Tuning in to Kids® for Parents Emotionally intelligent parenting programs
Tuning in to Kids is a suite of parenting programs that focuses on strengthening the connection between parents and caregivers and their kids. When kids and parents develop skills in effectively communicating about emotions, family relationships become stronger.
Tuning in to Kids programs are evidence-based. Our research team at Mindful (The University of Melbourne) has been trialling the programs in different settings for over 20 years.
To receive a certificate of completion, parents and carers will need to complete a 6 week Tuning In program with a certified provider, which are run in-person and online, usually delivered over 2 hours per week.
Please note that we don’t provide a certificate of completion if you purchase our online video resources – TIKOL or TOTOL – which provide an introduction to the core ideas and principles that you will learn in the 6 week program.
How to register
Parents and carers will need to contact providers directly to register. Click below for a list of providers offering Tuning In parenting groups..
– Tuning in to Kids® – For ages 3 -12 – Tuning in to Teens® – For ages 10 -17 – Dads Tuning in toKids™ – Specifically adapted for male caregivers
How is the program run?
– Delivered by a certified facilitator – Weekly 2 hour sessions over 6-8 weeks – In-person, online via Zoom or 1-1
Who delivers Tuning In groups?
Providers of the Tuning In programs are certified parent educators working in community, allied health and education.
Certificate of completion
Certificates are issued upon completion of a 6-8 week Tuning In group. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. The Tuning In Online introductory courses do not include certificates.
“My kids are learning to come up with their own solutions to problems, are labelling their emotions and are aware of others’ emotions.”
– Parent
“After the program I am empathetic and more patient. When there’s an issue, I’ve got into the habit of pausing and attempt to understand the emotional state my child is in.”
– Parent
“I feel that when I use the skills that I have learned, a lot of healthy togetherness happens in my family.”
– Parent
video subscription
Self-paced introductory courses for parents
Develop skills in emotion coaching
Engaging learning videos featuring real parents sharing their experiences
Disclaimer: The Tuning in to Kids® suite of programs has been developed and evaluated with children, adolescents, and their families from diverse backgrounds. In response to recent enquiries, we wish to clarify that Mindful’s research has not specifically evaluated the use of Tuning in to Kids® with families of autistic children and adolescents. Further research in this area is needed.
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