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 6 parenting hotlines in Norway if you are noticing:

Not agreeing with your partner about parenting approaches
Having a hard time saying “no” to your child
You feel like you are neither a good enough parent nor a good enough worker
Feeling overwhelmed when your kid has tantrums or misbehaves
You feel you might be approaching burnout because you have too much on your plate
Wanting to protect your child from any harm but not being able to
Your work is starting to decline because you are exhausted by your parenting duties
Feeling worried about the quality of nutrition your child receives

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.

Parent needs all the help they can get. It’s a difficult role, and receiving support from people who empathize can be crucial. It may make the difference between exhaustion and enjoying parenting.

If you think you might need support with your parenting, consider contacting a helpline in Norway for free, confidential help.