The Parent Talk chat service is closed from 4:00 pm on 1 June to 12:30 pm on 6 June 2022. You can still visit our online advice for support on a range of topics.
If you need urgent help, contact one of the organisations below. For non-urgent issues, you can leave us a message and we’ll get back to you with support when we reopen.
Free and confidential live chat with a parenting coach in the UK. We’re here to talk about family life, caring for children or managing your wellbeing as a parent. Our chat service is a safe space to share your concerns. We’ll listen, take time to understand your situation, and work with you to find possible solutions. If appropriate, we may suggest ideas for where to get extra support.
Remember, we’re hard to shock. Between us, we’ve seen and heard every kind of parenting question or worry – nothing fazes us. We have years of experience working with families and are here to support you.
To use the chat service when we’re online:
Our service is accredited by Helpline Standards, a nationally recognised quality standard. Note that we can’t offer legal or medical advice