Parenting

Being a parent can be a fantastic and joyful experience. It can also be incredibly frustrating. Whether you're adapting to life with a new baby, coping with the demands of growing teenagers or just need help having a healthy relationship with your children, Relate can help. We can help you put things into perspective, learn how to deal with difficult situations, keep some time aside for you and your partner and maintain a balance in your family life.

Services for parents
Relate offers a wide range of services for parents, including face to face counselling, workshops and LiveTalk and SMS services. To find out if any of the following services are offered in your area, find your nearest Relate service here, or call 0300 100 1234.

Parent know how
Relate's Parent Know How website offers a wide range of help and advice for parents, including LiveTalk and SMS services, connecting you with a consultant online or via SMS text message.

Family Counselling
Relate family counselling can help whatever your family's situation. Whether you're experiencing problems or just want to maintain a steady relationship with your children, family counselling can help. Not all Relate locations offer this service at the moment, but you can find your nearest Relate here to find out whether your local Relate offers family counselling, or call 0300 100 1234.

Parent networking
You can spend time with other parents, sharing advice and helping each other - or just offering support to other parents who might need it at a regular Relate parent networking session. Not all Relate locations offer this service at the moment, but you can find your nearest Relate here to find out whether there is a Relate parent networking group in your area, or call 0300 100 1234.

Parents who are separating
Relate can help you deal with the process of separation or divorce positively, and help you learn how best to help your children through the experience. Services for parents who are separating are offered at a number of Relate locations. Find your nearest Relate here, to see if this service is offered in your area, or call 0300 100 1234.

Mediation
Mediation is not like counselling. It helps couples who have decided to separate or divorce with the practical aspects of a relationship break-up, like finance, property and parenting issues, and helps you come to an agreement over what should be done. To find out if your local Relate offers a Mediation service, find our nearest Relate here, or call 0300 100 1234.