A parent's guide to swimming pool safety and hygiene Learning to swim is a life skill, this guide provides parents and carers with lots of information about keeping you child safe around water.
A relaxation skills resource for kinship carers Being a kinship carer can be stressful and overwhelming, a new resource to help kinships carers to relax has been launched.
Aberlour - Scotland's children's charity Supports families affected by disability, drugs and alcohol, behaviour problems and emotional difficulties.
Aberlour urgent assistance fund Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund, awards cash grants to assist children and young people (aged 16 and under) across Scotland, and their families, who are suffering extreme hardship.
Accessible countryside walks in Scotland Website providing free information and maps for walks that are suitable for people who use a wheelchair.
Activities for kids when you’re social distancing (OPFS) Some great ideas for having fun with your family and staying socially distanced.
Activities to do at home (STEM) A range of fun, hands-on activities for families to use at home, suitable for all ages from 4 to 16.
Activity agreements to support school leavers (Scottish Government) 19 July 2021 Help and support for young people (16 -19 years old) not working, in school, college, or training.
Adoption UK (in Scotland) Adoption UK is an independent voluntary organisation that offers information and support services for adoptive families and anyone caring for children who can’t live with their birth parents.
Allergies (BabyCentre) Useful information about allergies including baby allergy symptoms, baby allergy testing, asthma, eczema and hayfever.
Allergy UK Charity providing information on allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity. Telephone helpline available.
Anti-bullying information (RespectMe) Bullying advice for parents, carers and other adults, including what to do if their child is being bullied.
Asthma and your child (Asthma UK) Advice helpline with an asthma nurse and a comprehensive website, including a parents section and information on asthma in children.
Babies sleep (BabyCentre) Series of articles covering a range of sleep-related issues about establishing good sleep habits.
Baby and child first aid (British Red Cross) Help on treating a wide range of baby and children first aid emergencies, including choking, unconsciousness, resuscitation, high temperatures and burns.
