Parents, grandparents and carers contact us for many different reasons. Here are some of the most common reasons people contact us:
- They are feeling stressed, worried or frustrated about a parenting related issue and want to talk with somebody outside the situation who will listen without judgement
- They’re needing ideas and strategies to manage challenging child behaviours
- They’re uncertain about how best to respond to a parenting challenge
- They are seeking specific information or referral for a parenting related issue
The top 5 concerns of parents and carers calling Parentline are:
- Challenging behaviour and discipline
- Parent-child relationships
- Parenting strategies
- Parent relationships
- Parent mental and emotional health
