Family life and parenting can sometimes prove challenging. Help is at hand for all members of the family.

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Useful External Links

South Dublin Healthy Reading Scheme (Family Reading List (61KB - PDF) [4] & Adult Reading List (63KB - PDF) [5])
The Irish Hospice Foundation Thérèse Brady Library has compiled a booklet of suggested reading material and useful online resources to help with bereavement Bereavement Bibliotherapy Booklet [6]
www.citizensinformation.ie [7] – giving access to public service information
www.familyresource.ie/centres.php [8] - a list of family resource centres in Ireland
www.onefamily.ie [9] – supporting all members of all one-parent families
www.fsa.ie [10] – website of the Family Support Agency
www.rollercoaster.ie [11] – for the ups and downs of pregnancy and parenting
www.boards.ie [12] – discussion forum
www.parentline.ie [13] – support, guidance and information on all aspects of parenting
www.childline.ie [14] – support for children and teenagers up to age 18.
www.teenline.ie [15] – support for young adults who would like to speak with someone
www.teenspace.ie [16] - provides information on events, activities and recreation services for young people from 10 to 18
http://www.helpful.com/ [17] - useful and varied articles in regard to a variety of family issues and topics

Family Matters