Parents & Carers Programme 2026

FOR PARENTS OR CARERS WITH BABIES & YOUNG CHILDREN:

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Bookbug: songs, stories & rhymes for under-5s with their carers

Fridays, 10.45-11.15am in the Library

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Tiger Tales & Read Write Count (ages 4-7)

Tuesdays, 4pm in the Library

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You're also welcome to use the range of games and puzzles available in the Library during its opening hours - you can find out more about Sighthill Library here.

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PARENTING COURSES:

Fridays, 9.45-11.45am: Raising Teens with Confidence: learn about your teenage child's changing brain, and how to support their mental and emotional health. For parents of children from P6-7 to High School years. Friday mornings for 6 weeks. Begins 30th October: please fill in the form here to book your free place on this course or email  supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk. 

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A range of parenting programmes and courses are available for parents and carers of children aged 0-16 years at various times throughout the year. Email supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk to find out about the next courses available here.

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SUPPORT & ADVICE:

CHAI (Community Help & Advice Initiative)
Welfare and financial advice - maximise your income with support from CHAI (the Community Help and Advice Initiative). We have a drop-in service on Tuesday mornings and pre-bookable appointments on Wednesday afternoons:

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Drop-in (no booking required):

Tuesdays, 10am-12.30pm

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Pre-booked appointments:

Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Please phone 0131 442 2100 to make an appointment.

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Narcotics Anonymous

6.30pm to 8pm, Tuesdays

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