Tuning in to Kids 
Emotionally Intelligent Parenting

What is tuning in to kids?

It is a parenting program that helps children develop socio-emotional competence through positive interactions with their parents.

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What is socio-emotional competence?

It is the capacity to recognize, understand and manage your own emotions as well as the emotions of others in a respectful manner thereby promoting positive social interactions.

Why is socio-emotional competence important in children?

Socio-emotional competence is important because it promotes positive coping strategies that enables the child to cope with challenging situations in a timely and effective manner.

Does socio-emotional competence develop naturally?

There is evidence showing that a child’s level of socio-emotional competence is primarily influenced by:

  • Parent’s expression and regulation of their emotions
  • Parent’s reaction to their child’s emotions
  • Family discussions about emotions
  • Parent’s capacity to empathize and validate feelings
  • Parent’s capacity to regulate their emotions across various contexts

What are the benefits for children who are socio-emotionally competent?

Children with strong socio-emotional competence are more capable of:

  • Becoming independent thinkers
  • Becoming compassionate and caring
  • Establishing their own value system
  • Relating well to others
  • Developing high self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Becoming motivated, balanced and flexible
  • Becoming creative problem solvers.

How can I help my child develop socio-emotional competence?

You may help your child through Emotion Coaching.


How can I emotion coach my children?

You can learn Emotion Coaching through an evidence-based parenting program called Tuning in to Kids. Tuning in to Kids was developed by Dr. Havighurst and Ed. Harley - University of Melbourne and has proven successful in strengthening parent-child relationships. For further information you may read their latest article: In the frontiers of emotional intelligent parenting.

Where can I find the Tuning in to Kids program?

The Tuning in to Kids program is offered through Emotional Growth at Moonee Ponds and is conducted by a certified facilitator from Melbourne University.


About the Facilitator

Faye Evans is a registered psychologist who has been conducting parenting programs since 1995 and has accrued a vast experience in working with families, by helping parents, children and adolescents connect, care and communicate engaging in satisfying interactions creating a positive family atmosphere.


What can I expect from these parenting sessions?

The parenting sessions are group sessions where you will be presented with parent workbooks, weekly readings, DVD presentations, role-plays, case-scenarios, mindfulness, relaxation strategies and opportunity for discussion and reflection of the weekly topic.