Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
Support for Parents
Build your child’s emotional intelligence and strengthen your connection.
What is this program?
Kids Matters OT is offering the evidence‑based Tuning in to Kids® program for parents and carers of children aged 3–12 years.
The program focuses on building emotional intelligence, which plays a vital role in children’s behaviour, learning, relationships, and long‑term wellbeing.
Through this program, parents will learn how to:
- Be better at understanding and talking with their child
- Help their child identify and express emotions
- Support their child to manage strong emotions such as anger, worry, and sadness
- Reduce behaviour challenges by responding to emotional needs
- Teach children skills for conflict resolution and problem‑solving
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, use, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. Research shows that children with higher emotional intelligence are more likely to:
- Make and maintain friendships
- Concentrate and engage at school
- Calm themselves when upset or overwhelmed
- Experience fewer behaviour and emotional difficulties
- Develop more stable relationships and wellbeing across the lifespan
Emotional intelligence has been shown to be a stronger predictor of life success than IQ alone.
Who is Tuning in to Kids® for?
This program is suitable for parents and carers of children aged 3–12 years who want to:
- Strengthen their relationship with their child
- Better understand what sits underneath behaviour
- Support emotional regulation and resilience
- Learn practical, evidence‑based parenting tools
- Feel more confident responding to big emotions
We warmly welcome families of neurodivergent children. Our facilitators are experienced in working with diverse learning, communication, and emotional profiles in a neuro‑affirming way.
What You Will Gain
Parents who complete the program commonly report:
- Greater confidence in parenting
- Stronger connection with their child
- Reduced power struggles
- Increased calm during emotional moments
- A clearer understanding of their child’s emotional world
Program Format
Group Program (Online)
The Tuning in to Kids® program is delivered as a facilitated group experience, supporting reflection, discussion, and shared learning.
Program details:
- Delivered online (platform to be confirmed)
- 6 weekly sessions
- 2 hours per session
- Small, supportive group format
- Program handouts provided
- Certificate of Attendance issued upon completion
Please note: Program materials are copyright‑protected and provided for participant use only.
📅 Upcoming group dates:
Week 1: Friday 28th August
Week 2: Friday 4th September
Week 3: Friday 11th September
Week 4: Friday 18th September
Week 5: Friday 25th September
Week 6: Friday 2nd October
⏰ Time: 11am – 1pm
💲Cost: $702 for individuals | $822 for couples
Facilitators
The program is facilitated by trained and accredited Tuning in to Kids® facilitators, who are also Registered Paediatric Occupational Therapists at Kids Matters OT.
Our facilitators bring extensive experience supporting children and families with:
- Emotional regulation
- Behaviour and anxiety
- Neurodivergence
- Attachment‑informed and relationship‑based care
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Tuning in to Kids® EOI
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*Cancellations – we require 14 days notice for a full refund. No refunds provided for less than 14 days notice but a credit note, against future Kids Matters events, will be issued.