Parenting Advice

Free booklets for parents

Parenting is a rewarding job but one which can be difficult at times. Barnardos has developed a series of booklets to help parents answer common concerns and deal with the challenges of parenthood.

Young children

Research studies have consistently found that a child’s early years of life are critical to their emotional and intellectual development. These booklets are for parents of children under six.

Learning Together

This quide provides information about the value of early childhood learning and the impact it can have on a child's quality of life, development, future opportunities and experiences.

Outdoor Play Matters

This booklet highlights the benefits of outdoor play and how playing outside supports your child's learning and development.

Your Young Child's Behaviour

This booklet aims to give you a better understanding of your child's behaviour and what it is that your child is trying to communicate through their behaviour.

Young Children Grieve Too

This booklet explores some of the issues for children under the age of six when someone dies. It offers advice to parents and carers of children and to those who are supporting families through this difficult time.

Guidance for older children

Parenting Skills

This booklet provides guidance to parents of children between the ages of 6 and 12 to help create a positive, loving and supportive relationship between you and your child.

Teenage Well-being

Parents often feel challenged when their children enter their teenage years. This booklets offers support and guidance with the aim to help parents maintain a positive relationship with their son or daughter.

Helping Teenagers to Cope With Bullying

This booklet is designed for parents of teenagers who may be experiencing or be involved in bullying.

Other Resources

More booklets from the Parenting Positively series are available to download on the following topics;

Supporting Parents is a Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) initiative which brings together a wide range of trusted and high quality resources for parents/guardians at all stages of their parenting journey.