The importance of supporting parents is increasingly being recognised in research and policy, and there are continuing concerns about the consequences of failing to provide adequate support for parents.

This timely book provides practical advice on how to set up and deliver parenting services that support parents and improve outcomes for children. It:

• Explores the latest research, policies and practices
• Includes reflective questions to encourage the reader to develop their own perspectives
• Considers changes to how modern families function
• Looks at providing support for fathers and male carers