Tuning in to Kids will help you:
Improve communication with your child
Understand your child’s behaviours
Help your child learn to manage their emotions
Help to prevent behaviour problems in your child
Teach your child to deal with conflict
Parents and caregivers of children aged 3-10 years (this group is not suitable for children to attend).
Families residing within the Bayside Peninsula region.
Led by trained practitioners in a safe and respectful environment you’ll explore psychoeducational content for group learning and discussions on:
Each session runs for two hours and sessions are generally held online at the same time each week for six weeks. Sessions use role play, group discussions, activities and videos to work through psychoeducational content.
If you would like to know more about this form or check your eligibility, contact Family Life on (03) 8599 5433 or email [email protected].
To request support from this service, please complete the form below, and we will confirm when we have received it.
If you would like to know more about this program or check your eligibility, contact Family Life on (03) 8599 5433 or email [email protected].
This program is not currently taking new referrals. Please keep an eye on this page for future intakes.
To get the most out of your program, we recommend attending all sessions, however we understand this is not always possible. If you cannot attend a session, please let your group facilitator know as soon as possible.
No, we cannot offer make-up sessions for this program.
There is a certificate of completion granted to attendees for eligible groups, including Circle of Security, Tuning in to Kids and Tuning in to Teens. Certificates are sent to participants who have completed eligible groups in full, requiring attendance for the full duration of all sessions. If you miss a session you are encouraged to continue attending the group, however you will not attend a certificate of completion.
The families and communities groupwork programs at Family Life are free programs for those living in the Bayside Peninsula region.
We mostly offer this program online. You’ll need a laptop, computer, or tablet with a stable internet connection. It’s also important to have a private space where you won’t be interrupted by children or other adults for the duration of the session.
This program takes place over six two hour sessions which are generally held at the same time each week.
This course is open to parents and caregivers of children aged 3-10 years seeking to improve their relationship with, and understanding of, their children.
These groups are not designed for individual problem-solving or advice about specific situations.
Instead, they are psychoeducation groups which means:
Many parents and caregivers find that learning these skills helps them feel more confident in handling challenges.
Yes, sessions are interactive and supportive. We don’t just “talk at you” — we learn together in a range of ways, such as:
You’re always welcome to participate at your own comfort level.
Parents and caregivers have a powerful influence on how children and teens learn to manage emotions. Even small changes in how parents and caregivers respond can make a big difference over time.
There are a number of factors we consider when deciding upon group size and this will vary across our programs. While these numbers may vary for different groups, there won’t be more than 15 adult participants in any of our groups.
Tuning in to Kids® is a parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between caregivers and their children aged 3 to 10 years old.
The program has success in improving parenting skills, caregiver-child relationships, caregiver awareness of meta emotions, and children’s emotional competence and behaviour. Backed by
evidence-based research, this 6-8 session caregiving program focuses on developing key skills in recognising and responding to your children’s emotions.
All information about becoming a client, including consent and privacy details, are available here: Client Information page.
You now need to complete the registration form, which will be emailed to you, and read through the Client Information page. Your place in the group cannot be confirmed until the form is completed, and you have had a confirmation call with a Family Life staff member.
Feel free to call (03) 8599 5433 during business hours to discuss any further questions you have about the groupwork program.
