Parentline Plus

Mam, Dad, Grandparent? Do you want tips on how to get through family life? Your'e? not the only one?

Groups free for any person involved in bringing up children. Topics may include: Bringing up confident children Less shouting, more co-operation Coping with teenage issues Bringing up children after splitting up Helping children learn Tackling bulling, and much more Groups range from 1 week - 12 weeks. Free créche facilities can be made available. INCREDIBLE YEARS WEBSTER STRATTON - Groups Do you have children aged 2 - 8 years? Do you want support to help prevent behaviour problems? Or tips on how to set clear limits & house rules?

Ring us to find out more about our parent support groups.
Telephone "Childrens Information Service" 01685 727400
www.cis.merthyr.gov.uk or e-mail us: cis@merthyr.gov.uk.

Health Team

The Sure start team has 2 qualified Health Visitors and 4 qualified Nursery Nurses.

As a team we work together to provide a number of various services for parents with children aged up to 4 years old.

As a family we can offer you:

• Advice on parenting e.g. sleep routine, diet, potty training, antenatal advice and behavioural management
• Advice on child development
• One to one support for a child with developmental delay or speech and language difficulties
• Access to a number of various groups which provide

Baby massage during baby group Stay & Play Mother & Toddler group Language and Play Mother & Toddler group Songs and rhyme group Breastfeeding group Advise on postnatal depression Speech & language group Baby gymnastics .......and much more. Access a range of play and craft ideas to enjoy with your child Outdoor activities provided during the summer season

Barnardo's Family Support Team

We provide help to families with children aged 0 - 4 years.

Barnardos understand that families may face difficulties when raising children and that there are times when a little help and support is needed. We can offer Family Support Workers who will work with families if they want to. The Barnardos staff team will listen to families and assist them to work through any problems they may have which are affecting their children.

The service aims to:

Help children to develop....

• Support families so that they are able to help their child develop emotionally and behaviourally
• Help with children's transition into the school environment
• Set up groups for children to socialise and learn with other children

Promote Parenting

• Home visits and groups to help parents feel more confident in meeting their children's needs

Families can also access support and advise on a range of issues including: