Tuning in to kids | Course
February 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm AEDT
RSVP – One ticket per family
If you’re joining from the same screen, you only need to book one ticket for your family. The details you share will stay private and won’t be shared outside Plumtree
Foster your child’s emotional development.
Tuning in to KidsTM is an evidence-based program that helps you support your child in developing emotional intelligence.
You’ll learn skills in emotion coaching—recognizing, understanding, and managing both your and your child’s emotions. When children develop these skills, they’re better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs.
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Tune in to your child’s emotions and understand their emotional experience.
- Communicate with your child in ways that build connection.
- Use new strategies to manage tricky moments.
- Support your child in managing their emotions and handling conflict.
This program is for
Parents, primary carers and family members of children aged 4-12 years.
While Tuning in to Kids is not a disability-specific program, it will provide families with an opportunity to use the approach to their child’s specific needs.
When
Weekly online sessions; Seven sessions, 2 hours each
Attendance at all sessions is required.
From Tuesday 10 February to Tuesday 24 March 2026,
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm AEDT/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS time
Please adjust for your time zone if needed.
Where
The event will be delivered online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in Australia!
Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.
If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.
Cost
Free
RSVP
Please RSVP to secure your place.
Sessions will only run with a minimum of 4 families confirmed.
Flyer
Your facilitator
Melo Kalemkeridis, a trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability.
To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.
Additional info
| Waitlist/Interest in future sessions | If this course is full, you’re welcome to express your interest. We’ll contact you when new sessions are scheduled, and you’ll have the opportunity to register. |
| More about the program | Learn more about the Tuning in to kids program. |
| Certificate of Completion | To receive a certificate of attendance, we kindly ask that participants have their cameras on for all sessions. This helps us confirm your attendance and engagement so that we can provide you with your certificate. |
| Contact details | For more information, please feel free to contact Mana, Parent Learning Manager, at mana@plumtree.org.au |
| Professionals | At this time, we cannot accommodate professionals in this program. Please feel free to share our course details with the families you support. |
| Funding | Plumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program. |
Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for 40 years, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops.
We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.
Our award-winning, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed.
