Parents Helping Parents

10/16/2026

You may spend the day taking care of everyone else and still feel alone when the house gets quiet. Maybe you’re anxious about what could happen next, or you’ve been feeling sad and haven’t known who to tell.

You deserve someone to listen to how you’re doing, too. The Parent Stress Line is here 24/7 at 1-800-632-8188.

10/14/2026

It can be hard to make a call when you’re unsure what you’ll be asked to share. You may be wondering if you have to give your name before you can talk about what’s happening.

You can remain anonymous when you call the Parent Stress Line. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing.

When you’re ready to talk, call 1-800-632-8188.

10/13/2026

Parents need a place to turn, too. 💙

During FY26, Parent Stress Line counselors answered 5,575 calls from parents and caregivers seeking support. Those conversations touched the lives of an estimated 10,593 children in their care.

Our annual update shares the impact of those conversations and the people who help keep the line available day and night.

If this school year has brought new worries or challenges, you can reach out before things feel like a crisis.

Read the update: bit.ly/3UnVaBQ

📞 1-800-632-8188
Free, confidential and available nationwide, 24/7.

School routines can bring new stress for families. The Parent Stress Line offers free, confidential support for parents and caregivers, 24/7.

10/12/2026

Talking with your child about racism, advocating for them at school, or navigating differences in parenting across generations can bring up a lot. It helps to have a space where you can speak openly with parents who share some of those experiences.

Our Parenting as a BIPOC group brings Black, Indigenous, and other parents of color together to connect and support one another. Join the conversation in a free, confidential virtual group.

Learn more and register at https://parentshelpingparents.org/parenting-as-bipoc or tap the link in our Instagram profile.

10/09/2026

Your child has been having more meltdowns, pulling away, or acting differently than usual. You’re trying to understand what they need, while also figuring out how to get through each day.

You don’t need to have an answer before you reach out. If you’re worried about your child’s behavior, call the Parent Stress Line at 1-800-632-8188. We’re here 24/7 to listen and talk it through.

10/07/2026

You don’t have to be a child’s parent to need support with caring for them. Grandparents, foster parents, childcare providers, babysitters, and others in a parenting role can call the Parent Stress Line.

If caring for a child is on your mind today, we’re here to listen. Call 1-800-632-8188.

10/06/2026

Back-to-school stress can last well beyond the first week. 💙 The Parent Stress Line gives parents and caregivers someone to talk to, free and confidential, 24/7.

Our latest update shares how 5,575 calls in FY26 helped families find support.

Read more: https://parentshelpingparents.org/news/back-to-school-stress-parent-stress-line

📞 1-800-632-8188

School routines can bring new stress for families. The Parent Stress Line offers free, confidential support for parents and caregivers, 24/7.

10/05/2026

It can be hard to find someone who understands what you’re feeling as a parent. Sometimes, hearing another person describe a familiar worry helps you feel a little less alone with your own.

In a Parents Helping Parents support group, you can talk about what’s going on, listen to other parents, and take part in the way that feels comfortable to you.

Explore our free virtual support groups at parentshelpingparents.org/virtual-support-groups. On Instagram, tap the link in our profile.

10/02/2026

Maybe every request turns into an argument. Maybe family members disagree about what your child needs, and you’re stuck in the middle. When there’s tension at home, even ordinary parts of the day can feel hard.

You can talk through what’s happening with someone at the Parent Stress Line. Call 1-800-632-8188, anytime.