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Worried about your child’s development? Here’s five places where you can get support.

by Parent Line NSW | Nov 18, 2020 | Toddlers & Preschoolers

Every child develops differently and as a parent you want to know that your child is reaching their developmental milestones. Whilst every child reaches particular milestones at their own pace, if you notice that your child is slower to develop communication,...

Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Parent Line NSW | Nov 18, 2020 | Parenting a Child with a Disability

Parenting a child that has additional needs can be stressful and challenging. Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can also bring additional challenges. A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder can have difficulty with communication, engaging socially...

Parenting in Australia for parents from culturally diverse backgrounds

by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 15, 2020 | Parents & Carers

Parenting across different cultures is very common in Australia with about one in four parents born overseas. Parenting in Australia can be hard… As a parent, our cultural background shapes our values, practices and beliefs which can be really tricky when parenting in...

Staying well…

by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Babies

In the early years of parenting it can feel like no one’s needs are being met fully. It is really important that all parents have some time-out to recharge. Simple examples of self-care are: Going for a walk or doing some exerciseSleeping-in every so oftenCatching up...

Did somebody say sleep?

by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Babies

One of the biggest challenges faced by parents of young children is the lack of sleep – its effects can be debilitating and, it is no wonder, that sleep deprivation is used as a form of torture! It can be challenging for parents to know how to best support their...

Terrific Toddlers

by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Toddlers & Preschoolers

Parenting a toddler takes a lot of energy and patience as they can move from delightful to explosive in a matter of seconds. This is a period of rapid development where toddlers begin to experiment with asserting their needs and grappling with big emotions when things...