Tuning in to Teens (TINT)
Tuning in to Teens (TINT) is a six-week evidence-based parenting program designed to help parents of adolescents aged 10–18 improve communication and strengthen family relationships. Delivered by experienced psychologists at our psychology clinic in Mascot, Sydney, the program equips parents with strategies to support their teen’s emotional development, reduce conflict, and build connection during the teenage years.
Benefits
Parents who attend TINT learn to:
- Recognise and respond to their teen’s emotions with empathy.
- Improve communication and reduce family conflict.
- Support teens in developing resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
- Strengthen family relationships with strategies grounded in psychology and neuroscience.
- Reduce stress and improve wellbeing for both parents and adolescents.
Skills Covered
- What emotional coaching looks like
- Emotional acceptance of self and teens
- Emotional acceptance of self and teens
- Coaching and navigating intense emotions
- Building self control muscles in teens: differentiating angry feelings and angry behaviours. Coaching boundaries.
- Future coaching road map: Consolidating skills and appreciating different parenting styles and how this impacts teens
Participation Requirements
- Parents or carers of adolescents aged 10–18.
- Commitment to attend all six sessions.
- Willingness to practise skills at home to reinforce learning.
Why It Matters
The teenage years can be a time of emotional intensity, stress, and change. Parents often struggle to support their child through challenges such as anxiety, school pressures, peer relationships, or behavioural difficulties. TINT empowers parents with practical tools to guide their teen through these challenges while nurturing stronger, more supportive relationships. Delivered by psychologists with expertise in family therapy, stress management, and adolescent development, the program helps create a calmer, more connected family environment.
Proven Results
The Tuning into Teens Program is an evidence-based parenting program with proven results from multiple research studies, including randomized controlled trials. These studies show significant improvements in both parents and adolescents across several key areas:
Proven Results for Parents and Caregivers
Parents who participate in the program report a number of benefits:
- Improved Emotion Socialization: Parents learn to become “emotion coaches,” responding to their teen’s emotions in
supportive ways rather than being dismissive or critical. - Better Communication & Relationships: Parents report improved communication, stronger bonds, increased empathy, and less conflict with their adolescents.
- Enhanced Emotional Competence: Parents gain greater awareness and regulation of their own emotions and improved impulse control.
- Reduced Mental Health Symptoms: Studies indicate a reduction in parent anxiety and depressive symptoms.
- Increased Confidence: Parents report feeling more confident in their parenting skills.
Proven Results for Teenagers
The program’s focus on building emotional intelligence in teens leads to positive outcomes for youth as well:
- Reduced Behavior Problems: Studies show a significant reduction in youth externalizing behavior problems (e.g., acting out).
- Lower Anxiety & Depression: Teens report fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Improved Emotional Regulation: Adolescents learn to better understand and manage their own emotions effectively.
- Better Social Skills: Emotionally intelligent teens are more likely to make friends easily, cope with peer pressure, and have more stable
relationships as they grow older. - Brain Changes: Research using fMRI analysis has even shown changes in the brain region responsible for calming among teens whose mothers participated in the program, indicating a physiological impact of improved parenting strategies.
Participation Requirements
- Parents or carers of adolescents aged 10–18.
- Commitment to attend all six sessions.
- Willingness to practise skills at home to reinforce learning.
Why It Matters
The teenage years can be a time of emotional intensity, stress, and change. Parents often struggle to support their child through challenges such as anxiety, school pressures, peer relationships, or behavioural difficulties. TINT empowers parents with practical tools to guide their teen through these challenges while nurturing stronger, more supportive relationships. Delivered by psychologists with expertise in family therapy, stress management, and adolescent development, the program helps create a calmer, more connected family environment.
Proven Results
The Tuning into Teens Program is an evidence-based parenting program with proven results from multiple research studies, including randomized controlled trials. These studies show significant improvements in both parents and adolescents across several key areas:
Proven Results for Parents and Caregivers
Parents who participate in the program report a number of benefits:
- Improved Emotion Socialization: Parents learn to become “emotion coaches,” responding to their teen’s emotions in
supportive ways rather than being dismissive or critical. - Better Communication & Relationships: Parents report improved communication, stronger bonds, increased empathy, and less conflict with their adolescents.
- Enhanced Emotional Competence: Parents gain greater awareness and regulation of their own emotions and improved impulse control.
- Reduced Mental Health Symptoms: Studies indicate a reduction in parent anxiety and depressive symptoms.
- Increased Confidence: Parents report feeling more confident in their parenting skills.
Proven Results for Teenagers
The program’s focus on building emotional intelligence in teens leads to positive outcomes for youth as well:
- Reduced Behavior Problems: Studies show a significant reduction in youth externalizing behavior problems (e.g., acting out).
- Lower Anxiety & Depression: Teens report fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Improved Emotional Regulation: Adolescents learn to better understand and manage their own emotions effectively.
- Better Social Skills: Emotionally intelligent teens are more likely to make friends easily, cope with peer pressure, and have more stable
relationships as they grow older. - Brain Changes: Research using fMRI analysis has even shown changes in the brain region responsible for calming among teens whose mothers participated in the program, indicating a physiological impact of improved parenting strategies.
How Can I Apply to Participate?
We’d love to welcome your teen into the program.
Book an initial consultation to confirm whether Tuning in to Teens is the right fit for your teen.
Tuning into Teens Parent Program (TINT).
Support Connection, Communication and Emotional Understanding
Tuning in to Teens (TINT) is an evidence-informed parenting program designed to support parents and carers in strengthening their relationship with their adolescent while fostering emotional understanding and connection.
This structured, psychologist-led program is grounded in emotion coaching principles and focuses on supporting parents to better understand, respond to, and guide their teen through the challenges of adolescence.
Through guided discussion, reflection, and practical strategies, parents are supported to respond to emotions with empathy and structure, strengthen communication, and create a more connected and supportive family environment.
Is This the Right Fit?
This program may be suitable if you:
- Want to strengthen your relationship with your teen
- Feel unsure how to respond to your teen’s emotions
- Experience frequent conflict or communication breakdowns
- Want to support your teen’s emotional regulation and resilience
- Are navigating behavioural or emotional changes
- Are motivated to learn and practise new parenting strategies
Skills Developed
Parents develop practical, real-world skills across key areas:
Emotional Coaching
- Understanding and responding to emotions with empathy
- Supporting teens through difficult emotional experiences
- Building emotional awareness in both parent and teen
Communication and Connection
- IStrengthening communication with your teen
- Strengthening trust and connection
- Creating a safe and supportive emotional environment
Managing Behaviour and Conflict
- Differentiating emotions from behaviours
- Setting boundaries while maintaining connection
- Supporting teens to navigate conflict
Building Resilience
- Supporting emotional regulation and coping
- Reducing stress within the family environment
- Encouraging independence and confidence
Finding the Right Support
We understand that supporting your teen through emotions and communication can feel important. Our team is here to guide you through the process, helping you understand your teen’s needs and determine whether Tuning in to Teens is the right fit, or recommend the most appropriate support option.
Ready to strengthen your relationship with your teen and build a more connected family environment?
Contact our team to learn more or secure your place in the next Tuning in to Teens program.