Resources Directory

Online Child Development & Parenting Resources

 

My child

HSE expert advice on child development

 

Tiny Happy People

Accessible tips, activities, and articles on parenting

 

Parenting24sevenTusla – Child and Family Agency

Tusla resources on child development

 

Resources for nurturing sensory environment | Sensory Beginnings

Sensory Beginnings resources on child development

 

Resources for Families: Supporting Your Child’s Growth

ZerotoThree resources on child development

 

Start Learning – Togetherness

Access code HIBERNIA for free parenting courses in multiple languages

 

Home – Parentline – Helpline for Parents.

Parenting support helpline and free online courses

 

For Parents – One Family

Online parenting courses and family support

Services like ours in other areas of Cork City

North East (Blackpool, Montenotte, the Glen, Mayfield, ect)

 

Newbury House Family Centre – Mayfield, Cork, Ireland

Family therapy & Home visiting, community events, workshops & classes

 

Health Action Zones and Community Health Projects

Free community events

 

South Central & West (Ballyphehane, Wilton, Togher, ect)

Togher Family Centre

Parenting programmes, childcare, family therapy services

 

Home – BallincolligFRC

Parenting programmes, youth project, family therapy services

 

Cork Migrant Centre

Community hub for migrant families

 

South East (Douglas, Mahon, Carrigaline, ect)

Mahon Family Resource Centre

Parenting programmes, childcare, family therapy services

 

CARRIGALINE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE – Welcome

Parenting programmes, childcare, family therapy services

 

Child & Family Support | Childhood Matters

Parenting programmes, childcare, family therapy services

 

barnardos.ie

Childcare and family support programme in Cork

 

Our Services – Rainbow Club Cork

Therapies, supports and groups for autistic children and their families

National support services

 

Find a primary care centre in Ireland – HSE.ie

Your Public Health Nurse can refer you to free services

 

The Family Edit | For All Things Family

Directory of family events, groups, activities in your area

 

Home – Treoir

Practical and legal advice for unmarried families

 

Cork TPSP – Young Parents

Support programme for parents under 24 years old

 

Family Law Information | University College Cork

Family law information and resources directory

 

Home | NASC | Migrant & Refugee Rights Centre

Migrant & refugee support

 

ADHD Ireland – Cork – ADHD Ireland

Online & In-Person support groups for parents & children with ADHD

 

As I Am | Ireland’s Autism Charity

Online support groups and activities for autistic parents & children

 

Local Women’s Support Services in Cork – Women’s Aid

Directory of local domestic violence services

 

Organisations — My Sexual Health

Directory of organisations providing sexual health support and counselling

 

St. Vincent de Paul – Ireland | SVP

Advice, assistance, and signposting

 

Home – EPIC

Advocacy and support for children and families involved in care services

 

Kinship Care Ireland

Advocacy and support for those who are caregivers for children of relatives and friends

 

Services — Vision Community Support Services

Advocacy and support for migrant families

 

Cuidiú Cork

Groups and family events in Cork County

 

Cork North West Supporting Families

Child & Family Support padlet

 

tvgcork.ie

Traveller community work organisation

 

Groups & Activities – LINQ Ireland

Services & groups for queer women

 

Home Citizen’s Information

Accessible legal and bureaucratic information, support & advice

 

MABS – The Money Advice and Budgeting Service

Financial advice service

 

ASSC.ie – Accompaniment Support Services for Children

Court accompaniment & support for children in legal system

 

The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network

Support & advice for children dealing with grief

Staff recommendations for books, podcasts, videos:

[Disclaimer: These are personal recommendations from staff members and are not officially endorsed by Let’s Grow Together. They were last updated on the 23/04/2026]

Podcasts

Youtube video series

Books

  • Infant mental health book list books on motherhood & transitions to parenthood
  • The Whole-Brain Child by Dr Dan Siegel
  • Parenting Beyond Power: how to use connection & collaboration to transform your family by Jen Lumanlan
  • Unconditional parenting: moving from rewards and punishments to love and reason by Alfi Kohn
  • Your self-confident baby: how to encourage your child’s natural abilities from the very start by Magda Gerber
  • Parenting from your heart: sharing the gifts of compassions, connection & choice by Inbal Kashtan
  • Beyond behaviours: using brain science and compassion to understand and solve children’s behavioural challenges by Dr. Mona Delahooke
  • How to stop losing your sh*t with your kids: a practical guide to becoming a calmer happier parent by Carla Naumburg

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