HELP is out there for parents in need of support, thanks to a Caring local charity.
The Christian Action Support Enterprise (Care) has launched a new programme designed to help parents cope with any issues or concerns they may have about raising their children – no matter how big or small.
Diane Briggs, the charity's parenting manager, said the aim of the support group was to offer impartial, non-judgemental advice.
She said: "We want to offer free impartial help and advice to parents.
"Sometimes you come across an issue, whether it's problems getting the kids to sleep, or struggling to set boundaries.
"We want to help and offer advice.
"We are not social workers or health visitors. I have raised three children and the support workers are also all parents.
"I know when my children were growing up, I would have welcomed some friendly advice and that's all we want to do.
"Parenting is one of the hardest jobs anyone can undertake.
"If you buy a washing machine you get instructions, in lots of different languages, that show you exactly what you need to do. There is no instruction manual for a child.
"You are just expected to know what to do. Not everyone has family nearby or friends with children to ask for advice, so you have to work out issues yourself. If you want to ask any questions or talk to somebody about parenting at any time, give us a call for a chat.
"We just want to help make raising children a little bit easier for parents."
To ask any questions, or get some advice, call the Parenting Team on 01472 232310 or e-mail enquiries@carenelincs.co.uk
For more information, visit www.carenelincs.co.uk
