Parenting centres operate within the Child Health and Parenting Service They offer more intensive support for families experiencing difficulties with children 0 to 5 years of age Parenting centres are a day service Consultation available with Social Workers, Psychologists and Child and Family Health Nurses Parenting centres provide intensive support for a range of parenting issues including post natal depression, breastfeeding and relationship concerns which relate to early childhood (0-5 years). A parenting centre is a place where parents of 0 - 5 year olds can go for help and advice with: breastfeeding / feeding issues sleep problems post natal depression behaviour management child / parent communication self esteem step families sibling rivalry grief toileting general difficulties that relate to parenting These are issues or situations which frequently arise in the normal process of parenting and can affect all members of the family.