Parenting comes with a wide range of challenges. Providing safety, giving emotional warmth, tending to your child's psychological and social needs, and caring for their physical well-being, could sometimes overwhelm you. You can get support from 4 parenting hotlines in Scotland if you are noticing:

You spread yourself too thin
Finding it challenging to control your emotions when your child misbehaves
Being afraid to let your child experience pain, disappointment, and frustration
Insecurity about how to teach your child about responsibility and consequences
Struggling with limiting screen-time
Not having enough time for quality parenting
Fearing whether you will be able to provide your child with everything that they need
Worrying about ensuring quality education for your child

It’s perfectly normal to be confused, scared, and frustrated as a parent sometimes. It’s a challenging experience, and everyone copes with it differently. It can be difficult to go through it feeling alone or misunderstood.

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 Scotland 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 Scotland. It's free and confidential.