Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges

0 to 4 years old
Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges when your child is up to age 4.
4 to 7 years old
Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges when your child is up to age 7.
8 to 12 years old
Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges when your child is between ages 8 and 12.
13+ years old
Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges when your child is a teenager.
Supporting you
Advice to help you with the day to day challenges of being a parent.

Ending Physical Punishment in Wales

Physically punishing children is illegal in Wales. We want to protect children and their rights, to give them the best start in life.

Parenting. Give it time provides positive parenting practical hints, tips and expert advice to encourage good behaviour from children and alternatives to physical punishment.

Supporting parents – Advice to help you with the day to day challenges of being a parent.

More about the law – Who does the law on physical punishment apply to, and what to do if you’re concerned

Useful resources – Information sheets and resources for parents and professionals

Helpline Support

Family lives

Offers a confidential and free helpline service for families in Wales on any aspect of parenting and family life. To speak to someone call 0808 800 2222 or visit Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus) to access the live chat.

Parent Talk Cymru (Action for Children)

Offers a free and confidential live chat with a parenting coach available in English and Welsh. Visit Parent Talk - Cymru - Support for Parents from Action For Children.