Bringing up children has its ups and downs.

Parents and families in Scotland mostly do a fantastic job but everyone struggles at times. This website brings together the best free support and information.

Parenting across Scotland is a partnership of charities - read about us.

Information for parents and families

Get quickly to the information and support you need.

We've gathered together the organisations that can help, plus good websites and leaflets for parents and families in Scotland.

Find info and support now

Need someone to talk to? Phone one of our partners' helplines…

All advice is free and confidential.

ParentLine Scotland

For any parent or carer who needs information, support or guidance, or simply someone to talk to.

Telephone: 0808 800 2222

Lone Parent Helpline

For any single parent needing free confidential advice, including benefit calculations and help finding childcare.

Telephone: 0808 801 0323

Advice Service Capability Scotland

If you or your child has a disability, call Capability Scotland for advice and information.

Telephone: 0131 313 5510

Textphone: 0131 346 2529

Stepfamily Scotland Helpline

Support and information for all members of stepfamilies, and people about to become part of one.

Telephone: 0845 122 8655

More helplines

Playing with your child

Did you know that 75% of brain growth is completed in the first three years of life?

Or that 50% of language is learnt in the first two years?

A new campaign highlights the importance of spending time with your children in the early years.

Read about the Play Talk Read Campaign