Parents Helping Parents

08/27/2026

Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but it can also bring a lot of stress.

New routines, changing schedules, school transitions and added responsibilities can leave parents and caregivers feeling overwhelmed. Last fall, Parent Stress Line counselors answered 1,333 calls from people looking for support.

If this season feels harder than expected, you don’t have to handle it alone. The Parent Stress Line offers free, confidential and anonymous support from trained counselors who listen without judgment.

Call 1-800-632-8188 anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Learn more: parentstressline.org

08/24/2026

Help support incarcerated fathers as they strengthen their relationships with their children.

Parents Helping Parents is seeking two compassionate, reliable volunteers to facilitate a weekly Fathers Group at the Plymouth House of Correction. Facilitators lead open, respectful conversations that help fathers build parenting skills, develop emotional awareness and reflect on their roles as parents.

This is an on-site, weekday volunteer opportunity in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Training is provided, and experience in group facilitation, counseling or social work is helpful but not required.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4qfsqXw

08/21/2026

For PHP volunteer facilitator Skylar, some of the most meaningful moments come from hearing how parents are using what they have learned in their everyday lives.

In our latest volunteer spotlight, Skylar shares more about facilitating a PHP support group and what continues to make the experience so rewarding.

Read Skylar’s story: bit.ly/4x1wBsH

08/19/2026

PHP’s Military Parents Support Group is continuing into the fall.

This free virtual group offers military parents and caregivers a welcoming place to talk about the challenges of parenting, connect with others and receive support without judgment.

View the current meeting schedule and learn how to join: bit.ly/4s66woY

Military, connect with others for support, guidance, and shared experiences. Build a strong community and support each other in these challenging times.

08/16/2026

More parents are reaching out for support.

From April through June, Parents Helping Parents counselors answered 1,733 calls to the Parent Stress Line, nearly 17% more than during the previous three months.

The Parent Stress Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for parents and caregivers who need someone to listen. Support is free, confidential and judgment-free.

Call 1-800-632-8188 whenever you need support.

08/13/2026

“You saw me as a person before you saw me as an inmate.”

For more than 35 years, Parents Helping Parents has created spaces where incarcerated mothers and fathers can be heard without judgment, support one another, and strengthen their relationships with their children.

Today, PHP serves nearly 200 incarcerated parents each year through programs at four Massachusetts correctional facilities. This work includes weekly support groups, family activities, recorded storybook readings for children, and resources for parents navigating DCF involvement and foster care.

Learn how these programs help parents maintain family connections and continue growing in their role as mothers and fathers: bit.ly/3SdFoIP

Parents Helping Parents provides support groups, family connection programs, and foster care resources for incarcerated parents in Massachusetts.

08/11/2026

Our Single Parents Support Group will soon be available twice a week!

The current Wednesday meeting at 7:00 PM ET will continue, and beginning September 13, we are adding a second meeting on Sundays at 6:30 PM ET.

Both meetings are free and virtual, offering single parents a safe and supportive place to connect, share their experiences, and feel understood.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/40qf8fb

08/07/2026

A lot of parenting happens in the moments nobody sees.

The rides to appointments.
The late-night worries.
The difficult conversations.
The endless problem-solving.

The work you do matters, even when it goes unnoticed.

Today, we simply want to recognize the effort, care, and love that you pour into your family every day.

Keep going.

You're making a difference.

Follow for support, connection, and parenting resources.

08/06/2026

📣 Virtual volunteer applications are now open!

Parents Helping Parents is looking for compassionate, reliable volunteers to serve as Parent Stress Line counselors and parenting support group facilitators.

These roles are a good fit for people who value listening without judgment and can make a consistent weekly commitment. Virtual training and ongoing support are provided.

Applications are open through August 10. Review the roles, expectations, and time commitments before applying: bit.ly/4fQDlSM

08/03/2026

Fatherhood comes with challenges, but you don't have to navigate them alone.

Our Fathers Support Group offers a free, virtual, and confidential space to connect with other dads who understand. Registration is required.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/3VJHP4T