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As parents, we all make mistakes—no one gets it right every time. But when we know when and how to lean in with connection, real change happens. Children feel safe, seen, and understood, strengthening their ability to manage emotions and face challenges with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop empowers parents by providing practical strategies for nurturing emotional development. Key learnings include:
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Emotional Growth and Brain Development: Understand the neuroscience of emotions from babyhood to the teenage years, explained in simple, practical terms
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Co-Regulation Across Ages: Learn tailored strategies for guiding your child’s emotions at different developmental stages, helping them feel understood and connected.
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Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships: Discover techniques to nurture emotional regulation while deepening your bond and sense of security with your child.
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Managing Emotional Overwhelm: Gain proactive tools to calmly and compassionately support your child when big feelings arise.
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Constructive Communication: Unlock effective strategies for talking with your teen, even during difficult conversations.
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Creating Emotional Safety: Build a home environment where your child feels safe to express and process emotions.
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Parental Emotional Regulation: Reflect on your own feelings and learn how to model calm, healthy coping.
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Hands-On Practice: Engage in interactive activities that make applying these insights easy and actionable in your daily parenting.
Presented by Nicole Dorrington
Psychologist | Director, PsychInMind.
For the past four years, Nicole has run this workshop to help parents nurture their children’s ability to connect with their emotions and learn how to regulate together while building strong, healthy relationships. She’s passionate about sharing practical strategies that parents can use every day to guide their children through big feelings with calm and compassion.
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This workshop focuses on real-life parenting—understanding your child’s emotional world, tuning into their needs, and co-regulating to build skills for life. You’ll also reflect on your own emotional responses and feel more equipped to navigate tricky behaviours with calm, empathy, and connection.
Nicole’s approach is rooted in connection before correction, laying the foundation for resilience, self-awareness, and lasting relationships.