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Dads Turning Into Kids (TIK) Multicultural Parenting Program

FOCUS Connect’s Dads Turning Into Kids (TIK) program is dedicated to strengthening the emotional bond between fathers and their children in the South West Sydney region. The program aims to enhance parent-child communication, support the development of emotional management skills in children, prevent behavioural issues, and more by improving fathers' or father figures’ emotional competence and skills.

About Dads Tuning Into Kids (TIK)

The Dads Turning Into Kids (TIK) program is designed to enhance fathers’ and father figures’ emotional coaching skills, empowering them to better understand and connect with their children. This program focuses on building emotional intelligence through effective "emotion coaching," helping dads manage emotions, address behavioural issues, and resolve conflicts constructively.


By participating in the TIK program, fathers will embark on a journey toward greater emotional awareness and acceptance, both for themselves and their children. This increased understanding enables them to guide their children in expressing their feelings clearly, fostering a supportive environment where emotions are recognised and respected.

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How Can The Dads Tuning Into Kids Program Help?

Find Out How the Program Will Benefit the Whole Family

The Dads Turning Into Kids (TIK) program offers valuable support for parents and carers across South West Sydney in managing their children’s emotions. At the same time, children gain essential emotional intelligence skills that contribute to their overall well-being.

In the Dads Turning Into Kids (TIK) Program, parents will learn how to:

✔ Recognise and understand their child's emotional expressions.

✔ Respond to their child's emotions with support and constructive guidance.

✔ Encourage open and honest communication about feelings within the family.

✔ Teach children effective ways to express their emotions.

✔ Help children identify and accurately name their emotions.

✔ Create a positive and empathetic family environment.

✔ Address and resolve conflicts in ways that foster emotional growth.

✔ Build stronger, more connected relationships through shared emotional experiences.

Children with high emotional intelligence are more likely to:

✔ Build stronger, healthier relationships with peers and adults.

✔ Show resilience when facing stress and challenges.

✔ Maintain a positive self-image and higher self-esteem.

✔ Demonstrate empathy, improving their social interactions.

✔ Manage their emotions effectively, leading to fewer behavioural issues.

✔ Solve problems and make decisions with an awareness of emotional impacts.

✔ Communicate their needs and feelings constructively.

✔ Achieve success in academics and extracurricular activities by applying emotional insights to learning and teamwork.

A father and daughter are sitting at a table eating cereal.

What To Expect

By joining the Dads Tuning into Kids (TIK) program, you will experience a supportive, inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environment. Our experienced facilitators are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised guidance, ensuring that each father or father figure receives the support needed to strengthen their relationship with their children.

Need Support or Know Someone Who Does?

If you need support, call us at 02 4627 1188 or contact us via our online enquiry form, and we will get back to you shortly to discuss your needs and how we can assist you. If you know someone who could benefit from our services, refer them to FOCUS Connect to help them receive the support they need and deserve.

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