For more on employment issues caused by problems with childcare click here.

A wide range of information on parenting is available at www.bbc.co.uk/parenting and the Government site www.direct.gov.uk/en/parents which has information and advice for parents on having a baby, childcare, the law, money matters, employment rights, adoption and fostering and issues of particular interest to parents.

Try some of these links for other sources of information and support.

• Parents’ Centre
  
  Information and support for parents on how to help with your child’s learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
  
  
• Gingerbread
  
  Phone advice service for lone parents and also provides day-to-day support for lone parents and their children through local self-help groups.
  Tel: 0800 018 4318 (Office hours)
  
  
• Parentline Plus
  
  Tel: 0808 800 2222
  
  
• Raising Kids
  
  Provides advice and professional opinions and hosts online discussions, also provides information on how both parents can retain a strong positive role in their children's lives after divorce or separation.
  
  
• Fathers Direct
  
  National information on fatherhood.
  
  
• Miscarriage Association
  
  Provides support for those who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
  Tel: 01924 200799 Helpline (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm)
  
  
• NSPCC
  
  Provides useful tips for common parenting problems