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Tuning in to Kids® for Dads

A free, 6-session program for dads.

Learn how to understand your child’s feelings, communicate well and manage conflict in healthy ways.


What this group can help with

This 6-session program can help you to:

  • understand your child’s feelings, including anger, sadness or worry 
  • understand how your child’s feelings impact their behaviour
  • understand and manage feelings that come up for you as a parent
  • connect and talk with your child in positive ways
  • support your child as they develop social skills
  • manage your child’s challenging behaviours
  • help your child express emotions and respond to their feelings in appropriate ways.

This knowledge will support your child’s emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a skill that helps children and adults to be more resilient, have healthy relationships, and manage hard experiences.

Who attends

Fathers of children aged 3 to 12 years who have a connection to any of the following areas:

  • Shire of Cardinia
  • City of Casey
  • Greater Dandenong City
  • City of Hobsons Bay
  • City of Keilor
  • City of Brimbank
  • City of Manningham
  • City of Melbourne
  • Melton
  • Bacchus Marsh
  • City of Monash.

Please note: Only dads attend groups. Children cannot be present during sessions.

What to expect

Facilitators with parenting expertise deliver this program. You’ll learn about the topics above in a small group with other dads.

Contact us

Contact our Cranbourne centre to get started:

Dates/times

Length: 6 x weekly 2-hour group sessions

Dates: February 16, 23; March 2, 16, 23, 30 (no session on 9 March)

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Pricing
Free of charge. It’s important to register.
Location
Online

Express interest

This group may not be appropriate for all parents. Please contact us if your family is experiencing family violence, significant mental health issues or child protection issues. We will talk to you about your circumstances and whether this group is suitable for you.

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