Family support for UK households
Family support isn't only for crisis moments — it's the everyday infrastructure of a calmer household. This page brings together our guidance on routines, communication, screens, and shared time so a tired parent can find the next useful thing quickly.
Routines that scale with your children
Bedtime, mealtime, and screen-time routines need to evolve as children grow. Our resource library has gentle starting points — and ways to adjust them as the years go on.
Conversations that build trust
The strongest 'parental control' is a child who'll tell you when something feels off. Most of our guides include conversation prompts you can adapt for your family rather than scripts to read out loud.
Linking up with local services
Family Hubs, schools, GPs, and charities like NSPCC, Family Lives, and YoungMinds all play a role. If you're not sure where to begin locally, our location pages for Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea and the wider West Sussex area can help.
Related guidance
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between parent support and family support?
- We treat 'parent support' as guidance for you as the adult. 'Family support' looks more broadly at the household — siblings, routines, shared screens, and the rhythm of a typical week.
- Can I use Parent Connect Hub if I'm a carer or grandparent?
- Yes. Anywhere we say 'parent', read 'parent or carer'. The same conversations and routines apply.
- Where can I get one-to-one help?
- Try your GP, school pastoral team, local Family Hub, or charities such as Family Lives (0808 800 2222). For mental health crises, NHS 111 or 999.