When parenting feels challenging, support makes all the difference
Parenting is a rewarding journey and it can also bring challenges along the way.
We offer a range of free parenting programs and individual appointments designed to support parents/carergivers to strengthen connections with their children, build confidence in the parent-child relationship and promote self awareness.
Parenting Programs & Appointments
We offer a range of FREE parenting programs and individual and couple parenting appointments.
Facilitated by our qualified and experienced team of parenting educators/ coaches.
Our services are open to all members of the community and are delivered in a welcoming, safe and confidential environment.
Tuning in to Kids™
Parenting your Child
Strengthen the relationship with your child by learning practical ways to connect, understand emotions, and respond with confidence.
Tuning into Kids™
[for children 5-12 years]
Tuning into Kids™ is a six -week parenting program focused on the developing the emotional connection between parents and carers and their children.
How can it help me and my child?
Tuning into Kids™ programs are proven to be successful in building parenting skills, improving relationships between parents and carers and their children and building emotional resilience and independence among children. When children develop their emotional skills they are better equipped for the ups and downs of life.
Making a booking
The program is free for members of the community. To find out more or to make a booking please call (02) 9666 5047 to talk to one of our friendly parenting team.
Tuning into Teens™
Parenting your Teenager
Strengthen your connection with your teen by building open communication and practical emotion-coaching skills that support their ability to understand, regulate, and manage emotions.
Tuning into Teens™
[young people 12+ years]
Tuning into Teens™ is a six-session program helping parents and carers guide their teen to become more self-assured, cope better with conflict and self-regulate their emotions.
How can it help me and my teenager?
The program will help parents and carers build stronger, lasting relationships with their teenage children, and teach techniques to manage challenging behavour.
Making a booking
The program is free for members of the community. To find out more or to make a booking please call (02) 9666 5047 to talk to one of our friendly parenting team.
Dads Tuning into Kids™
Parenting for Dads
Build stronger connections with your kids by learning practical tools to help them understand and manage their feelings.
Dad’s Tuning in to Kids supports confident, emotionally connected parenting.
Dads Tuning into Kids™
Parenting for Dads
This program focuses on the emotional connection and attachment between a father and their child.
How can it help me and my child?
The program will assist dads in developing skills to recognize, understand and manage their own and their child’s feelings.
It helps dads to become more aware of their child’s emotions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively, even in difficult circumstances.
Dads will gain skills in assisting their child to problem solve, and guide their child’s behaviour within appropriate limits.
Making a booking
The program is free for members of the community. To find out more or to make a booking please call (02) 9666 5047 to talk to one of our friendly parenting team.
Individual Parenting Appointments
BFCC’s experienced team of qualified parenting educators and coaches are available for in-person appointments to help you gain new perspectives and skills for handling difficult issues like tantrums, sleeping problems, separation anxiety, fussy eating and many more.
Confidential parenting appointments are free to the local community. In consultation with you, appropriate referrals to other support agencies may be made.
On-site childcare may be possible during your appointments with one of our qualified team. Please make a request when you book an appointment.