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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.

If you need help now

Shout is a free and confidential text support service anyone struggling to cope. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258. Available 24/7.
If you’re worried about a child’s safety, call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
If you’re worried about a child’s health, call 111. In an emergency, call 999.
If you’re under 18, call Childline on 0800 1111. You can also text ‘Shout’ to 85258. Both services are free.
If you need urgent help from the police or a hospital, call 999.

How our live chat supports parents and carers

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:

Log in securely with your email address to start speaking to a parenting coach.
If we recognise your address, we’ll send you an email to verify it’s you.
You’ll also be able to see your chat history.

Our service is accredited by Helpline Standards, a nationally recognised quality standard. Note that we can’t offer legal or medical advice