PARENTS are getting guidance on how to bring up their children, thanks to a new course at The Olympiad.

The free course, designed and run by health visitors, gives parents of one to three year-olds the chance to discuss the problems of parenting.

"Parenting is arguably the most important job in the world, but it can also be the hardest," said health visitor Sophia Swatton.

The group, which has been running for three weeks, will continue next Wednesday and on May 29 between 12.30pm-1.30pm. Call (01249) 446155.