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Here are the links that can be found in Booklet 3: Age 2 to Starting School
Section 1: Raising a happy, healthy child
Your child’s rights
www.childcomwales.org.uk/uncrc-guide-for-parents
Supporting your child’s rights
www.gov.wales/what-are-childrens-rights-guidance-parents-and-carers
Physical punishment
www.gov.wales/ending-physical-punishment-children
Your child’s brain development
shapingus.centreforearlychildhood.org
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time
Developmental stages
Getting ready for school
Potty training
www.eric.org.uk/potty-training
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/guidance-and-advice/tricky-moments-and-behaviours/bed-wetting
Your child’s growing world
www.justlikeus.org/lgbt-guide-for-parents/
www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/children-race-racism-racial-bullying/
www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/explaining-disability-to-kids
Speech, language and communication
Taking time to share stories
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/booktrust-cymru
www.gov.wales/find-your-local-authority
www.gov.wales/find-your-local-family-information-service
Developing language skills
Welsh at home
www.gov.wales/cymraeg-for-kids
Managing big emotions and feelings
www.gov.wales/ending-physical-punishment-children
Parenting styles
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/parenting-styles
Challenging behaviours
Helping them stay healthy to help them grow
www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes
www.food.gov.uk/document/early-years-food-choking-hazards
Food allergies
www.nhs.uk/baby/weaning-and-feeding/food-allergies-in-babies-and-young-children
How much should my child eat?
www.firststepsnutrition.org/eating-well-early-years
www.nhs.uk/baby/weaning-and-feeding/what-to-feed-young-children
Helping your child to eat well
Healthy snacking
www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/healthier-snacks
Snacking tips
www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/healthier-snacks/#fs-app
Why eating together helps
Sitting still and screen time
Making screen time ‘you and me time’
Play, play, play!
Sleep and bedtime
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time
Section 2: Keeping your child safe and well
What to do in an emergency
www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/child-cpr
www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/child-recovery-position
www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/child-choking
www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/febrile-seizure
www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/seizure
Basic first aid skills
Caring for your sick child
111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/l/article/lookingafterasickchild
111.wales.nhs.uk/LiveWell/SkinRashes
Common signs and symptoms of measles
111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/m/article/measles
Common signs and symptoms of meningitis and sepsis
High temperature or fever
111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/f/article/feverinchildren
Treating a minor burn or scald
www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/burns-and-scalds
Common medications for children include
111.wales.nhs.uk/livewell/pregnancy/babyhealthmedicines
Accessing the right care, in the right place, first time
111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices
When to visit your local dental practice
111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices
Preventing illness
Keeping your home and car smoke-free
Looking after teeth and gums
dhcw.nhs.wales/product-directory/our-digital-services/dental-access-portal
phw.nhs.wales/services-and-teams/designed-to-smile/information-for-parents-and-carers
Keeping eyes healthy
111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices
Preventing serious harm
Around the home
www.gov.wales/find-your-local-fire-and-rescue-service
Button batteries
www.capt.org.uk/button-battery-safety
Being safe on pavements
Being safe in cars
www.rospa.com/road-safety/road-safety-information/vehicle-safety/car-seats
Being safe around water
www.rospa.com/health-and-safety-resources/keeping-kids-safe-hub/drowning-prevention
Section 3: Understanding which setting for what time
How childcare can support you and your family
digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory
www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/universal-credit
Support to help with the cost of childcare
www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare
www.gov.wales/get-30-hours-childcare-3-and-4-year-olds
Understanding the childcare options for you and your family
meithrin.cymru/ymuno-a-chylch/?lang=en
How to choose the right childcare setting for you and your child
choosingchildcare.childcareinformation.wales/choosingchildcare
Planning for primary school
www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/how-to-apply
www.gov.wales/universal-primary-free-school-meals-upfsm
Supporting your child
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/supporting-your-child-when-they-start-nursery-or-school
Section 4: Looking after yourself as a parent or caregiver
Continuing your parenting journey
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/supporting-you
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time
www.gov.wales/find-your-local-family-information-service
Financial support and advice
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/debt-and-money
Parenting on your own or co-parenting – Where to find help and support
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/co-parenting-and-relationship-support
Grandparents and extended family
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/taking-care-you-and-your-family-grandparents
Relationship conflict
www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/relationship-advice/relationship-problems#cr39455
Where to find help and support
www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru-mind-in-wales
Breastfeeding and work
www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/our-services
www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle/back-to-work
Know your options for returning to work
careerswales.gov.wales/plan-your-career/options-for-returners-to-work
Help for returning to work after a career break
www.gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time/guidance-and-advice/parenting-tips/the-work-family-balance-act
Finding and using wraparound care
Support services
Smoking
www.ash.wales/campaign/smoking-in-cars
Alcohol and drugs
111.wales.nhs.uk/LiveWell/LifestyleWellbeing/Alcohol
Being active
Healthy weight
Screening
phw.nhs.wales/services-and-teams/screening/cervical-screening-wales
Family planning – healthy weight
Family planning – Smoking
Family planning – Alcohol and drugs
Family planning – Screening and vaccinations
Not currently thinking of adding to your family?
111.wales.nhs.uk/contraception
111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices