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Parenting WARMLINE
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Call the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources for help.

412-641-4546 or 1-877-WARMLYN (inside Allegheny County)
1-800-641-4546 (outside Allegheny County)

Or email at
warmline@familyresourcesofpa.org



What is Family Resources Parenting WARMLINE?
Who calls the Parenting WARMLINE?
What concerns and problems do people call about?
When can I call the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources?
What can I do?


What is the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources?


A confidential telephone service with someone who understands what you're going through.

That's what the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources is all about. It's a voice on the other end of the line who knows what you're going through. It's a trained person -- another parent or child care giver -- who will listen and help you with simple questions or complex situations.

There's no question too small. No problem too big.



Who calls the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources?

Parents -- Relatives -- Caregivers -- Professionals

Kids can make you feel:
  • loving
  • supportive
  • valuable
  • fulfilled
  • proud
  • delighted
But, at other times, they can make you feel:
  • frustrated
  • exhausted/overwhelmed
  • resentful
  • inadequate
  • guilty
  • angry

There's nobody in the world who has all of the answers all of the time--and who never needs someone to talk to. Why try to go it alone when there's someone waiting to listen... and help?



What concerns and problems do people call about?

Parents, relatives, and caregivers call the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources for any childrearing concern or parenting problem. Most calls are about:

Infants:
  • crying
  • feeding
  • sleeping
Toddlers:
  • tantrums/behavior problems/biting, etc.
  • toilet learning
  • sleep problems
Preschoolers:
  • fears
  • behavior/discipline problems
  • separation anxiety
  • development
School-age children/teenagers:
  • peer pressure
  • sibling rivalry
Family stresses:
  • divorce/re-marriage/blended families
  • single parenting
  • grandparents raising grandchildren


When can I call the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources?

When you feel you can't talk to even your best friend, the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources is there.

Hours: The Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. If someone is unavailable at the time of your call because they are on another line or it is after hours, your call may go to voicemail.  If this happens, please be assured that all voicemail messages are confidential. Please leave a brief message and one of our trained counselors will get back to you as soon as possible.

Take the time to write this number down in the front of your telephone book so you won't be searching for it when you really need some help or call us now and we will send you a refrigerator magnet and other information you may need:

412-641-4546 or 1-877-WARMLYN
(inside Allegheny County)
or 1-800-641-4546
(outside Allegheny County)

It's a telephone number you might want to put right next to your doctor's... or your best friend's.




What can I do?

Call the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources whenever you have a question or problem.

Don't wait "until the next time." When you feel frustrated, upset or just don't know what to feel, someone at the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources will listen and help.

Spread the news - share the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources with another parent.

Share the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources. Consider volunteering or make a contribution.

Please call 412-641-4546 to request a volunteer information packet. You may make a tax-deductible donation to:
The Parenting WARMLINE
at Family Resources
141 S. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15206

The Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources is a free telephone counseling service that provides non-medical information and support to parents.

Being a parent or caregiver is hard work.

With the Parenting WARMLINE at Family Resources
just a telephone call away,
you're never alone.

Family Resources is a United Way of Allegheny County member agency. The designation code for donor-directed gifts is 631.




Tips for Parents

Being a parent is the most difficult job anyone could have.  It is also the most rewarding. When faced with the trials of parenting, remember that kids don't need perfect parents, they need caring and involved moms and dads.

Here are some suggestions for all parents:

  • Show that you care. Tell your kids how much they mean to you, "You're really important to me. I love you."
  • You are your children's best teacher. Model behaviors you want to see from your children. They are looking to you to learn how to be a mature and responsible adult.
  • Praise your kids for trying. They don't have to be perfect.  Teach them the importance of doing their best.
  • Give kids clear guidelines for behavior, and be consistent.  Clear and consistent guidelines help kids feel secure.
  • Communicate with your kids. Gain your children's trust by listening to them. Look directly at your kids when they talk to you. Be honest with them. Admitting your mistakes will help them to take responsibility for theirs.



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