Becoming a father (NCT)
A round up of all NCT's support for dads-to-be and new dads, including an e-group, publications, and other resources on their website.
Dad's view - becoming a parent (NCT)
Booklet written for dads by dads looking at how becoming a parent changes your life, and going through what you need to know about pregnancy and giving birth.
Dad.info
The biggest UK website for dads includes the Dad Talk forum, a comprehensive advice and support section, and 'Ask our experts', plus plenty of ideas for things to do with your kids.
Dads Rock
Dads Rock is Edinburgh's first and only free playgroup specifically for Dads and their kids, from ages 0-5 years old; a fathers group, which gives dads the opportunity to get together and compare notes.
Dadzclub
A website where new and experienced dads can come together to share resources, information, news, tips, products, services and more.
Gay Dads Scotland
A group of gay fathers from all over Scotland - a mix of married, separated, divorced and single fathers who are all interested in understanding gay parenting issues.
Getting dads involved (Parent Channel TV)
This video looks at how both mums and dads can get involved in bringing up their baby. These tips can help you - or your partner - to get stuck in and make the most of fatherhood.
HomeDad
Online support group for stay-at-home dads with useful news articles.
Non resident dads (Parent Channel TV)
Advice on keeping contact with your kids for non-resident dads. Give tips on making the most of the time with your child and keeping your relationship with your ex-partner.
Parentline Scotland
Free, confidential, parent support helpline for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. You can call about any problem, however big or small.
Why dads matter (Parent Channel TV)
Tips for keeping dads involved family life, as an important positive role model - with suggestions for activities and making the most of your time together.
Action on Depression
A range of services to help with depression, including phone and email support, community courses, self-help support groups and online services.
Compassionate Friends
Offers a free confidential support and information helpline for those affected by the loss of a child.
Drinkline and Drink Smarter
Helpline for anyone who wants more information about alcohol, local services that can help, or simply to talk about drinking and alcohol issues. There's also a website 'Drink Smarter' about sensible drinking.
Fathers Reaching Out
Support network and helpline for men whose wives or partners are suffering from post natal depression.
Kids and food (Netmums)
Ideas for getting your child into food and cooking, including simple cooking skills breakfasts, snacks, lunchbox ideas, party food and food allergies.
Male Health
Website providing information about the key health problems that affect men.
Men's Advice Line
Confidential helpline and advice service for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
NHS 24
If you or your child is feeling ill call the NHS 24 helpline. Alternatively use the self-help guide on the website.
NHS Inform
NHS Scotland's health information service. Includes a health A-Z, common health questions, local and national support groups directory, and news on health issues.
Samaritans
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day by phone or email.
Citizens Advice Scotland
Network of centres (CABs) all over the country, giving advice on money and rights, including consumer rights, discrimination and employment rights.
Equality Network
Campaigns for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Scotland. Website includes a rights section.
Families Need Fathers Scotland
Provides information and support to parents of either sex to maintain a child's relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown. Has a telephone helpline.
Govan Law Centre
A charitable community-managed law centre providing a range of free and low cost legal services throughout Scotland.
Guide for gay dads (Stonewall)
Looks at the choices available to gay men for starting a family. Gives advice on parenting rights in different situations and what to expect from being a dad.
Relationship problems (Adviceguide)
What you need to do if your relationship has broken down and you are splitting up, whether you are living together, married or in a civil partnership.
Scottish Child Law Centre
Legal advice for and about children and young people. Provides a telephone helpline, email and text service for under 18s. Parents and carers can call the general office phone line.
Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
The centre of the child protection and youth justice system for children in Scotland (Children’s Hearings System). Website provides information for parents and carers whose children have been asked to attend a hearing.
Working Families
Information service for working mothers, fathers and carers on employment rights, tax credits and in-work benefits, maternity and paternity rights, and flexible working options.
Young people's rights (Adviceguide)
Information on the rights of children and young people in Scotland. Includes proof of age, discrimination, human rights, nationality and immigration, punishment, religion and voting.
Benefits (gov.uk)
Benefits information from the government, including benefits for families, child benefit and housing benefits.
Child Maintenance Options
Impartial information for both parents about child maintenance after divorce and separation. Telephone helpline service is provided.
Citizens Advice Scotland
Network of centres (CABs) all over the country, giving advice on money and rights, including consumer rights, discrimination and employment rights.
Lone parents rights guide 2013 (OPFS)
The lone parents rights guide contains all the information you need to know about what benefits you are entitled to, maternity rights at work, housing options, arrangements for your children after separation and divorce, and childcare.
Money Advice Service
Free, impartial financial advice and information available online, over the phone or face to face.
Paying for childcare
Website where you can find out about the financial support you may be able to receive to help with the costs of childcare.
Relationship problems (Adviceguide)
What you need to do if your relationship has broken down and you are splitting up, whether you are living together, married or in a civil partnership.
Working Families
Information service for working mothers, fathers and carers on employment rights, tax credits and in-work benefits, maternity and paternity rights, and flexible working options.
Changing family
If you're thinking of introducing a new partner to your children, we've got some helpful tips on how to handle the change, making the whole process a bit easier for everyone.
Families Need Fathers Scotland
Provides information and support to parents of either sex to maintain a child's relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown. Has a telephone helpline.
Relationship Helpline
A helpline operated by SMC offering relationship, marriage counselling and pre marriage counselling to couples and individuals of all ages and stages in their relationship. Also offers specialist services for young people and young parents.
Relationship problems (Adviceguide)
What you need to do if your relationship has broken down and you are splitting up, whether you are living together, married or in a civil partnership.
Relationships Scotland
National network of local services providing relationship and marriage counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other family support services. Formed in 2008 through the merger of Relate Scotland and Family Mediation Scotland.
SMC
Offering relationship and marriage counselling to couples and individuals of all ages and stages in their relationship. Our local centres are found across Scotland. Also offers specialist services for young people and young parents. Helpline available.
50 things to do before you're 11¾
Some ideas from the National Trust to get your kids off the sofa and out into the great outdoors! Has safety tips and advice for parents.
Activity Village
Free craft activities, games and puzzles for kids to do, including colouring, origami and sudoko.
Dads Rock
Dads Rock is Edinburgh's first and only free playgroup specifically for Dads and their kids, from ages 0-5 years old; a fathers group, which gives dads the opportunity to get together and compare notes.
Day out with the kids
Useful listing of places you can go with your children: museums, play areas, country parks, wildlife centres, beaches, swimming pools and play centres.
Free family fun (Netmums)
Ideas for free activities to do with kids: places to go, games to play, arts and crafts, having fun at home and on rainy days.
Kids and food (Netmums)
Ideas for getting your child into food and cooking, including simple cooking skills breakfasts, snacks, lunchbox ideas, party food and food allergies.
Phototrails
Countryside walks and trails that have been rated for their accessibility.
Planet Science
A wide range of scientific experiments and activities that your kids can do with or without you.
Primary Times
What's on magazine and website for parents, pupils and staff of primary schools.
Set4Sport
Set4Sport is all about playing games and having fun with your child.
Walks with buggies
Website providing free information on walks that are suitable for parents with buggies and young children.
Walks with wheelchairs
Website providing free information and maps for walks that are suitable for people who use a wheelchair.
Young Scot
Information for young people (age 11-26) including things to do such as clubs, sports, and volunteering.