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Support & advice for parents

Explore expert support and advice for every parenting challenge. Whether in calm or chaos, we guide parents and carers through the ups and downs.

UK government is at risk of failing babies and parents during the coronavirus pandemic

29 October 2020 / News

Coronavirus (Covid-19) mean new and expecting parents need more support than ever - but many aren't getting the help they need. NSPCC and a coalition of early years charities warn Government they're at risk of failing a generation of babies born during the coronavirus pandemic.

Use Parental Controls to Keep Your Child Safe

If you’re worried about what your child’s searching for or seeing online, we can help you to set up parental controls and keep them safe.

Contacts to the NSPCC about drug and alcohol misuse among parents soar during the pandemic

17 February 2021 / News

Concerned adults have increasingly contacted the NSPCC about the risk that parents misusing drugs and alcohol may pose to their children.

Parents’ mental health issues could be missed due to pandemic

5 March 2021 / News

New NSPCC data reveals there could be a long-lasting impact on the future health, wellbeing and life chances of babies born during the pandemic, as parents face heightened stress, social isolation and mental health problems.

Three in four parents of children under five years old are anxious about their child’s mental health

29 January 2024 / News

Our new survey has revealed that 75% of UK parents with children under five are anxious about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing.

Alcohol, drugs and parenting

Support for parents or carers who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use.

Mental health and parenting

How to cope with the challenges of parenting while also managing mental health issues.