Grandparents

Grandparents
Hereford mums is for mums, dads, grandparents, childcarers - anyone taking care of children - it is certainly not just for mums! Children's lives are enriched by grandparents who contribute so much to their lives & wellbeing. This may be by offering childcare, being the primary carer or just by being there as a role model & friend This page offers some help, support & useful links for grandparents in Hereford

Not just for mums

Dads page

Grandparents page

Childminders page

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Entertaining Your Grandchildren

Toddler Groups & Toddler Activities

Great places to go if you grandchild is a pre-schooler. Several groups are well attended by grandparents.

See also our Places To Go, What's On & Activities pages

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Volunteering

Toddler Groups

Many toddler groups are run by retired volunteers and are a

lifeline for parents who get as much out of them as the children!

A friendly face can make all the difference on a first visit when most of us feel nervous and out of place. If you can make that difference, why not volunteer or start your own group?

The Pre School Learning Alliance have written a fantastic guide that provides all the information you need to start a group - click on the logo to find out more

Home-Start

Hereford is extremely fortunate to have a local branch of Home-Start - a national charity that supports parents with young children. Volunteers with parenting experience visit families in their own home to offer support, friendship & practical assistance.

Do you feel that you could offer support as a volunteer? Click here to find out more

Grandparents & Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is the perfect food for babies and research has shown that family & friend's support is vital in helping new mums aquire what can be a tricky skill to master. The NCT have produced a guide specifically for family & friends to help them provide this:

What can family & friends do to support breastfeeding?

For more information about breastfeeding, view the breastfeeding page

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Grandchildren With Disabilities

Grandparents of disabled children

A guide for grandparents with a disabled grandchild from the charity 'Contact A Family'

Grandparents of blind or partially sighted children

RNIB article for grandparents

Useful Links

General

Proud Grandparents.co.uk

A large & comprehensive site offering an unique reference point on being a grandparent

SAGA - Guide for Grandparents

A guide to resources for grandparents to help them care for grandchildren

Good Granny.com

A website with tips, links & a forum for grandparents by grandparents

Adopt a Granny

Matching grandparents & families

Age Concern's Grandparent of the Year awards

Recognition for grandparents

Grandparents As Carers

Grandparents As Parents

Help & advice for grandparents acting as full time parents or childminders

Grandparents Plus

A national charity promoting the vital role of grandparents, particulary where parents are no longer able to care for their children

Mediation & Support

The Grandparent's Association

Supporting grandparents with an advice & information line, publications, support groups & mediation

Grandparents Apart

A non-political charity offering mediation & support to grandparents separated from their grandchildren