More Resources
Help, advice & resources below. Lists of books on the left.
Local
Netmums Bristol: www.netmums.com/home/localhome/bristol
Bristol Parents’ Hub: www.bristolparentinghub.co.uk
National
FPA (Family Planning Association):
www.fpa.org.uk/Homepage
The FPA offer up to date and in-depth information and advice on sexual health. They also facilitate parenting courses called ‘Speakeasy’. These help support parents to talk confidently to their children about relationships and sex.
If you are looking for a guide on how to talk to your child about relationships and sex, FPA have recently produced a book called “Speakeasy: talking with your children about growing up” and this is available for £12.99 from the website.
NHS Choices
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexandyoungpeople/Pages/Sex-and-young-people-hub.aspx
For up to date information on sexual health.
Parentline:
www.parentlineplus.org.uk.
Call the helpline: 0808 800 2222
Visit the website or call for free help on any issues you might have about your child from their health to bullying to sex.
Parentline Plus also run a website called: www.Gotateenager.org.uk which deals more specifically with issues around teenagers including relationships and sex.
National Childbirth Trust:www.nct.org.uk/home..
Dad’s Space: www.dads-space.com/
Dad Talk: www.dadtalk.co.uk/index.php
Talk to Frank: www.talktofrank.com/article.aspx?id=116. This is the national website for young people on drugs and alcohol. There is also a useful section for parents.
FFLAG: www.fflag.org.uk: Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity.
Drink Aware: www.drinkaware.co.uk/features/family/talking-to-your-children-about-alcohol: Advice on how to talk to your child about alcohol.
Spot Teen Abuse: www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publichealth/Healthimprovement/ViolenceagainstWomenandGirls/DH_112512
