Resources

Tusla Parenting Support STrategy 2022-2027

Supporting parents and those in a parenting role is an integral part of how Tusla delivers services to children families and communities. In 2013, Tusla's first Parenting Support Strategy, 'Investing in Families: Supporting Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children, was launched. Today, this new Parenting Support Strategy is underpinned by a programme of work on parenting support that has been undertaken since the launch of the first strategy in 2013.

50 Key Messages to Accompany Investing in Families: Supporting Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children

This document looks at Best Research and Evidence-based Statements on Supporting Parents in their Parenting Role with Guidance Statements for professionals. These statements will guide practitioners to be ‘on message’ around how and why to support parents through general parenting, the different stages of the family lifecourse and to provide a safe and positive pathway through the different contexts and experiences that families encounter.

Investing in Families: Supporting Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children

Being a parent is a complex and important task. The Agency is committed to a system wide approach to enhancing existing provisionand working with parents so that together we can support all childrenand young people in being safe and achieving their full potential.This Parenting Support Strategy sets out clearly and concisely thestrategic direction of the Agency in its role in supporting parents soas to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Framework for Parenting Support Strategy for Sligo and Leitrim

The Learning and Development Working Group of Sligo Leitrim Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) identified the need to formulate a specific Parenting Support Strategy for Sligo and Leitrim.

Sligo Leitrim Parenting Support Strategic Plan 2022–2026

Our Parenting Support Plan 2022-2026 traces its origins to the CYPSC Learning and Development Working Group which identified the need to formulate a specific Parenting Support Strategy for Sligo and Leitrim.

Healthy Weight for Children - HSE Guide for Parents

This e-booklet contains useful resources for you as a parent to use which will help your child to stay a healthy weight or to reach a healthy weight. It also will support you in helping your child if they just eat poorly or are not very active.

Supporting Parents Initiative From Gov.ie

The Supporting Parents initiative is bringing together trusted, high quality resources in one place, to help you navigate your parenting journey. Gov.ie will continuously update this link as new resources become available locally and nationally.

Advice for Parents Who Live Apart by HSE

Many parents live separately and are positively involved in their child's life. It's important for children to have a relationship with both of their parents, as much as possible. It is important that your child feels that they belong in your home and that they are not just visiting.

Extra Support for Parents by HSE

Some parents may need extra support in their parenting at different times. Some common reasons for seeking extra support include breastfeeding, caring for a child who has special needs or long-term illness, a death in the family, relationship problems and behaviour issues.

Parenting Advice and Getting Support by HSE

As a parent, it's important to trust your instincts. You can also ask lots of questions if you are unsure about something. Don't be afraid to ask for support if you need it. Both you, your partner and your baby are learning.

Parents Health & Mental Wellbeing by HSE

Parents health and mental wellbeing by HSE provides valuable advice on managing your health and mental wellbeing during pregnancy and after your baby is born.