Resources
Below are links and contact information for information on a variety of topics
that may be helpful to you.
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Adders.org
“Our objective is to promote awareness to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to sufferers, both adults and children, and their families..."
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Pink Parents
"PinkParents is a national support project for LGBT families... whether you are considering parenting, have grandchildren, are fostering or adopting or are an uncle or aunty, PinkParents can offer you support and a place to meet new friends."
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BBC Parenting
“Practical solutions from the experts to help with the everyday challenges of parenting whether you're planning a pregnancy or dealing with unruly teenagers.”
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Childnet International
Good information on how to make the Internet a great and safe place for your kids.
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DirectGov Parents
Information for parents on your child's education, rights and safety, as well as advice on a range of issues including health in pregnancy, adoption procedures, childcare, parents’ rights, internet safety and more.
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E-parents
The National Family and Parenting Institute's (NFPI) Parent's web site. “You will not find any advertising or gimmicks here - just reliable information and advice.”
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Fathers.com
An online resource for ‘every day dads’, the site provides “research-based training, practical tips and resources to help men be the involved fathers, grandfathers, and father figures their children need.” This is an American site.
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Fathers Direct
"The UK's national information centre for fatherhood."
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For Parents, By Parents
“The ForParentsByParents web site provides a forum for parents to share their own experiences of parenting.”
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Kidsmart (parents' pages)
Practical advice and support on how to help your children use the Internet and new technology.
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Mumsnet
“See our members' product reviews on everything from pushchairs to summer holidays or dive into our talk area and introduce yourself, join an antenatal club, meet a mum in your area, or discuss anything from movies to mothers-in-law.”
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Netmums - Neath Port Talbot
Part of a national site (www.netmums.com), this is a GREAT site for NPT parents. It provides mums AND dads with tons of useful, local information and resources.
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Parentline Plus
Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child “Enough of the children - what about you? There's more to being a parent than your children. It's complicated and we're here to help.”
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Parentsnet
A brand new website from the Welsh Assembly Government designed specifically for parents, it provides lots of information about your child's education in Wales.
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Parentalk
“Parentalk is all about inspiring and equipping parents to enjoy parenthood more. None of us are going to be perfect parents, but we can be successful ones.”
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Practical Parenting Advice
“Practical Parenting Advice is a FREE one-stop resource for parents and professionals wanting tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships.”
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Raisingkids.co.uk
“Raisingkids.co.uk offers support, information, and friendship to everyone who's raising kids- whatever your circumstances or income.”
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Tigerchild
“Over 100 topics in depth: health, education, childcare, parenting, leisure... and shopping. A balanced source of information on raising children. Tigerchild is committed to guiding you through the Internet straight to the authoritative answers.”
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Barnardo's
Barnardo's Wales website tells you about the work being done across Wales.
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Parenting Matters Project of NPT (Barnardo's)
"The project provides FREE individual and group work programmes for parents whose children are experiencing behavioural difficulties. The children are aged 4 - 14 and live in Neath Port Talbot. The project also organises Family Group Conferences."
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National Fatherhood Initiative (USA)
"NFI's mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers."
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Fatherstuff (USA)
Part of the Menstuff website, Fatherstuff is a list of hyperlinks and articles that focus on fathers.
From the Menstuff homepage, click on the Fatherstuff link (on the right side).
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Family Onwards
"The Jill Curtis helpsite for parents and grandparents." Offers advice on numerous parenting and family issues.
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The Parent Network of Caerphilly County Borough
“Parents and carers in Caerphilly working together to make a difference for themselves and their families, through exchanging information and having a voice in the decisions of local government."
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Doula UK
"Doula UK is a network of doulas run voluntarily by doulas...Our aims are to promote the role of doulas, to improve communication between doulas, and to advance our understanding of birth and the postnatal period."
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Parenting in the Digital Age
Site includes 3 features aimed at parents: A Family Tour Of The Internet: Online Basics, Behavior and Privacy; Get Cybersavvy!; and The DMA's Guide to Internet Filtering Software
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Parenting and Beyond
“Parenting and Beyond is a television series that explores all aspects of parenthood.” The site provides video streaming so you can watch the segments which include health, playthings, safety, education, diet and news.
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Gingerbread
Gingerbread, the Assoc. for Lone Parent Families, provides access to services for lone parent families, a community of lone parent families that provides mutual peer support, and info about the issues concerning lone parent families.
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Neath Port Talbot Online
Pages include What's On, Leisure and Tourism, Council Information, FAQs, local weather forecasts, resource links, and much more!
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BBC - NEATH
All about Neath - local guides, events, stories, news, weather and more!
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BBC - PORT TALBOT
All about Port Talbot - local guides, events, weather, stories, news, and more!
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Schwab Institute (USA)
"A parent's guide to helping kids with learning difficulties." Very useful site, inclduing numerous articles and resources on toics from identification of difficulties, to managing behaviour and more.
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British Doulas
"Doulas are what we do! Doula training, becoming a doula, birth doulas, postnatal doulas, doula certification and national doula placements are all part of the British Doulas service. If you want to hire a doula, or if you want to be a doula – or even if
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Grandparents Association
"Grandparents' Association is the fastest growing membership organisation for grandparents in the country...Our services include an advice and information line, publications, support groups, and Grandparent and Toddler groups."
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Grandparents Plus
Aims include supporting and advising grandparents, and promoting the role of care by grandparents at all levels, particularly in
circumstances of family breakdown, single parenthood or other difficult conditions.
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Grandparent as Carers
"Helping to care for grandchildren is a traditional and fulfilling role, but it can take a toll on both health and wealth - Julian Champkin guides us around the resources available to help out."
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Mankind Wales
"A men's civil rights charity which is largely devoted to ensuring children of divorced/ separated parents have equal access to both parents where it is safe for them. Also undertake work for male victims (and their children) of domestic abuse.
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Advice Guide - Wales
"The online Citizen's Advice Bureau service that provides independent advice on your rights."
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Advice Now
"Advicenow is an independent, not-for-profit website providing accurate, up-to-date information on rights and legal issues. "
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Womens Aid
Women's Aid is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.
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The Hideout
"The Hideout provides help, information and support for children and young people who have exerienced domestic violence– whether you’re currently living with violence, you’ve experienced violence in the past or you know someone else going through it."
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Nursery Search
Online directory of playgroups, childcare, etc. "By using your postcode or one of our 27,000+ specific locations you can search the database quickly and easily. The search radius option is perfect for widening your search and for use in remote areas."
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The Parent Organisation
"The Parent Organisation Ltd is a company set up to champion the rights of parents - the largest but least represented consumer group in the world." Includes a Parents' Forum, Ballots, and news stories.
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Early Years Development and Childcare
GREAT site that allows you to search for childcare and pre-school programmes across NPT. Also talks about SureStart in NPT, and other programmes.
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Selective Mutism and Childhood Anxiety Disorders
"We have come together to form a community to help one another and our children." A site for parents, carers and grandparents of children with selective mutism and other anxiety disorders.
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SMIRA: Selective Mutism Information and Research Association
Smira ( Selective Mutism Information and Research Association )
13 Humberstone Drive
Leicester
LE5 0RE
Tel: 0116 212 7411 (Tues, Wed & Fri, 4-7pm)
e-mail: smiraleicester@hotmail.com
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Enjoy-A-Ball...sports coaching for children
New to NPT! Enjoy-a-Ball is a sports coaching programme for kids aged 3-9. All lessons are taught in a positive, fun-filled environment and there are never more than 10 children in a class.
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Homedad UK
"HomeDad.org.uk is the only UK support group dedicated to helping dads who are staying at home to bring up their children. Run by a team of stay at home dads since we started in 2000, we have over 600 members."
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Assoc. for the Welfare of Children in Hospital
AWCH was founded by a group of parents and professionals concerned with lack of parental access to children in hospital. We work to promote the welfare of sick children in hospital, community and home.
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The Friendly Trust
The Friendly Trust is a registered charity which advises people with learning disabilities, other disabilities or disabling illnesses and their families and carers on financial matters.
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Calkadies
"family led establishment in Cwmavon with a childrens gym, bouncy castle, family classes such as dance, kickboxing etc and it provides good food each night plus family social events such as karaoke etc. "
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NCPTA
The website of the National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations. A section for Wales. Very helpful for anyone involved with their school's PTA!
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XL Wales
XLWales Holiday Club is now open in Swansea and Neath. We offer 100’s of fun filled, action packed indoor and outdoor activites for 4 to 11 year olds. The clubs are based in Oystermouth Primary School, Mumbles and Melin Junior School, Neath.
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OneUp Magazine
OneUp is a lively, glossy magazine designed for the increasing population of single parents and step-parents. Online version free.
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Dave the Dad
Part of The Baby Website is dedicated to the blog-style feature, “Dave the Dad”.
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Dads-UK
Dads-UK.co.uk is a news and
information site dedicated to giving a voice and support to all people interested in fathers' rights.
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Call Helpline
Offers support and information on a wide range of topics for people suffering mental distress.
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Stayathomedads.co.uk
Stayathomedads.co.uk is a website run by Paul Smith, himself a stay-at-home dad. All of the advice and information contained on this site is written by Paul and other stay at home dads.
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Dad Can Do
This is a fun website put together by Chris, a single dad and father of four. The site is chock full of really cool things to make, cook and do, as well as advice, Top 10 Lists, and special features.
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Only Dads
Onlydads.org is a new organisation just for lone fathers. It offers members advice, a forum for making contact, a number of benefits like discounted holidays and clothes purchases, and free legal and financial advice.
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Grandparents as Childcare
BBC Radio Show: Are grandparents getting a raw deal on childcare?As many as 1 in 10 grandparents may be looking after not only their grandchildren, but an elderly parent as well.Their status is not recognised, they are not paid and the government doesn't
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