Tuning in to Toddlers

Tuning in to Toddlers® (TOTS)

Understanding Your Toddler's Big Feelings (Ages 1-3)

Ever wonder what's really going on in your toddler's mind during a meltdown? Tuning in to Toddlers® (TOTS) is a warm, supportive parenting program designed specifically for parents/ carers of children aged 12 to 36 months. It's built on the proven Tuning in to Kids® approach, adapted for the unique world of toddlerhood.

Why This Program Matters

The toddler years are filled with joy, discovery—and yes, plenty of challenging moments! This program helps you become your child's emotional guide during these crucial early years, even when they can't yet put their feelings into words.

What You'll Discover

Connect with Your Toddler on a Deeper Level:

• Understand what's happening in your toddler's developing brain and why they act the way they do
•  Learn "emotion coaching"- a powerful way to help your little one through big feelings
• Discover how to read and respond to your toddler's non-verbal cues (the looks, gestures, and body language that say so much)

Navigate Common Toddler Challenges: 

• Handle separations (like daycare drop-offs) with more confidence 
• Support your child through tantrums in ways that build their emotional skills
• Master those tricky reunion moments when you're back together 

Take Care of Yourself Too:

• Explore your own feelings about emotions and parenting
• Strengthen your ability to stay calm when things get intense 
• Learn practical self-care strategies that actually fit into your busy life!

Practice in a Safe Space: 

• Try out new approaches through supported discussion and role-playing with other parents
• Share experiences and learn from each other!

The Foundation TOTS is grounded in attachment theory - the science of building strong, secure parent-child bonds that help children thrive emotionally and socially. Please join us to gain confidence, reduce stress, and enjoy these precious early years even more!

Details

7 sessions over 8 weeks 

Goals of the program

1. Build parents' knowledge about toddlers' emotional development
2. Help parents teach their toddlers about emotions and how to manage them 
3. Build closer connections between parents and toddlers 
4. Help parents from being overwhelmed by their own feelings when parenting 
5. Teach parents skills in emotion coaching.

Fees apply to non-Medicare cardholders.

Open to NSW, TAS and ACT residents only

👶 Limited places available for childminding. 

👶 Tuning in to Toddlers runs for 8 sessions in total. Dates for sessions are: 4/6/26, 11/6/26, 18/6/26, 25/6/26, 2/7/26 23/7/26, 30/7/26, 6/8/26 You need to agree to attend a pre-group interview, complete baseline and evaluation questionnaires and anticipate that you will be able to attend at least 7 out of the 8 sessions.