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Helplines in England for parenting.

You can also view nationwide helplines in the United Kingdom.

Both Parents Matter Helpline
Parents

Both Parents Matter Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone. We support...

Volunteers
bothparentsmatter.org.uk
Kidscape Parent Advice Line
Parents

Kidscape's Advice Line provides support throughout England and Wales by phone, email and WhatsApp. We offer friendly,...

Counselors
kidscape.org.uk
YoungMinds Parents Helpline
Parents

Call the YoungMinds Parents Helpline for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person's...

Counselors
youngminds.org.uk
Breaking the Silence Helpline
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Breaking the Silence Helpline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone. We exist to help adults,...

Counselors
breaking-the-silence.org.uk

Struggling with the challenges of being a parent? Hotline support is available in England

How you parent makes a big difference not just to your children today, but to how they will be in the future too. This can be a major pressure for any parent. If this is you, help is available. Volunteers and counselors at 4 parenting hotlines in England are there to listen and help you if you are struggling with:
  • Not agreeing with your partner about parenting approaches
  • Being afraid to let your child experience pain, disappointment, and frustration
  • Being unable to balance your career with family life
  • Not finding the right balance between who you are as an individual and a parent
  • Feeling overwhelmed with contradicting information about parenting you receive
  • You feel you might be approaching burnout because you have too much on your plate
  • You are unsure of how to instil good values in your children
  • Missing socializing and going out
Parenting can bring out the best in us and the worst in us. It’s normal to feel confused about it. However, every parent in the world sometimes feels unhappy about themselves in that role.
You may feel reluctant to reach out for support. After all, so many people have done it, so why would you need help? However, everyone needs help from time to time. You can talk to someone in England who understands how you are feeling and can help you navigate through the challenges of parenting.
If you are ready to talk to someone about your struggles as a parent, you can contact a hotline in England for free and confidential support.

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