Action For Children - Parent Talk

Parent Talk
– Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust.
We’re here for you, when you need us. Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.
Talk to us
– Free and confidential live chat with a parenting coach. We’re here Monday-Friday (apart from bank holidays) and are available in the evenings on Monday and Thursday. Or leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Link to 1:1 chat
Talk to us   ask a question and one of our parenting coaches will reply as soon as they’re free.
We’re here to talk to parents and carers based in the UK:
12.30pm – 7.30pm Monday
10.30am – 4.30pm Tuesday
9.30am – 4.30pm Wednesday
12.30pm – 7.30pm Thursday
9.30am – 4pm Friday
Outside of these times, you can leave us a message – one of our parenting coaches will reply within three working days.
Note that we can’t offer legal or medical advice.
You can also view our online advice articles at any time.
If you’re under 18, you can get free and confidential support from Childline. Call 0800 1111.