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Almost all children can learn to be clean and dry. Children with special needs including delayed development and physical disabilities may take a little longer and need more support. However, the process you need to follow is the same.

This can feel like a big challenge, but it's important not to put off potty training for too long. The longer your child wears a nappy, the harder it may be to introduce a new place for them to wee and poo.

Watch our handy video below for an introduction and read on below for more information and tips on this page to support children with additional needs and sensory issues.

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Almost all children can learn to be clean and dry. Children with special needs including delayed development and physical disabilities may take a little longer and need more support. However, the process you need to follow is the same.

This can feel like a big challenge, but it's important not to put off potty training for too long. The longer your child wears a nappy, the harder it may be to introduce a new place for them to wee and poo.

Watch our handy video below for an introduction and read on below for more information and tips on this page to support children with additional needs and sensory issues.

How to potty train your child with additional needs?

We recommend breaking potty training into stages and tailor your approach on their abilities.

Our 3 step Let's Go Potty approach has been developed to suit all children and abilities. This includes children with autism, ADHD, developmental delay, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome.
Read our advice sheets Advice for children with constipation, Advice for children with daytime bladder problems, Advice for children with night time wetting, Advice about children's bladders and bowels - from birth, to potty training, to school and Advice about bladders, bowels and toileting for children with additional needs for more information, including downloadable PDFs of the advice sheets.
Potty training with autism

There is no evidence that suggests autism causes delayed potty training. However, autistic children may be more likely to struggle to learn potty training skills due to sensory problems or learning disabilities.

They may also be more likely to suffer from constipation. If your child is autistic, research suggests that starting learning in infancy and avoiding constipation is the best way to avoid problems in the future. Get more information about supporting autistic children who have constipation.

One of the hardest things for many autistic children to cope with is a sudden change in routine or habit. This is why the more you can do before you stop using nappies the better, to help make this transition as gentle as possible for them.

Our Let's Go Potty approach has been designed to help your child make this transition whatever their needs are.

Potty training and delayed speech

Non-verbal and neurodivergent children can't always communicate their thoughts and feelings. This means you can't rely on their signals to tell you when they're ready to potty train.

You may need to take more responsibility for knowing how often your child goes for a wee or poo and using this to help direct them.

Here's what we recommend doing to help your child learn this skill:

Complete a bladder/bowel assessment chart so you can see how often they are doing a wee or poo. (Make sure any underlying constipation is treated.)

Base your potty or toilet routine based on this information. Take them at set times according to what the chart tells you.

If they wet themselves at another time, take them to the toilet as quickly as possible and try to get them there so some of the wee goes into the toilet. Ignore the wetting and positively reinforce that the wee has gone into the toilet and continue the rest of the toileting routine.

Use verbal and visual clues. Introduce simple books on the subject consistently using the signs, sounds or words that your child can use. Reinforce verbal clues with a visual clue - use photos, drawings, pictures, images and social stories when preparing them to use the potty. Using these images to create visual schedules will make it easy for your child to follow the new routine and make it more predictable.

Using sign language for common toileting words and phrases can also reinforce learning.

Potty training children with Down syndrome

We are delighted to be partnering with Down Syndrome UK and Positive about Down syndrome to share their fantastic #Pants4school Step by Step Programme. Enabling children with Down Syndrome to be toilet ready for school and reach their full potential.

Download the programme today! (opens in new browser).

Tips for children with additional needs

Your child may take longer to learn each stage, so consider your expectations and don't rush the learning.

Focus on one stage at a time. For example, teach them that poo goes down the toilet by flushing it away together.

Be as consistent as possible. The more consistent you are, the easier it will be for your child to learn.

It's important that your child feels relaxed, comfortable and secure about using the toilet or potty. Make sure the space is accessible to your child. An Occupational Therapist (OT) can help with practical adaptations.

Think about your child's sensory needs and how these relate to using the bathroom. Adjusting the sensory input can make a difference for many children to help them to learn toileting skills.

If you start with the toilet you should use a footstool to help your child feel confident and safe. This will also help your child get into the best position for doing wees and poos, with their feet supported and knees above hips.

Help your child learn the physical skills needed by breaking them down into smaller steps and allowing your child to do the last step independently. For example, help them push their trousers down most of the way, then have them push the last bit down themselves. Same when pulling them up again.

Encourage independence as soon as you see it developing, phasing out support once your child shows competence.

Use stories, visual charts, props and games to teach your child what to do and how to do it. Make your own learning aid by taking photos of your bathroom, drawing pictures of the steps, or by searching on the Internet for visual routines. A standard routine could be: 1.Undress 2. Underwear down 3. Sit 4. Do wee/poo, 5. Wipe, 6. Pull up underwear, 7. Pull up trousers/dress, 8. Flush toilet, 9. Wash hands.

Give your child positive encouragement and praise for the efforts they are making, not just the result. This can help to keep them motivated and willing to move to the next step.

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Nap times

Once your child has stopped using nappies in the daytime, it's time to think about nap times.

Learning to sleep without a nappy on at naptime and use the potty when they wake up, will help prepare your child for being dry at night.

Tips for managing nappy-free nap times:

Just before nap time, help your child use the potty or toilet, so they are more likely to stay dry.

When you notice the nappy is staying dry at least some of the time, stop using a nappy at nap time.

Accidents are common during the first few months. Use a waterproof sheet or similar underneath your child, to protect their sleep area.

Lots of children need to use the potty when they wake so help them to do this.

Using praise and rewards to motivate your child

Research shows that rewards such as sweets or sticker charts may help your child initially, but they can stop working quickly.

For most children, encouraging and supporting them to be as independent as possible is the best way to motivate them.

Tips for keeping your child motivated:

Give your child plenty of encouragement and praise their efforts. When your child uses the potty or manages to stay dry, even if it's just for a short time, tell them how pleased you are.

Try to stay calm when accidents happen and do not make a big fuss.

Give your child the opportunity to do things for themselves as far as possible. This will help them to feel in control, positive and relaxed about the process.

Use favourite toys, books or songs to help them feel comfortable on the potty.

Try to avoid prompting or asking your child too often. Instead, wait until you think they need to go and then direct them gently, e.g. "it's toilet time" or "let's get that wee/poo in the potty!"

Be clear, confident and consistent so your child knows what you are asking them to do.

Managing potty training accidents

It is normal to have lots of accidents at the beginning and they are an important part of the learning process. This is a big step for your child, so be patient and encourage them.

Tips for managing accidents:

When your child has an accident, clean it up together and remind them to use the potty next time.

Do not shame or punish your child about accidents, as stress and upset can make it harder for you and your child to learn together.

It's important not to pretend an accident hasn't happened. Help them get clean and dry as soon as possible and involve your child in this process. Gently explain that you want them to use the potty next time.

Potty training out and about

When you first stop using nappies, choose a time when you can stay home with your child for a few days, so you can do some one to one learning with them.

Tips to make your first trips out easier to manage:

Don't forget your potty and spares of everything just in case!

Make trips out short to begin with.

Dress your child in clothes that are easy for them to push down and pull up again.

Avoid putting your child back in a pull up or nappy for outings. This will confuse them and undo all that learning.

A travel potty and washable car seat cover can come in handy.

Using the toilet away from home is a good thing for your child to get used to. Talk to them about things like how the flush at the supermarket is different from the one at home or nursery for example.

We have an excellent range of products to help with this stage including portable potties and car seat covers.

Potty training at nursery & pre-school

Many children spend part of their day being looked after by someone other than you and away from home.

For potty training to go well, your child needs a consistent approach to help them learn what they need to do whether they're at home or in childcare.

As soon as your child starts attending the setting, communicate about their bladder and bowel health. Ask the staff to tell you about the child's poos, so you can keep track and avoid constipation.

Find out what they are offered to drink to you can supplement appropriately at the beginning and end of the session. If the setting will only offer water, and your child is reluctant to consume enough water, talk to staff. Offer to supply juice or squash for them to dilute; it is vital for your child to stay well hydrated when they are away from home.

Start conversations about potty practice as soon as your child can sit up. Settings may regard potty training as something to attempt when the child is older; share this information so they too can see the benefits of potty practice.

When you are thinking about stopping using nappies, plan with the staff. Agree dates together with your child's caregivers so everyone is ready to support them. Time what you are doing at home to fit in with the setting.

Avoid starting to wear pants when the child is about to change rooms at nursery - that will be a big enough upheaval for them.

Tell the staff about the language you use at home for wee and poo.

Talk to the staff at the beginning and end of each session so everyone knows how things are going both at the setting and back at home. Use our potty training record so staff can keep track of their progress.

More information and free resources for childcare settings to support potty learning.
Getting dry at night

The age at which children become dry at night varies hugely. For some, it follows on quite quickly after achieving daytime dryness. For others, the wetting carries on after the age of 5 and treatment will be advised.

It is not your child's fault if they wet during sleep.

There are however lots of things you can do to gradually work towards night time dryness including:

Help your child get into the habit of using the potty or toilet at bedtime.

As well as making sure they are drinking plenty during the daytime, work on a good bedtime drinking routine as well. STOP drinks one hour before bedtime, every night, and no more after that till morning. Our Wee Checker has information on how much children should drink for their age.

Prepare your child for sleep. Unwind with a book or listen to music with the lights turned low. NO screens - so no TV, iPad, computer games in the hour before sleep, or the brain will get the wrong message!

Avoid lifting - in other words waking your child to take them to the toilet - if you want to work on stopping bedwetting. It might keep the bed dry, but it encourages the child to wee during sleep as they don't really wake up.

If your child is still wetting the bed when they are 5, see our Advice for Children with Night Time Wetting factsheet for more information and help.

Common potty training problems

Taking your time leading your child through the preparation and practice stages should help to avoid the most common potty training problems.

If you feel as though it's all gone wrong and they're just not getting it, it's ok to stop, go back to the preparation stage and start again.

Could they be constipated?

Constipation affects 1 in 3 children and is especially common in under 5s. Your child may be struggling because they have some underlying constipation that was there before you started potty training.

So stop, treat the constipation and then try stopping the nappies again once it is all under control. Carry on with potty practice - this in itself is an important part of constipation treatment.
Are they drinking enough?
Sometime the bladder misbehaves and we realise that our child is simply not drinking enough.

Once again, you don't have to go right back to the beginning, but go back to the potty practice stage while you increase your child's fluid intake.

Try not to panic if it seems as if they just aren't getting it. Some children take longer to learn, and just need more time.

Reassure your child that their wees and poos will learn to go in the potty, they just need more practice!

Get more information and help with common potty training problems.

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During this course, you'll learn about how the cycle of school avoidance develops, and the part we may unwittingly play in that, as well as exploring a range of simple steps that you can take, alongside families, to support children to return to school and engage regularly and meaningfully; helping school turn from a place of fear to a place of safety for the child. We also explore the steps we can take to spot the early warning signs and prevent a school avoidance cycle from developing as well as exploring some universal strategies that we can employ to make school feel like a safer and more inviting place for every child. The course has been developed and delivered by Dr Pooky Knightsmith, an internationally respected child and adolescent mental health expert who has worked closely with a range of schools and local authorities to develop their approach to emotionally based school avoidance.

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○      The ultimate "below clinical threshold" safety net. Offers short video guides for parents dealing with issues like bullying, friendship drama, body image, and mild anxiety.

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Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts. It's based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.

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Chronic sleep deprivation mimics and worsens mental health issues. Offers realistic strategies to reset ruined sleep schedules, handle screen time at night, and manage nighttime anxiety.

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Our dedicated sleep service is here to help.

Alongside our Sleep Tips booklet and relevant guides, we also offer one-to-one support. This involves completing an application form for your child and two weeks' worth of sleep diaries which we'll send out to you as long as you come under our criteria for support.

If you need one-to-one support and are a parent/carer or a professional referring a family with their consent to having sleep support, please click the button below to contact the sleep service.

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Sleep tips Our Sleep Tips booklet introduces and explains different techniques for you to try that may improve your child's sleep. It covers ten main topics including bedtime routines, daytime napping, comfort objects and moving bedtime backwards or forwards. It gives lots of illustrated hints and tips for putting the...

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The bilingual information, advice, and advocacy helpline specifically for children and young people in Wales. Kids can call, text, or chat online when they can't bring themselves to talk to their parents.

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When things feel tough, you’re feeling confused, or you want to make a change, Meic is here for you. We won’t judge – we’ll listen to whatever you want to say. We offer confidential information, advice and support, and help you to speak up and get your voice heard. We’ll work with you to find ways to take control of your life, make positive changes, and feel more confident. We want you to leave feeling strong, able to make your own choices, and understanding your rights.

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Kooth Digital Counselling for Young People

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Kooth Digital Counselling for Young People

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A free, safe, and anonymous digital counselling platform for young people in Wales. It’s a massive lifeline for teens who won't sit in a therapy room but will type on their phones in the dark.

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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Supporting Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing 0–8 

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Supporting Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing 0–8 

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Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing

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Summary: Tailored advice for parents completely stuck and worried about their child’s mental health.

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We support main carers of children and young people, as well as parents. You might be a kinship carer, legal guardian, foster carer, grandparent or sibling. If you are the child or young person's main carer, we want to support you. Our advisers are trained and experienced in supporting carers as well as parents.

If you are a family member or friend, but you are not the child or young person's main carer, see our online information for advice around how you can support them. You can also encourage their parent or main carer to contact us.

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Parents Helpline | Mental Health Help for Your Child

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The YoungMinds Parents Helpline, Webchat and Email provide support and help for parents and carers worried about their child's mental health and wellbeing.

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Helps parents of teenagers (12–17) build stronger connections and reduce their teen’s risk of depression and anxiety.

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10 interactive online modules covering common parenting challenges. Build skills in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

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Helps parents set realistic boundaries, understand online risks, and build digital resilience in their kids.

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A structured guidance hub that covers the principles of online safety for under-5s, helping parents build protective screen-time routines early on.

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Help for early years providers : Internet safety

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Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust

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Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust

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Their work bridges the critical knowledge gap between young people's digital lives and the adults who guide them

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Free CPD Training for Parents & Carers | YGAM

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Understand your child’s digital world and prevent gaming and gambling harms. Free CPD training for parents and carers. Book your session today.

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NSPCC Online Safety Workshop for Parents and Carers

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NSPCC Online Safety Workshop for Parents and Carers

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This workshop provides parents and carers with information about how to support their child in their online world. We cover topics such as online bullying, mental health and social media, as well as signposting to resources and organisations for help and support.

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NSPCC Online Safety Workshop for Parents and Carers

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Text "SHOUT" to 85258

​Summary: The UK's free, confidential, 24/7 mental health text service. Essential for acute crisis moments, especially since most kids today will text for help long before they ever call a hotline.

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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Platfform: for mental health and social change

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Platfform: for mental health and social change

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A Welsh charity offering local support networks and youth programmes that help families navigate the often exhausting reality of the mental health system.

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We work across the county of Gwent offering support to young people between the ages of 14 and 18 who are experiencing challenges with their mental health. We cover the five local authority areas in the Gwent region; Caerphilly, Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent.

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Parents Against Child Exploitation (PACE)

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Parents Against Child Exploitation (PACE)

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○      Phone: 0113 240 3040

○      ​Summary: Works directly with parents to help them safeguard and stop sexual and criminal exploitation, providing specialist advice when families are in the thick of it.

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Parents Against Child Exploitation PACE - No Excuse for Abuse

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Parents Against Child Exploitation PACE brings the parent perspective to tackling child sexual exploitation and criminal exploitation.…

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

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Speak to a member of our Helpline team at any time, day or night, for confidential, non-judgmental support and information on your options. Need to talk now? Call 0808 2000 247.

Help is just a phone call away.

Consider the Helpline your portal to all the support Refuge offers.

You may not know yet what kind of help you need, or if you're even ready to ask for help. That's okay. Calling the Helpline is the right place to start: An expert advisor will listen to whatever you want to tell her. She'll offer confidential and non-judgemental information, and if you'd like, help you make a plan.
Our aim is to work with you to keep you safe and give you information so you can make informed choices. We will never tell you what to do.
Sometimes it can be difficult to pick up the phone. That's why we also offer a live chat service where you can chat with an adviser in confidence - and in silence. Chat to us online, live: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 10pm.

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The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is for women experiencing any kind of domestic abuse and concerned friends, family and colleagues looking to support someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

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The Helpline uses the services of Language Line to provide access to interpreters for non-English-speaking callers.

We have a British Sign Language (BSL) service available weekdays between 10am -6pm that provides access to qualified BSL interpreters via video call at touch of button. You can access that service on this website.

Online Live Chat is also available, Monday - Friday, 3pm - 10pm.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 24 hours a day and every day of the year.

Our Live Chat service is available Monday to Friday, 3pm - 10pm.

Our BSL interpreter service is available Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm.

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Phone: 0300 123 6600

Summary: Honest, non-judgmental advice on drugs and alcohol.

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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

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Phone: 0800 068 4141

​Summary: A suicide-prevention helpline for young people under 35 and those trying to support them through a crisis.

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Overview - PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide - NHS

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Official information from NHS about PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide including contact, directions and service details

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Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS)

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Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS)

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○      ​Summary: The ground-zero directory for local families. This is where parents actually find out about local childcare, holiday play schemes, local food banks, and grants. The starting point for boots-on-the-ground help in Torfaen.

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Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS) provides free impartial information and advice on services and facilities for children, young people and families, including parents-to-be, in Torfaen.

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Advicelink Cymru (Citizens Advice Wales)

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Advicelink Cymru (Citizens Advice Wales)

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Phone: 0800 702 2020

​Summary: Financial stress destroys family stability. Advicelink Cymru provides free, confidential advice on maximizing income, dealing with debt, navigating the benefits system, and accessing emergency cost-of-living support.

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Advicelink Cymru - Free, Independent, Impartial Advice

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Advicelink Cymru are an independent charity that provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice to the residents of Wales.

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A 6 week course with Happy KIds Wales, for parents to attend with their children to understand their emotions, feel more positive and learn coping strategies.

Get support with:

Behavioral issues

Sleeping problems

Self esteem

Anxiety

Panic attacks

And much more in a gentle and positive way.

This unique programme is designed to help young people understand their emotions, learning useful coping strategies and skills to increase their resilience to cope better with life's challenges.

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Join our FREE 6-week course for parents and children in Torfaen! Learn to manage emotions, boost self-esteem, and develop coping strategies for anxiety, panic attacks, and more. Designed to support positive mental health in a gentle way. Funded by Torfaen Talks CIC, this unique program helps famili

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Understanding neurodiversity can be life-changing

A place to help parents, carers and educators raise neurodivergent children

Over 200 parent and practitioner trusted resources and stories

Simple tools and recommendations to find what will help you

Free - no login required, NHS-supported

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Understanding neurodiversity can be life-changing A place to help parents and educators raise neurodiverse children. Over 200 parent and practitioner trusted resources and stories Simple tools and recommendations to find what will help you Free – no login required, NHS-supported Let’s start with the basics Supporting neurodiverse children, young people and their families in Gwent […]

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On the site you will find information about what neurodivergence is, and what services and training opportunities are available online and across Wales.

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Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Home - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

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Introducing NeurodivergenceWales.org!We are excited to announce the launch of our new web domain, NeurodivergenceWales.org! This marks the next step in the National Neurodivergence Team working alongside the neurodivergent community to help improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families in Wales.Click HereNational Neurodivergence Team Website – Feedback FormWe want to hear from you! Help […]

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Play can help children (and grown-ups) handle life’s toughest moments. Find out more how to support children during times of heightened stress and adversity.

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Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS) provides free impartial information and advice on services and facilities for children, young people and families, including parents-to-be, in Torfaen. This includes information on nursery education, day nurseries, playgroups, cylchoedd meithrin, registered childminders, out of school clubs, baby and toddler groups, leisure activities and lots more.

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Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS) provides free impartial information and advice on services and facilities for children, young people and families, including parents-to-be, in Torfaen. This includes information on nursery education, day nurseries, playgroups, cylchoedd meithrin, registered childminders, out of school clubs, baby and toddler groups, leisure activities and lots more. Details about our Mission Statement can be found here.

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Accessible course with 10 structured video lessons and downloadable notes on fatherhood identity, discipline, play, and emotional presence. 100% free, self-paced and open globally. Evidence base: draws on practical fatherhood experience and developmental principles; not a formal RCT but grounded in long-running community work with dads.

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10 Steps to Becoming A Great Dad Online Course | Dads' Uni

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10 Steps to Becoming A Great Dad lays out simple and achievable steps that when applied will impart confidence as a father and strengthen family relationships

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A year-long style course of 52 short lessons (one per week) with video and written reflections on everyday fathering, relationships, emotions, and character. Designed as a gentle, ongoing growth pathway rather than a one-off class. Free, no referral, mobile-friendly. Evidence base: experience-based programme offering bite-sized reflective prompts; aligns with strengths-based, relationship-focused parenting principles.

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52 Tips For Fathers’ Online Challenge | Dads’ Uni

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52 Tips For Fathers’ Online Challenge Course Dedication
This online course is based upon our most popular teaching “52 Tips for Fathers”. The 52 Tips

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New Dad’s Guide: From Newborn to Toddler 

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New Dad’s Guide: From Newborn to Toddler 

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Free Udemy course (at time of search) providing step-by-step video modules for new fathers on bonding, basic care, supporting mum, safety, and toddler development. Self-paced with lifetime access once enrolled; requires free Udemy account. Evidence base: experience-led rather than academic, but content covers standard newborn and toddler care aligned with mainstream health guidance.

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Finding out you’re going to be a dad is exciting and scary all at the same time. In a lot of cases, men have no idea where to start.

In this course, you’ll learn how to approach first time fatherhood to better support your pregnant partner before, during, and after the birth of your child. You’ll hear some very tangible things to do before your baby arrives so you are ready for the big day, including how to prepare the nursery.

First, you’ll be introduced to Alex Albisu, who will start off by talking about the 5 areas he will cover off on.

Next, Alex will dive into his top 5 things to do before becoming a dad. This includes birthing classes, setting expectations with your partner, how to support your partner before, during, and after birth, and what to expect on those first days you are home with your new baby.

Afterwards, Alex will give you a tour of their new son’s nursery and some of the thoughts behind the way it was designed that you can replicate in your own home.

And finally, there is a bonus section covering how to introduce your child to a new baby if you already have a child at home.

As a new dad, you’ll gain some great ideas on how to get started, which is a big problem for a lot of men. This is why Alex has also created a New Dad Checklist, which will be free to download once you complete the course.

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Webinars for Autistic Parents – Autistic Parents UK 

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Webinars for Autistic Parents – Autistic Parents UK 

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Library of recorded webinars and talks by autistic parents and professionals on topics like sensory needs, meltdown support, school communication and navigating systems as an autistic parent. Not a single linear course but a structured set of themed sessions parents can work through. Free access and captioned videos. Evidence base: lived-experience informed; many speakers are academics or practitioners in autism and neurodiversity.

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We are currently creating a number of resources for Autistic parents. We hope to be able to offer resources on many different topics and in many different formats. Please contact us if there is anything in particular you would find useful. We will send out regular updates to subscribers and post on our Facebook regularly with updates.

We also developing resources for professionals & supporters of Autistic parents please forward to anyone you feel may benefit.

Webinars

We host a number of webinars inviting guest speakers to present on topics relevant to Autistic parents and those who support them. Future events and recordings of previous events are available here .

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Our speakers have included Autistic academic Shona Murphy, Dr Luke Beardon Senior Lecturer in Autism and are looking forward to many more.

Autistic Experience of Parenthood

We have a number of video and downloadable resources in production as well as resources created and shared by other people and organisations that benefit Autistic Parents in the UK. Please click the link below for further details.

Autistic Experience of Parenthood

We are writing a steady stream of articles drawing on our lived-experience. We are building up collections of articles relating to different aspects of Autistic parenthood. Please subscribe below for regular updates and feel free to contact us with feedback, suggestions, and if you would like to offer a guest blog.

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Anxiety-focused programmes and workshops for parents

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Anxiety-focused programmes and workshops for parents

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The STILL Method – Free Online Anxiety Workshop

A free online workshop for parents, teachers, carers on how anxiety works and practical tools to help anxious children feel calmer and more confident.

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The STILL Method - Transforming Lives through Effective Anxiety Coaching

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The STILL Method - Transforming Lives through Effective Anxiety Coaching

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Anxiety Coach Training & Therapeutic Programmes | The STILL Method

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The STILL Method: accredited anxiety coach training and practical programmes to help adults and children move from fear to confidence — UK & online

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GLOW (NHS Fife) – Online Anxiety Resource

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GLOW (NHS Fife) – Online Anxiety Resource

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Anxiety course for primary-age children plus parents; includes videos, workbook and comic book. Although local, the structure is a useful model and some materials may be accessible more widely.

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Welcome to Access Therapies Fife

Access Therapies Fife provides information to help you to deal with mental health problems and to access a range of local services Access Therapies Fife is part of Fife's Health and Social Care Partnership's Psychology Service

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Click here Click here Click here Welcome to Access Therapies Fife Access Therapies Fife provides information to help you to deal with mental health problems and to access a range of local services Access Therapies Fife is part of Fife's Health and Social Care Partnership's Psychology Service

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Family Man is a research-backed online parenting program designed with dads in mind.

Fun, free, fast and interactive, it’s proven to work and has been developed alongside leading global child behaviour experts.

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At Child Bereavement UK we support grieving children and young people, and parents bereaved of a baby or child, to find hope and rebuild their lives. Support is available if you're 25 or under, or if your baby or child has died or is expected to die before their 26th birthday.

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We help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

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Caregiver Skills Training for Families of Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities

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Caregiver Skills Training for Families of Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities

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These easy to use eLearning modules will teach you different strategies to use at home with your child. This course focuses on supporting you on how to use everyday play and home activities as opportunities for learning and development. Specifically, how to support your child to improve their communication, how to engage and interact with them, and how to encourage positive behaviour and teach them new skills for everyday life.

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Learn to build a healthier world | WHO Academy

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Join a community of health professionals dedicated to improving health outcomes around the world

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School Nursing Text Service for Young People

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School Nursing Text Service for Young People

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Welcome to Citizens Advice Torfaen

Free Independent, Confidential, Impartial Advice

We are a charity that improves people’s lives by giving free, independent, confidential, impartial advice whilst campaigning for change across Torfaen as well as across Wales and further afield.

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Citizens Advice Torfaen - Cyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen

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Citizens Advice Torfaen are an independent charity that provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice to the residents of Torfaen.

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Free Online Course - Parents and carers of children with autism face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting, as well as handling additional specific needs of their children. The Cygnet course is a programme to support parents and carers caring for children and young people, aged 5 to 18 years old. If you are caring for a child that is diagnosed with autism, is on the pathway to an autism diagnosis or is suspected of having autism, then this course is for you!

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The Cygnet course is a programme to support parents and carers caring for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 18 years old.

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Being a dad or male carer comes with many roles - partner, protector, provider, listener, friend. It can feel like a juggling act, and it’s easy to put your own wellbeing at the bottom of the list. We'll explore how to prioritise your mental health, and help your children with theirs, too. We want you to feel confident in your role as your adjust to life with a new baby or navigate other stages of parenting. Whether you're thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, you're not alone, we're here for you.

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We want you to feel confident in your role as your adjust to life with a new baby or navigate other stages of parenting. Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, you’re not alone, we’re here for you. Gallwch ddarllen am y cwrs hwn a chofrestru ar ei gyfer yn y Gymraeg neu’r Saesneg. You can read about and book this course in Welsh or English.

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Ready to say goodbye to nappies? Join our friendly potty training workshop for expert advice and guidance. Aims

We'll cover our effective three-step ‘Let's Go Potty’ approach and discuss:

Preparation to use the potty.

Practising potty skills.

Stopping using nappies as your child gains confidence.

Support for older children to use the toilet.

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Ready to say goodbye to nappies? Join our friendly potty training workshop for expert advice and guidance. Gallwch ddarllen am y cwrs hwn a chofrestru ar ei gyfer yn y Gymraeg neu’r Saesneg. You can read about and book this course in Welsh or English.

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Course summary

Starting school or nursery is a big step not just for your child, but for you too. It’s completely normal to have questions, worries, and lots of emotions as this exciting new chapter begins. Aims

In this supportive workshop we'll explore how to choose the right school or nursery for your child, what to expect and how to get your child ready. We’re here to guide you so that both your child, and you, are ready to learn.

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We’re here to guide you so that both your child, and you, are ready to learn. Find out how to choose the right school and nursery for your child. Gallwch ddarllen am y cwrs hwn a chofrestru ar ei gyfer yn y Gymraeg neu’r Saesneg. You can read about and book this course in Welsh or English.

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No matter what their age, our children always need our help, support and guidance to help them make the right choices in their life.

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Home > Learn > Pathway library Emotional health learning Togetherness pathways for parents, young people and teens, carers and grandparents Find your journey for stronger relationships and enhanced emotional wellbeing and follow evidence-based educational content developed by clinical psychologists, health practitioners, and psychotherapists. Tried and tested by parents and young people. How to access Our […]

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Teenagers advice for parents from dealing with drugs and alcohol, communicating with your teen, truancy, pregnancy, university choices and more.

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Drug and Alcohol Family and Friends Service

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Drug and Alcohol Family and Friends Service

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DAFFS (Drug and Alcohol Family and Friends Service) - Barod

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Daffs is a free and confidential Gwent wide service that provides support for Concerned Others who are affected by someone else’s substance use (drugs and/or alcohol). Concerned Other means anyone, such as: Family members, friends, neighbours etc. We can help support you with information on substance awareness, harm reduction, self-care, boundaries, coping strategies, and lots more.

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Behaviour Support Hub - Support for Parent Carers and Schools

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Behaviour Support Hub - Support for Parent Carers and Schools

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Led by parents, for parent carers of children with behaviour that challenges and neurodiverse conditions.

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Behaviour Support Hub - Support for Parent Carers and Schools

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We offer a range of services to parent carers of neurodiverse children and those with additional needs. Learn More We support RCT schools by strengthening school staff insight; providing the necessary tools when working with children with behaviours that challenge. Learn More We can support your professional role, broaden your knowledge and provide for the families you work with.

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A free course to look at your finances

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Rebel Finance School is a free 10 week course designed to help you take control of your finances. Get out of debt, develop a positive money mindset and start investing for your financial independence!

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When we argue with our partner or ex-partner, we can get caught up in the heat of the moment. At times like these, it’s difficult to find a way forward.

We want to help you see things differently, and do things differently.

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When we argue with our partner or ex-partner, we can get caught up in the heat of the moment. At times like these, it's difficult to find a way forward.

We want to help you see things differently, and do things differently.

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When we argue with our partner or ex-partner, we can get caught up in the heat of the moment. At times like these, it’s difficult to find a way forward.

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CBeebies Parenting Text Messaging Service

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CBeebies Parenting Text Messaging Service

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Free texts sent weekly to your phone for fun activities to try out with your child from CBeebies Parenting

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This course therefore starts with you, encouraging you to have courage in this time of grief. Your recovery and avoiding ongoing parental conflict will directly impact your child's chances of happiness following separation.

The course explores: attachment, your child's brain, emotional regulation, praise, setting boundaries, co-parenting not split-parenting, quality time (it's not all about quantity), house rules, boundary setting and it is all freely available 24/7. Powerful strategies that can transform your house into a happy home.

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Parenting after separation course | Separated parents course

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If you're concerned for your child during your separation and looking for support for separated parents try our course. Developed by the expertise of Spurgeons.

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EarlyBird Plus and Teen Life | Understanding Autism

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The programmes work on understanding autism, building confidence to encourage interaction and communication, and understanding and supporting behaviour.

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Coram Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. If you need to talk, we’re here to listen

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Parents Together online parenting course

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Parents Together online parenting course

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Parents Together online parenting course

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Free self-guided online parenting course with certificate for parents of children aged 0-11. Learn about behaviour, boundaries and more.

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Free online parenting course for parents of toddlers and preschoolers (up to age 5) on how play benefits child development.

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Free online parenting course with certificate for parents of teenagers - setting boundaries, managing behaviour and improving communication.

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Bringing Up Confident Children online course

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Bringing Up Confident Children online course

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Bringing Up Confident Children online course

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Free online parenting course with certificate for parents of 5-18 year olds on building, confidence, resilience and mental wellbeing.

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The course is developed by experienced family support workers and filled with helpful techniques and ideas to help you become a more confident and happier parent to your baby. This is a self-guided parenting course, which you can do whenever and wherever suits you and work through it at our own pace.

The course is a mixture of text, images, interactive elements, videos and quizzes. You can do it on a mobile, tablet or computer. You'll get a downloadable certificate when you complete the course.

The course takes approximately 1-1.5 hours in total. You have 30 days from registering to complete this course.

See our frequently asked questions about online courses.

See our other online parenting courses.

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Free online parenting course with certificate on parenting babies for expectant and new parents. Coping skills and meeting your baby's needs.

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Everyone welcome