"As the mother of two beautiful twin daughters, I've had a double grounding in the joys and challenges of parenthood.

And since those two beautiful twins have now grown into two independent and sophisticated young women, I've also learnt at first hand that the support parents need is ongoing, changes from year to year and season to season.

That's why I'm delighted to be a patron of Parentalk, a charity which provides straight talking and practical advice for every stage of the parenting process."

Sheila Ferguson
Singer and Actress

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"I've yet to meet any parent who says that their job has been easy. For most, it's a role that lasts a lifetime, bringing both immense challenges and the greatest of joys.

Richard and I have seen our three children grow up, leave home and become parents themselves. Through them we are now discovering the new world that grandchildren can create!

That is why I'm delighted to be Patron of Parentalk which is helping parents throughout the UK as they carry out their vitally important role."

"I'm delighted to be involved with Parentalk. Lots of parents want simple, impartial advice on the roller coaster ride of parenthood.

Parentalk is all about raising children successfully. No dogma, no strict rules, just a common sense approach to parenthood and all it entails.

As the father of five children, I'm probably in need of plenty of advice myself!"

Huw Edwards
Journalist & Presenter of
the BBC's 10 O'Clock News