Family Lives - free, confidential, 24/7 telephone support for anyone who parents - not just mums and dads, but relatives, friends and foster carers. Support is given on a wide range of issues, from problems coping with babies and toddlers to teenage issues such as anti-social or riskly behaviour, as well as bullying, discipline and the impat of divorce. 0808 800 2222 http://familylives.org.uk/

Understanding Childhood - provides free downloadable information leaflets for families and childcare professionals to help raise emotionally secure children. http://www.understandingchildhood.net