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Parents overwhelmingly support relationships education

The vast majority of parents want schools to help their children understand relationships and mental health, new research reveals.

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New programme launched to support young mothers mental health

A new programme is launching in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to help young mothers build their self-confidence as parents and reduce the risks to their mental health.

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Connecting Creatively

This project is a partnership with Single Parents’ Wellbeing with the aim of enhancing the bond and relationship between parent and child/children.

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Why relationships are so important for children and young people

Our relationships with our children are critical for their healthy development.

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Becoming a parent is hard work

Many young mothers face additional challenges, on top of those that all parents may experience. For many young parents, coping with adversity was a part of life long before they became a parent.

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How does community support parents’ mental health?

Community plays an important role in protecting parents’ mental health. Read more about how community can support parents' mental health and our work with parents at greater risk of mental health problems.

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The value of community for parent mental health

For Parental Mental Health Day on 30 January, Gillian Meens shares her experiences of finding a community with other parents after the birth of her children.

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Advice for parents worried about issues raised in Netflix's show Adolescence

Read our thoughts and advice for parents worries about the issues raised in the Netflix drama Adolescence.

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Motherhood, friendship and mental health

To mark International Friendship Day, a ‘Tea & Talk’ in Glasgow with four new mums, chatting about the importance of friendship for their mental health.

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Single Parents Wellbeing evaluation

An evaluation of five Wellbeing Workshops in South Wales created and facilitated by Single Parents Wellbeing for single parents.

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