Parent mental health

Coping with parental guilt, loneliness, burnout and suicidal thoughts

How to deal with parental burnout

If you're feeling overwhelmed on a day-to-day basis, you may have parental burnout. Here's how to cope.

How to cope with feeling lonely as a parent or carer

You may feel lonely at times, whether you're a single parent or have a partner. You could take some small steps and ask for support.

How to deal with parental guilt

It's natural to want to do the best for your children and to feel guilt sometimes. Here's how to cope.

Support for family and friends carers

Kinship care can be rewarding, but it can also take time to adjust to your new role as a carer. 

Parenting after pregnancy and baby loss

Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy, during birth, or soon after birth is a very difficult experience. It may affect how you feel about parenting.

How to stay calm with your child

It can be difficult to keep control of your emotions if you’re having a battle of wills with your child.

Support for parents with suicidal thoughts

Where you can get support now if you are having thoughts of ending your life.

Support when you feel like you can’t cope as a parent

When you’re parenting, there can be times when everything feels too much. There is support is available for you.

Support if you’re affected by your child’s behaviour

Dealing with some behaviour can feel exhausting. The most important thing to remember is you are not alone.