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+)

Tuesdays, 4pm in the Library

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PARENTING COURSES:

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 advisor Adelaide. Free. Booking is essential: phone 0131 442 2100 to make an appointment in advance.

Appointments are available between 

1pm-4pm on Wednesday afternoons.

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12.30 - 1.30pm (first Wednesday of the month only): Councillor Ross Mackenzie's surgery - come and get help from your local councillor on any issue where the Council can help or where there is an issue with Council services.

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