Being a parent or carer isn't always easy. Finding reliable resources to support you with parenting can be hard. We hope you will find something to help you and your child on their journey from birth to adulthood. Here you will find links to the main areas of the website as well as information on accessing services.
Here you will find information and advice about the skills that children and young people want and need to learn to become independent adults.
Children develop in their own time. The following information provides general guidance on what to expect. Do not worry if your child is not meeting all milestones for their age range. If your child was born early or was unwell as a baby then you might want to look at a younger age range. It is normal for one area to develop quicker than another. If your child is not meeting any of the milestones for their age or you are worried speak to your Health Visitor.
These questionnaires help you to think about your child's progress at particular stages of development.
The Moving On To Nursery questionnaire is for children aged 2½ to 3½ years old who are about to start nursery. It will help you to teach them the skills they need to take part in nursery.
The Moving On To School questionnaire is for children who are about to start school. It will help you to teach them the skills they need to take part in school.
Don't worry if your child is not meeting all the milestones. The questionnaire will provide you with ideas and activities to help achieve these skills. Further resources are available throughout KIDS. If you are worried speak to your Health Visitor or nursery staff.
Children in Scotland usually start Primary School when they are between 4½ and 5½ years old. This can be an exciting time for children and their families. It can often be overwhelming too. There are lots of things you can do to help your child with moving on to Primary School. On this page, you will find lots of ideas and activities you can use. Starting to think about what your child will need to do when they start primary school will help you too. Make sure you spend time playing with your child to help them develop the skills they need. This video tells you all about the resources on this page and how to use them. It also has some other tips for teaching your child new skills.
Going to secondary school is an exciting time. Like any big change you might be a little bit nervous too. On these pages you will find information and activities to help you prepare for this change. There is information and resources to help you manage any anxiety you might be feeling. There is advice about organisation skills such as time management, organising for your school day and finding your way around. There is also a section on life skills. These are the basic skills you need to be independent such as tying your own tie, making a snack and managing your own money.
All downloadable information on KIDS available in one handy place!
Services for children and young people in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are provided by Health Care Professionals in a number of areas.
There are 4 sectors within GG&C:
• North West Sector which includes West Dunbartonshire and parts of East Dunbartonshire
• North East Sector which includes parts of East Dunbartonshire
• South Sector which includes East Renfrewshire
• Inverclyde and Renfrewshire Sector
Please find below all addresses and telephone numbers for your specific area within GG&C:
If you need the assistance of an interpreter to make a telephone call to an NHSGGC service please click here for more information.
Vale of Leven Hospital
Main Street
Alexandria
G83 0UA
Telephone Number: 01389 817367
60 Kinfauns Drive
Glasgow
G15 7TS
Telephone Number: 0141 207 7100
Aranthrue Centre
103 Paisley Road
Renfrew
PA4 8LH
Telephone Number: 0141 886 5921
Skylark Centre
L North
Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Greenock
PA16 0XN
Telephone Number: 01475 505140
201 Abercromby Street
Glasgow
G40 2DA
Telephone Number: 0141 531 6550
891 Garscube Road
Glasgow
G20 7ER
Telephone Number: 0141 201 5665
Gorbals Health & Care Centre
2 Sandiefield Road
Glasgow
G5 9AB
Telephone number: 0141 201 5030
As a parent or child attending a Child Development Centre for the first time you can feel a bit anxious.
This video was filmed at the now closed Glenfarg Child Development Centre in the North East of Glasgow. There are seven Child Development Centres throughout Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and whilst they may look different to the one in the video what happens inside remains the same. This video lets you see what happens when you visit the Paediatrician (Children's Doctor).
If you need the assistance of an interpreter to make a telephone call to an NHSGGC service please click here for more information.
The West Centre
60 Kinfauns Drive
Glasgow G15 7TS
Telephone Number: 0141 207 7100
Woodside Health & Care Centre
891 Garscube Road
Glasgow
G20 7ER
Telephone Number: 0141 201 5640
New Gorbals Health & Care Centre
2 Sandiefield Road
Glasgow
G5 9AB
Telephone Number: 0141 201 5031
62 Templeton Street
Bridgeton
Glasgow
G40 1DA
Telephone Number: 0141 277 7515
Barrhead Health Centre
213 Main Street
Barrhead
G78 1SW
Telephone Number: 0141 800 7886
Vale of Leven Hospital
Main Street
Dunbartonshire
G83 0UA
Telephone Number: 01389 817 324
Aranthrue Centre
103 Paisley Road
Renfrew
PA4 8LH
Telephone Number: (direct to CAMHS) 0141 314 8981
Telephone Number: (Aranthrue Centre) 0141 886 5921
Larkfield Child & Family Centre
Larkfield Road
Greenock
PA16 0XN
Telephone Number: 01475 504447
If your child has an appointment for the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow visit their website for more information.
The What Why Children in Hospital (WWCIH) charity makes video clips suitable for children to help children and parents prepare for hospital and answer some of their questions starting with What? and Why?
Now more than ever the cost of living is impacting on children, young people and their families. To find resources to support you or offer advice follow the link to our Financial Support and Advice page.
As your child gets older, it's likely they'll want a bit more independence or want to explore alone during the school holidays. But are they ready to stay home or go out alone? Visit the NSPCC website for more information.
Glasgow City Youth Health Service offers confidential, personalised support for young people aged 12-19 years in Glasgow City.
They support young people with their health and wellbeing and to help them achieve their full potential.
They support with:
0141 451 2727
@GlasgowCityYHS
@GlasgowCityYHS
West Dunbartonshire Wellbeing has information for young people and their families to support and improve wellbeing and emotional health.
Visit the Parents and Carers page for more information.
Raising a teenager isn’t easy. 'Parenting Teens' looks to help parents navigate the ever changing and sometimes challenging relationships with their teenagers. The campaign offers support on how to identify typical emotions and behaviours from something more serious and provides advice on how parents can better understand the issues their teens face and how they can support them.
Parent Club Teen Hub is packed with resources, advice and ideas over a range of topics, such as how to help your teen if they are struggling with mental health to more light-hearted topics like how to be a great parent.
Glasgow Youth Independent Advocacy is for children and young people 5-18 living in Glasgow City.
Partners in Advocacy provide independent advocacy to support young people to have their views heard, their opinions respected and to be empowered in decisions affecting their lives. They can help with lots of different issues including:
