Welcome to Parentline Pathways, a guide crafted by our Parentline team to support you through the many stages of parenting. In this guide, you’ll find practical advice, thoughtful insights and useful resources to help you make informed decisions for your family. What makes it special are the handy "Go-To" resources for quick reference, offering practical tips, gentle reminders, and encouragement that you can rely on at a glance.
Additionally, there are signposts to trusted books, apps. and organisations throughout the guide.
The High Five newsletter is a resource pack for families and primary aged pupils in relation to staying safe physically but also emotionally and mentally using the Health and Social Care Take 5 framework. The newsletter is available in English, Irish and accessible versions.
At Parentline, we are experiencing a large number of calls from parents and carers who are struggling with the issue of Anxiety Based School avoidance.
Many of these parents feel like they are the only ones going through it, which is so far from the truth.
In this very special episode of the Parentline NI Podcast we share some of the stories and experiences from parents, and shine a light on this issue.
Emotional literacy is a vital life skill and when emotions are running high, it can be tricky to help young people process these feelings in a healthy way, but it’s incredibly important that we do so as parents and educators. This Podcast provides you with expert tips on teaching children to recognise their own emotions and deal with them in a mature manner.?
The High Five newsletter is a resource pack for families and primary aged pupils in relation to staying safe physically but also emotionally and mentally using the Health and Social Care Take 5 framework. The newsletter is available in English, Irish and accessible versions.
Click LINK below to access previous copies of the High Five Newsletter:
The WHSCT FYI newsletter is a monthly round up of all things family support and early
intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
The High Five newsletter is a resource pack for families and primary aged pupils in relation to staying safe physically but also emotionally and mentally using the Health and Social Care Take 5 framework. The newsletter is available in English, Irish and accessible versions.
Click LINK below to access previous copies of the High Five Newsletter:
The WHSCT FYI newsletter is a monthly round up of all things family support and early
intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
This podcast, played through spotify, explores key topics such as emotional resilience, managing anxiety, building secure attachments, and creating nurturing environments for early development. With expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies, this podcast will help you to support little minds in growing strong, confident, and happy. Tune in to discover how small changes can make a big impact on children's mental health and future well-being.
The WHSCT FYI newsletter is a monthly round up of all things family support and early
intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
The internet is a great way to learn, explore and connect with each other offering great opportunities for individuals, communities and businesses. However, it also presents criminals with opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities. That's why it is vital that all of us are aware of the risks and know how we can keep each other safe online. Click the link to read the PSNI advice on staying safe online.
This guide provides you with expert advice for enjoying a safe, risk-free holiday season.
This guide provides expert advice on helping children and young people to use social media responsibly.
The WHSCT FYI newsletter is a monthly round up of all things family support and early
intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
This free guide provides expert advice on how to nurture self-esteem in children and young people and help them to effectively process difficult feelings.
This free guide offers several strategies and considerations for teaching children the importance of mutual respect – especially during disagreements.
This free guide lets you know how to keep children and young people safe when taking them out cycling.
This free guide suggests how best to teach children and young people healthy spending habits and useful strategies for saving money.
Welcome to the 12th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Parentline NI: Your guide to parenting.
Here is a link to their website where you can access advice and tips about parenting
To raise thriving children parents need better support. Parentline NI is here for all parents offering support, guidance or advice wherever you are on the parenting journey. We are a helpline for parents operated by Children in Northern Ireland. The Parentline podcasts will explore the ups and downs of parenting with honest and frank discussions to support parents to lay the strongest possible foundations for their children.
10 tops tips for parents to teach children about fire safety especially coming up to Halloween, bonfires and fireworks.
Welcome to the 11th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
This guide offers expert tips for helping children to sleep more healthily.
Welcome to the 10th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Welcome to the 9th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Welcome to the 8th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Quick reads for parents surviving school holidays.
Brilliant activities from Parent NI to keep the children entertained during the Summer months. Take a look!!
Some expert advice on how to impress the importance of physical wellbeing on children.
Welcome to the 7th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
This official picture book from the NSPCC will help children understand the importance of privacy, care and consent through a fun and colourful story.
Meet Pantosaurus! He's a friendly dinosaur who has an important song to sing, which conveys an important message.
Free webinar: The NSPCC Talk PANTS campaign, also known as the Underwear Rule, has since 2013, been supporting and encouraging parents and carers, as well as professionals throughout the UK to talk to children, about sexual abuse in a simple way.
The campaign tools and resources give adults clear and easy ways to start child friendly and age-appropriate conversations to help keep children safe.
Welcome to the 6th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Welcome to the 5th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Welcome to the 4th issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
Welcome to the 3rd issue of the Western area FYI monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.
