About JustParents
JustParents is a friendly community for parents, parents-to-be, and anyone supporting family life. It is a place to share advice, find support through the ups and downs of pregnancy and parenting, and make genuine connections with other people who understand.
JustParents began in January 2007, with a simple idea: parenting can feel joyful, overwhelming, lonely, and wonderful all at once, and nobody should have to navigate it alone. We wanted to create a genuinely welcoming online space where people could ask honest questions, share real experiences, and feel supported wherever they are in the world.
The site has grown and changed over the years, but the principles behind it have stayed the same:
- Parents and parents-to-be deserve a place to share advice and make friends in a friendly, respectful atmosphere.
- Strong privacy features and a caring moderator team help members feel safe and supported when sharing personal experiences.
- A community website should be easy to use, so that anyone looking for support can find it without feeling overwhelmed.
- Remaining independent helps us keep advice, discussion, and content focused on what is genuinely helpful for families.
Meet the team
Founder
Rob
Hi, I'm Rob, the founder of JustParents. I created the site to be a friendly, supportive place for parents and parents-to-be to share advice and connect with others. If you have feedback, ideas, or spot anything that needs fixing, I’d love to hear from you.Contributors
Sue Ridgeway
Sue is a writer, fitness instructor, community volunteer, wife and mother of three girls. In her spare time she teaches spin and pilates classes at the YMCA and with several private clients. Sue knows first hand the trials and tribulations of being pregnant and the struggle to remain fit and fabulous while gestating.
Jennifer Williams
Jennifer is a registered NHS nurse who works with children and families on a daily basis. As a mum of two, she combines her clinical knowledge with lived parenting experience to write about child development, health, and the realities of family life.
Leah Giles
Leah is a qualified childcare professional with over ten years’ experience working in nursery education. She holds a Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education and is a mum of three, bringing both professional insight and real-life parenting experience to her writing.
Harriet Fox
Harriet is a Parenting Coach and published author specialising in practical, research-informed approaches to raising confident, resilient children. Drawing on both her professional work and her experience as a mother, she shares thoughtful, down-to-earth advice that parents can apply in everyday life.
Dr Andrew Jenkins
Dr Jenkins is a practising paediatrician who works closely with families to support children’s health and development. Alongside his clinical work, he is passionate about helping parents navigate early childhood with clear, evidence-based guidance, cutting through misinformation to focus on what truly supports a child’s wellbeing.
Dr Helen Marsh
Dr Helen Marsh is a retired consultant obstetrician who spent more than three decades working in NHS maternity services across the UK. During her career, she cared for thousands of women through pregnancy, labour and birth, and held senior roles supporting both routine and high-risk pregnancies.Helen has a particular interest in helping parents understand the “why” behind medical advice. Her writing focuses on making complex topics feel clear, calm and manageable.
Since retiring from clinical practice, she contributes to trusted parenting resources by reviewing and shaping medically accurate content, ensuring it reflects current UK guidance while remaining accessible and supportive.
Sarah Bennett
Sarah Bennett is a practising NHS midwife who has worked across community and hospital maternity services throughout her career. She has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period, with a particular focus on helping first-time parents feel informed and confident.
Dr James Carter
Dr James Carter is an NHS GP with over a decade of experience supporting families at every stage — from pre-conception through to childhood and adolescence. His work includes managing common childhood illnesses, parental concerns, and broader family health issues.
Louise Walker
Louise Walker is a UK health visitor who works closely with families during the early years, offering guidance on child development, feeding, sleep, and parental wellbeing. Her role focuses on supporting parents at home and in the community, helping them build confidence during the transition into family life.Louise brings a holistic perspective to parenting advice, combining developmental knowledge with practical, everyday support. She is particularly passionate about early bonding, routines, and helping parents feel reassured in the small day-to-day decisions that matter most.
Community Moderators
Rich
Vicky
Hi! Im Vicky - Im 30 and mum to 2 gorgeous children - Charlotte (24/4/03) and Thomas (23/4/07) :)