also rising rapidly -by 2-3% per year in most countries.

Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control.

Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, and when and where they'll be given.

Triple P is a parenting programme, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you.

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s approach to help children thrive and grow to be all they can be.Children and families are at the centre of all the services working for and with them.

In Scotland Healthy Start vitamins are distributed via various methods. Depending where you reside in Scotland vitamins are distributed via community pharmacies and through dispensing practices. While some Health Boards distribute vitamins directly via their midwives and health visitors.

Children’s Health Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on behalf of the needs of all sick children and young people within our healthcare system. We make sure children and young people get the healthcare and treatment they need.

This app provides self-help techniques to help manage overall anxiety. Track anxiety levels, triggers, and build a personal tool kit in the app. It also provides interactive guidance for practicing self-help and a closed social community to engage with others. If you’re looking for holistic snapshot of your anxiety and how to cope with it, this may be the app for you.

Meditation app. Learn to relax. 10mins free for 10 days then small subscription.

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is a small charity working to improve the lives of people born with a cleft and their families in the UK.

A healthy start for a brighter future. The early years have lifelong effects on health and wellbeing. HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and children.

Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.