For parents, their child's behavior can be confusing and worrisome. For example:
“My 7-year-old has become very moody and irritable. Is it something to worry about?”
“Should I be concerned about my 15-year-old hanging out with the wrong crowd and breaking curfew?”
“My 17-year-old son recently broke-up with his girlfriend, and he just doesn’t seem to care about his grades, friends or others. What can I do to help him?”
Where can parents turn to when facing such questions? Just dial 314.454.8336, a help line for parents of kids of all ages. This free service offered by St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers parents accurate and just-in-time information concerning development and behavior. Such information is critical for parents to help their child navigate through their development.
Trained research specialists will help connect parents with useful resources and advice.
Common issues raised by parents calling 314-454-8336 include:
- Parent-child conflict
- Moodiness and irritability
- Alcohol or drug usage
- Promoting responsibility and independence
- School performance
- Changes in friends and managing peer pressure
- Worrying
- Behavioral concern
Parents calling Project Safety Net can remain anonymous. Parents may also provide contact information in order to receive materials about their topic of concern and follow-up from our help line professionals to assure that concerns are addressed.
Project Safety Net operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.;
We encourage you to contact us -- we’re just a phone call away!
Project Safety Net is made possible thanks to generous gifts through the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation.
