Useful parenting support resources and links.
Some of the featured resources have been developed locally.
Information about resources available
Useful parenting support resources and links.
Some of the featured resources have been developed locally.
Information about resources available
Resources that have been developed locally
Other Useful Resources and Links
Thematic Area |
Description |
Link |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting | The HSE national website providing a guide to pregnancy, baby and toddler health; Trusted information from experts; Breastfeeding support/advice; Health services and support | MyChild.ie |
| Parenting | Parentline is a national, confidential helpline that offers parents support, information and guidance on all aspects of being a parent and any parenting issues. Helpline is open Mon-Thurs 10am to 9pm and Fridays 10am to 7pm | Parentline.ie |
| Parenting | The Supporting Parents initiative is bringing together trusted, high quality resources in one place, to help you navigate yourparenting journey. | SupportingParents.ie |
| Parenting | Key messages on what works best for children and families at different ages and stages (0-5, 6-12 and 13+). You can choose your child’s age range or look through our different articles. | Parenting24Seven.ie |
| Parenting | Barnardos is a national organisation working with children, young people and their families. The website includes information for parents to help them in their parenting role as well as training and parenting programmes. | Barnardos.ie |
| Parenting | One Family is Ireland’s national organisation for one-parent families. Services offered include a helpline, counselling, parenting supports/tips, parenting courses, parenting post separation. | Onefamily.ie |
| Parenting | The Motherhood Programme offers practical educational support to people who are pregnant, new parents and their families and friends. It shares information and resources (videos, podcast & booklets) about wellbeing during pregnancy and after a baby is born. | MotherhoodProgramme.ie |
| Childcare | Supporting the provision of high quality early childhood care and education services in the county. Find information on the national childcare schemes, childcare services including childminding and parent and toddler groups. | KCCC.ie |
| Childcare | Supporting the provision of high quality early childhood care and education services in the county. Find information on the national childcare schemes, childcare services including childminding and parent and toddler groups. | WCCC.ie |
| Education and Training |
Kildare and Wicklow ETB is a government- funded agency that supports and coordinates education, training and youthservices in Kildare and Wicklow. The website provides information about primary, post primary, post leaving certificate, apprenticeships, Youthreach, adult and further education and training. | KWETB.ie |
| Education and Training |
Online and link to in person Parenting Courses across different ages and stages and specific courses on ADHD, Special Needs and Parenting when Separated. | ParentsPlusParents.ie |
| General | The Wicklow Community Directory is a community-based website. It lists not-for- profit community and voluntary organisations, clubs and agencies and education providers across Co. Wicklow – and the activities, services and supports they provide in your local community. You can search the site or browse under a range of different categories. | WicklowCommunityDirectory.ie |
| General | The Citizens Information Board is a statutory organisation that provides information about rights and entitlements. The website provides information across a variety of areas such as health, social welfare, employment, money and tax, moving country, returning to Ireland, housing, education and training, consumer issues, Government in Ireland, death & bereavement, family and relationships, justice. | CitizensInformation.ie |
| General | MABS is the Irish money advice service supporting people with money advice, budgeting, and problem debt. | MABS.ie |
| General | Beyond the traditional support provided the Library Service offers a wide range of activities/events and resources to help parents in their parenting role. | KildareCOCOLibrary.ie |
| General | Beyond the traditional support provided the Library Service offers a wide range of activities/events and resources to help parents in their parenting role. | Wicklow.ie |
| General | Sports Partnerships undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in their local communities. These actions are grouped within four outcome areas. | KildareSportsPartnership.ie |
| General | Sports Partnerships undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in their local communities. These actions are grouped within four outcome areas. | WicklowSportsPartnership.ie |
| Disability | Dyslexia Association of Ireland is a national organisation and a registered charity. The website provides information about the services provided by the Dyslexia Association of Ireland e.g assessment, training and afterschool workshops. There is also information available on a range of topics relating to dyslexia, including a specific section for parents. | Dyslexia.ie |
| Disability | ADHD Ireland is a national organisation and a registered charity. The website provides information about the services provided by he ADHD Ireland e.g helpline, events, training, support groups and social outings. There is general information about ADHD, along with specific information for young people, for adults, for parents and for professionals. | ADHDIreland.ie |
| Disability | Down Syndrome Ireland is a national organisation and a registered charity providing ‘all through life’ supports to people with Down Syndrome and their families. The website provides information about the services provided by Down Syndrome Ireland. There is general information about Down Syndrome, along with specific information for family members, people with Down Syndrome and professionals. | DownSyndrome.ie |
| Disability | AsIAm is Ireland’s Autism charity. The website provides information about the services offered by AsIAm such as a legal clinic, adult support, autism ID card, child & family support, training & events. There is an advice & guidance section with information on a range of topics including what is autism? Child Diagnosis, Resource Library, Webinars, Accessing Support, FAQs. | AsIAm.ie |
| Teens | Spunout is Ireland’s youth information and support platform, working towards an Ireland where all young people are supported and empowered to thrive. | Spunout.ie |
| Mental Health | Information and advice about your mental health and wellbeing. | YourMentalHealth.ie |
| Parents with children in care | A guide that provides information you might need to support you if your child goes into care. |
Tusla.ie |
| Play | An annual government-led campaign designed to remind everyone, young and old, of the fundamental importance of play. | LetsPlay.ie |
| Parenting | The link has details of a range of resources to support parents from information booklets to parenting courses | Tusla Parenting Supports |
| Teens | A video that will assist parents in supporting their teenagers when they have been socially excluded or are feeling socially excluded. | Video webinar |
| Teens | A video that will assist parents in supporting their neurodivergent teenagers when they have been socially excluded | Video webinar |
