Early years parenting guide

• Eight clear chapters covering pregnancy, home environment, safety and emotional and physical care.
• Key parenting messages and tips to make parenting easier.
• Onward links to trusted information sources.
• Colour coded sections to support understanding and decision-making.

Download sample pages (PDF)

Organisations and agencies purchase a licence to make the guide available to families and professionals in their local area.

The guide can be used independently by parents, carers, partners, family members or anyone caring for a baby or child under 2 years old.

It can also be used by professionals as part of tailored support packages where families are facing additional stressors such as:

• isolation
• mental health challenges
• financial pressures.

The guide has been used by:

• local authorities including early help teams, children’s services, public health
• NHS organisations including trusts, integrated care boards, maternity services
• family hubs and children’s centres
• specialist organisations supporting families
• charities and voluntary sector organisations working with parents and carers, babies and families
• family support and outreach services
• perinatal mental health services.

The guide can be professionally printed into book format or hosted online, allowing parents to access it in a way that suits them.

Benefits for parents

• Gives simple, practical advice for everyday parenting.
• Helps understanding ofchild development and behaviour.
• Builds confidence and provides reassurance.
• Supports strong, positive relationships with babies.
• Easy to read and follow.

Benefits for organisations

• Trusted, evidence-based guidance aligned with best practice.
• Early intervention and prevention approaches to support the first 1001 critical days.
• NSPCC expertise and brand.
• Space for own logo and branding to be added.
• Income generated is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect babies, children and young people.