Parent, Infant & Family Support
Supporting connection, confidence and emotional wellbeing in family life.
Parenting can be deeply meaningful — and also overwhelming at times. The early years may bring joy and closeness alongside exhaustion, uncertainty and moments of wondering what your child needs — and what you need as a parent. As children grow, family dynamics change, and parenting can feel different at each stage.
Many parents reach out when daily life feels tense, when a child is experiencing strong emotions or challenges, or when connection feels harder than usual. Others simply want guidance and reassurance through developmental transitions.
MELBOURNE CHILDREN’S PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
When Support May Be Helpful
Infants & Early Childhood
- Sleep and settling challenges
- Feeding or routine transitions
- Frequent crying, difficulty soothing, or high sensitivity
- Big feelings, frustration and emotional outbursts
- Separation anxiety or distress in new situations
Parenting & Family Relationships
- Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unsure where to start
- Worry about connection or bonding
- Sibling conflict affecting home life
- Parenting differences between caregivers
- Family transitions (new baby, school changes, relocation)
- Separation, blended families or co-parenting
- Foster care, kinship care, permanent care or adoption contexts
- Supporting diverse family structures, including same-sex parented families
How We Support Families
- Understanding your child’s emotional needs and communication cues
- Supporting co-regulation, connection and emotional safety
- Building confidence and clarity in parenting
- Developing predictable routines that help children feel secure
- Reducing stress, overwhelm and self-blame
- Strengthening attuned, responsive family relationships
- Reflective support for parents when helpful
Take the Next Step
If you’re not sure where to begin, that’s okay.
We start with a conversation to understand what’s happening and explore what support may be helpful.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Support is tailored to your family’s needs and may include:
- Parent Consultation — understanding your child’s development, temperament and environment
- Parent–Child Sessions — supporting co-regulation, shared play and emotional connection
- Individual Parent Support — space to reflect on parenting experiences, identity and wellbeing
- Collaboration With Other Supports (with consent) — such as MCH nurses, GPs, educators or allied health clinicians
Our focus is always on strengthening your relationship with your child.