Parenting

We are here to provide information and gate posting services, to Parents and professionals across the Monmouthshire area, on all matters affecting Parents.

We provide information on:

Parenting Programmes, Parenting Support Groups, Advice literature and appropriate website for information.  We are also able to signpost and organise services and facilities across the county, including rural areas.

We will ensure Parent Involvement and participation, on issues which affect parents and their families, and to listen and improve the services that are available to them.  We will also chair and organise parent participation meetings.

Please see our full list of Tips for Toddlers, from Watching TV and Eating Together to Sharing Books and Making Eye Contact:

Tips for Toddlers

Here are a series of Parenting Tips in easy to read cards, supporting you in different areas of your parenting:

Card 1) Understanding Children’s Behaviour

Card 2) Child Development

Card 3) Different Parenting Styles

Card 4) Postive Attention and Praise

Card 5 ) Interacting

Card 6) Communication

Card 7) Structures and Routine

Card 8 ) Motivating your Child

Card 9) Sticker Charts and Rewards

Card 10) Keeping Calm

Card 11) Distraction

Card 12) Ignoring

Card 13) Time Outs

Card 14) Consequences

Card 15) Smacking

Support groups for parents, grandparents and carers meet in Monmouthshire.  Why not come along to any of the groups to meet others for support and to share information? All groups are very friendly and informal – drop in for a chat and coffee at anytime during the meeting.  Children, friends and family are also welcome.

Chepstow – meets at Bulwark Community Centre (term time only) on the 1st Thursday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.  Contact Helen on 01291 635638.

Caldicot – meets at Bethany Baptist Church, Neddern Way, term time only, fortnightly starting the 1st Tuesday after any school holiday from 1pm – 2.30pm.  Contact Claire on 01291 431063

Abergavenny – meets at the Community 1st Offices, Lansdown Road, Abergavenny (term time only) on the 1st Monday of the month from 1pm – 2.30pm.  Contact Helen on 01291 635638.

Here are some quick tips about talking to your baby to develop thier language and to learn about the world and what’s around them.

Dummies and Talking

Playing with your baby

Talk to your baby in your own language

Talking with your baby

Sure Start/Flying Start can offer Parenting programmes for parents of pre-school children.

The Incredible Year/Webster Stratton 12 week programme will run in 4 areas during the next year.

Monmouth from September 2010 – November 2010

Chepstow from January 2011 – March 2011

Abergavenny from April 2011 – June 2011

Caldicot from September 2011 – November 2011

If you require further information about the programme and how to make a referral telephone Zoe Wildy on 01873 856162

Tips on potty training and knowing when is the right time for you and your child

Potty Training in childcare

Please click on the following link to find information about weaning your baby:

Weaning

Below you will find information about postnatal depression, how to recognise it, information about support and help and some practical tips to help:

postnatal depression

Here is a useful article about what to do if you child has headlice:

headlice

The information below informs you about how to protect your baby’s natural headshape:

Tummy Time

These details below inform about the vitamin supplements you should give your child and when is the right time

Vitamin Supplements for Baby and Child