Who Can I Talk To?
Childline Free, confidential support for children and young people. Phone: 0800 1111 (24/7) You can also chat online YoungMinds Support and advice about mental health. Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 The Mix Support for under 25s about feelings, relationships, and more. Phone: 0808 808 4994 Webchat available Papyrus Support if you are struggling with difficult […]
How to Cope When Your Parents Argue
When your parents argue, it can feel loud, scary, or upsetting. You might feel stuck in the middle. It is important to know this: their arguments are not your fault and not your job to fix. What You Can Do Find a calm spaceIf voices start getting raised, it is okay to step away. Go […]
How Do I Care For Myself After My Parents’ Breakup?
When your parents break up, it can feel like your whole world has changed. Things at home might look different, sound different, and feel different too. It is okay if you feel sad, confused, or even a bit angry. Looking after yourself during this time is really important. Small things can make a big difference. […]
How to Talk to Your Parents About How You Feel
If one parent is saying unkind or negative things about the other, it can feel confusing and upsetting. You might feel stuck in the middle or unsure what to say. It is okay to speak up about how this makes you feel. Your feelings matter, and you deserve to feel safe and comfortable at home. […]
How Do I Cope With So Many Changes?
When your parents separate, it can feel like everything changes at once. Your home, your routine, and even how things feel day to day might be different. It is okay to feel overwhelmed. Big changes take time to get used to. Getting Used to New Routines Your daily routine might change. You could be staying […]
How Do I Manage School and Tell My Friends?
School can feel like a whole different world when your parents are going through a tough time. It might be tempting to bury your head in your books, but it’s important to remember that your friends can be a great source of support. Talking to Your Friends It can be really helpful to talk to […]
Will I See the Other Parent?
It is completely normal to wonder what will happen after your parents separate. You might be worried about when you will see your other parent or what it will be like. In most families, children continue to see both parents. This is often called contact or spending time together. What Does Contact Mean? Contact can […]
Where Will I Live?
One of the biggest questions when your parents separate is where you’ll live. It’s completely normal to feel worried or uncertain about the future. While it might feel like the biggest deal, the reality is that most children stay living in their family home. However, if you do have to move, you’ll be surprised how […]
When a Parent Leaves Home
When a parent leaves home, it can feel confusing and upsetting. Life at home might change, and that can be hard to get used to. You might feel lots of different emotions, and that is completely normal. Some days might feel okay, and other days might feel harder. Feelings can change quickly, and that is […]
When Parents Breakup
Advice & Guidance When Parents Breakup When your parents split up, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. You might feel sad, angry, confused or all of these things at once — and that’s completely okay. Whatever you’re feeling right now is normal, and it’s not your fault. Not even […]