Parenting Programs
For parents and carers of children aged 2–12 years
Parenting can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our free, evidence-based parenting programs give you practical tools and support to help you navigate the journey of raising children.
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Tuning in to Kids
(3- 12 years old)
This program focuses on strengthening emotional connections and improving communication between parents/caregivers and their child/ren. It helps parents/caregivers to recognise and understand how to respond to children's emotions in an accepting, supportive way and how to guide their children in managing intense emotions.
These are strategies known as Emotion Coaching.
Dads Tuning in to Kids
(3 - 10 years old)
Dads Tuning in to Kids is a parenting group program for fathers or male carers of children aged 3 to 10 years old. The program fosters father-child connection. It aims to promote the development of emotional competence and prevent behaviour problems in young children by improving fathers' or father figures’ emotional competence and skills.
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching
(2-12 years old)
The objective of this program is to provide parents and caregivers strategies and techniques that help promote positive behaviour, encourage the development of children’s problem-solving skills, and build their ability to manage their emotional reactions.
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A program that assists parents/caregivers to support children with additional needs is also available.
Bringing Up Great Kids
(2 - 12 years old)
This evidence-based program encourages parents and caregivers to become more reflective and mindful in their approach, helping them enhance their parenting style, understand children's behaviour, and convey important messages effectively. It also emphasises self-care and provides strategies to support positive interactions that nurture a child’s self-identity and emotional well-being.
What families say about our programs
I used the parenting strategies with my youngest child and also tried emotional coaching with my oldest daughter. The information I received really changed my relationship with my children and helped me build a much better bond with them. I’m very happy and I recommend this program to other parents who want support with their kids.
Thank you very much, Community First Step!
- Mother of two
CONTACT US
Contact us to find out more or register your interest for one of our free Parenting Programs.