PARENT ZONE
Bringing up a baby can be a role that is shared by new parents, carers, grandparents and other family members too
Your support mechanism
In this section you'll find information to support:
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Dads and male carers
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Supportive partners - for partners, friends and family, including grandparents​
​Dads and Male Carers' Zone ​
Family Hubs in Northumberland have teamed up with DadPad, which is an essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS.
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As a new dad you will feel excited, but you may also feel left out, unsure or overwhelmed. The DadPad can help by giving you the knowledge and practical skills that you need. The resource will support you and your partner to give your baby the best possible start in life.
Find out more about DadPad by clicking here or on the image. It's the essential guide for new and soon-to-be dads.
Pick up a 38-page wipe-clean i-DadPad for free enquire at your local Family Hub.
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Family Hubs in Northumberland have teamed up with DadPad to bring you the DadPad App for free.
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If you are using an Android device click here to go to Google Play
If you are using an Apple device click here to go to the Apple Store
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Once you've downloaded the App onto your device, you'll be prompted to enter your postcode. Then select the most relevant app for your area, containing information on local services, support groups and hospitals.
DADTALK Online Workshops
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For dads during pregnancy and beyond. Partners are welcome too.
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Join virtually from home, using your mobile device or laptop.
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Topics include:
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the importance of ‘Dad’
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the rollercoaster of change
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dealing with crying, changing, sleeping, feeding
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where to get more help and support
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celebrating fathers
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Email: fhprojecteam@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and contact telephone number, and our team will invite you to a session.
Family Hubs in Northumberland have teamed up with DigiDad. DigiDAD is an online E-Learning platform full of father friendly content. Find out more about DigiDad by clicking here or on the image.
Other useful links:
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Staying safe online
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Staying safe online is so important. We want to ensure families have access to resources to help them to understand how to stay safe online, and to feel confident to help young people to stay safe too. ​
Everyday Digital
Everyday Digital is a new programme from Parent Zone – building critical media literacy skills in UK communities.
It supports families and parents to better understand and navigate online spaces and content, protect their privacy and data, and develop positive behaviours and habits.​
Supportive Partners Space
You can find lots of advice for partners by clicking here
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Kinship
Kinship Compass is an independent online advice and support hub just for kinship carers. They recognise that grandparents and siblings, aunts, uncles and family friends often step up to raise children when their parents can’t. Find out more about Kinship Compass by clicking here.
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You can also look for local support groups, which are a great way to meet other kinship carers, by clicking here.
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Adoption and fostering
If you are fostering or adopting a child, including from abroad, and being a surrogate mother, you'll find lots of information by clicking on the links below:
