Support for Parents and Carers Raising Babies (0-2)
Becoming a new parent to a newborn or baby (aged 0-2) can be one of the most exciting times in your life. But it can also be a time filled with emotions, anxiety and challenge.
Support for Parents and Carers of Babies
Becoming a parent can be exhausting—both mentally and physically. It takes time to adjust to caring for a baby and to build that special bond through cuddling, gazing, and talking.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or just need guidance, Parent Line NSW is here to help. Our qualified counsellors support parents and carers with advice, reassurance, and strategies for navigating the early stages of parenting.
We offer free, confidential telephone counselling 7 days a week, and you can also reach us via our online enquiry form. Whatever your concern, you don’t have to face it alone.
Supporting you, so you can support them.
Some concerns that parents and carers call us about include...
- Settling and feeding newborns and babies
- Sleep and bedtime habits
- Developmental milestones (the first year)
- Challenging behaviours (tantrums, refusing to sleep etc.)
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Managing stress and anxiety
You’re not alone. Whether you’re facing one of these concerns or something else that’s on your mind, our team is here to listen. Parent Line NSW provides free, confidential counselling and support by phone or online.
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Parent Line is open seven days a week, from Monday to Friday (9am to 9pm) and Saturday and Sunday (4pm to 9pm).
Please note that we're closed on public holidays.
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Parent Line is funded by the NSW Government through The Department of Communities and Justice. Parent Line is proudly managed by CatholicCare Sydney.
Parent Line acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
