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Free parenting helplines in the United Kingdom

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Families Need Fathers Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone. We support...


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The Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support over phone and online webchat. We...


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Mermaids' helpline offers free, confidential and non-judgemental support via phone, email, text and web chat. We exist to help...


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FamilyLine is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS). We exist to...


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Steps Helpline provides free and confidential support by phone./email and via the web. We are here to help...


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NSPCC Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over the phone. We help adults in the United Kingdom who...


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NCT Support Line provides free and confidential support and information over the phone. We exist to help people in the United...


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Stop It Now supports anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention, including people concerned about...


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NACOA Helpline provides free and confidential support over the phone to children affected by their parent's drinking. This...


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Shout provides 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over text message (SMS). We are here for everyone in the...


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Runaway Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We are...


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SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...


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Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...


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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in...


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Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...


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Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...


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Finding it difficult to raise your children? Get support for parenting difficulties from a hotline in United Kingdom

Being a parent is the most difficult job in the world. It requires all your energy and patience. It is common to feel exhausted and overwhelmed. In United Kingdom, there are 16 hotlines that can help you in your journey of raising children. Contact one now if you are experiencing these difficulties:

  • Struggling with limiting screen-time
  • Feeling worried about the quality of nutrition your child receives
  • Unsure of what discipline techniques work best
  • Feeling overwhelmed with contradicting information about parenting you receive
  • Finding it challenging to control your emotions when your child misbehaves
  • Wanting to pass on the right traditions
  • Being unable to shield your child from harmful content in media and online
  • Worrying about ensuring quality education for your child

Every parent has their own path to overcoming the daily challenges parenting brings. And every parent in the world had doubts about how to do it. It can feel scary to have to figure it all out. However, this is a natural response.

Let's be honest – parenting is one of the hardest things that you'll ever do. It can also be the most rewarding. Every parent needs support, and there is no shame in accessing it when you need it. People in United Kingdom are ready and available to help you on your parenting journey and support you to raise your family in a way that works for your unique situation.

If you feel like you might need support with parenting, try reaching out to a hotline in United Kingdom. It's free and confidential.


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