All parents want to provide the best for their children and as a teenage or single mum you could be eligible for extra financial benefits. We'll help you figure out exactly what's available and how to claim it. We've also got stacks of useful parenting advice on everything from settling a crying infant to making sure you get enough sleep to help you cope.
understanding benefits
Benefits for teenagersaged 17 or underBenefits for teenagers who are 16 or 17
Benefits for single parents
Mix and match benefits during maternity
you and your baby
Overcoming social isolationYour emotions as a new parentSleep: Are you getting enough?Settling a crying infantBabies and sleepingA guide to breastfeeding and drugsall about teenage pregnancy
Complications during teenage pregnancyFostering teenage mumsAdvice for the newly pregnantcharities and support groups
Parenting support and charitiesPregnancy and childbirth centres
tools and quizzes
Take the 'life after baby quiz'Are you turning into your mother?What's your parenting style?Free IQ reportInteractive immunisation chart