IN-TUNE PARENTING

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Equip yourself to get through parenting with independent play, regulating sensory input, and more clarity and confidence all-round.

This is a course for tired, overwhelmed parents of 2 - 8 year olds.

This might be you if you feel like you're constantly wondering "what to do" with your kids
Or if you feel like you're in absolute survival mode each school holidays
Or if you are struggling to find joy in your parenting role
Or if each day it feels like you're overwhelmed and scrambling, just to make it through to bedtime.

You feel like you're working really hard, but still...

you're super overwhelmed because you don't know what to do with your kids
you're overstimulated, ragey, and angry, but don't know what to do about it
you feel like you're failing as a result.

What if you tried living a "sensory lifestyle"?

A sensory lifestyle is where you intentionally use knowledge of the nervous system to have a "sensory lens" on everyday life.

When we as humans intentionally live a sensory lifestyle, our bodies can feel more regulated, more "in-sync", more present, and more calm.

This is true for your kids, as well as for yourself!

A few key shifts

can bring in some quiet, more connected, relaxed times with your kids, more independent play (more time for you!) and better regulation overall for your household.

- Noise goes down.

- Big feelings calm.

And your days can have more joy as a family... rather than feel like a long never-ending battle.

Imagine what it feels like to:

Have solid strategies and tools to create an everyday family life that’s different from what you are living now.

Be crystal clear on how to parent as a sensory sensitive parent and have the tools to be able to balance YOUR needs as well as your children's.

ENJOY parenting more! Enjoy being with your children, and be able to have more FUN every day with your kids.

Understand and apply the foundations of sensory, play, behavior, and routines for yourself and your children.

Parenting really CAN feel easier... that's why I created this programme for you.

The background behind The In-Tune Parent course:

I have been reaching parents online since 2018, either through blogging on on Instagram or TikTok. That's over 5 years now!

I noticed that I would regularly hear from and notice so many Mums who are struggling trying to be present, but also trying to get their kid to play independently so they can just take a breather.

They also feel massively overstimulated, under pressure to be a "perfect parent", and really lack a village around them to support them in their mental health and matrescence journey.

This isn't how it's supposed to be.

In my career as a mental health and paediatric occupational therapist, I've taught SO many tired Mums how to:

know WHAT to do and HOW to do it to get their kids playing independently
structure screen time so it doesn't take over their lives
intentionally create sensory lifestyles for themselves and their kids, so that the whole family feels better and more regulated

Here's what parents say about what I teach:

J - Mum of a 4 year old

Thanks so much for today, I'm blown away. It all makes so much sense and I've struggled for so many years. I'm very grateful.

Parent - 2019

I really value the time I spent talking with Rachel. She has a very calming and supportive style.

She helped me reflect on my child's play preferences and sensory urges so that I can offer him alternatives to screen time.

Parent - 2024

I feel so much better just from talking with you today.

Living a sensory lifestyle is the "missing link", that most other parenting programmes don't offer.

Most parents don’t even realize the relationship between the sensory system and what's going on for them and their children.

But actually, unmet sensory needs can lead to many of the unwanted behaviours in a household.

This is what happens when I intentionally lead my family in living a sensory lifestyle:

I feel more in-tune with my children's behaviour
It allows me to think deeper and figure out what's happening with my kids' behaviour
I am more in-tune with my own sensory overwhelm, I can put strategies in through the day to help me and l can communicate that effectively to my family
My children are more regulated because I intentionally give them specific types of sensory input in the rhythm of our days

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See what other parents have said!

The In-Tune Parent programme is for you if:

➡️ have had your first child and are past the “baby”stage but are wondering how to parent a preschooler
➡️ are sick of trying to entertain your kid with random activities (that take longer to set up than they play with them for)
➡️ have a blank slate of a backyard with kids who aren’t willing to play outside
➡️ have no idea on how to get your kids playing
➡️ have ended up relying heavily on screens to get through the day, but this isn’t sitting right with you and you want a better balance
➡️ have had your second child (or are pregnant) and want to set yourself and your house up well for the next 6 years of parenting
➡️ are a parent who invested in antenatal education before you had your baby, and now you want to further add to your parenting toolbox for the next stages of parenting
➡️ have kids that are sensory seekers/always moving you want to learn more about the sensory systems to help them
➡️ have a child in occupational therapy and you want to access parent education (this course) to supplement that
➡️ suspect your child would benefit from occupational therapy but you are on the waitlist for public/can’t access private due to funds/want to supplement your knowledge
➡️ are an early childhood educator/home based educator who wants to up-skill

Enrol today for $297

or use our payment plan to pay 3 x monthly amounts of $99

Here's how it works

You learn through our incredibly valuable core modules that take you through our Sensory SMART Framework:

SET UP FOR PLAY

Tune-In to your child's play by setting up your backyard or playspaces with play resources that will help them play for extended periods of time. Know how to extend on your children's play, so you can get more time for you!

MANAGE MELTDOWNS

Guide your children through meltdowns while keeping your cool, using concepts based in best-practice relational neuroscience. Made easy for you to understand and apply in every day life.

APPLY SENSORY STRATEGIES

Sensory 101 strategies every parent (and human) should know to create days with more joy and less chaos. Learn how to create a sensory lifestyle, so you and your kids feel better from the inside out.

RELATIONSHIP AND CONNECTION

The basis of play, learn easy ways to provide connection for your kids, so they’re content to play more independently.

TOOLS FOR TRANSITIONS

Translate the concepts you learn to your everyday life with printable downloads, that get everyone on the same page and make implementation a breeze.

Printables like visuals and schedules helps get everyone on the same page, and we've included everything you need to print and go!

The Sensory SMART Framework provides the tools and knowledge that you need to become more "In-Tune" with yourself and your kids

When you parent like this:

you are clear on how to parent as a sensory sensitive parent, and have the tools to do this
you understand the foundations of sensory, play, behavior, communication, and routines for yourself and their children
you have tools to create an everyday family life that’s different from your own childhood
you can better balance your own needs with the needs of your children
you enjoy parenting more
you experience more joy and fun with your kids
you can’t believe how much easier parenting feels!

PLUS! Check out our powerful bonuses, that add to your parenting toolkit!

BONUS ONE

SCREEN TIME TO GREEN TIME

This mini e-course will equip you to confidently:

know what to take on outdoor adventures with your 2 - 8year olds
choose the best spots that facilitate nature play
know what to say and how to act to do get your 2 - 8 year olds playing freely in nature
find your village of outdoor Mamas!

BONUS TWO

REAL LIFE SCREEN MANAGEMENT

Grounded in the real life of parenting four young children, this section is all about setting up healthy screen time routines that suit YOUR family life.

BONUS THREE

CREATE A SENSORY SPACE

This complete mini e-course tells you exactly WHAT you need and HOW to use a sensory space well with your 2 - 8 year olds.

Based in best practice for emotional and sensory regulation, a sensory space can equip both neurotypical and neurodiverse tamariki (children) to manage their days - which makes YOUR job easier as a parent!

BONUS FOUR:

PARENTING TO THE RHYTHYM OF YOUR CYCLE

Learn how to tune into your cycle and apply practical tips to support and enhance your parenting through the month.

In this bonus you will learn deep wisdom about the four stages of your cycle, and gain practical info on how to plan for and prep for each stage.

Offered as a live webinar in March 2023, this topic gives participants life changing knowledge that brings self-compassion and understanding for their parenting.

Check out how our course changed parenting for this Mum of two:

Parent with more clarity, ease, and confidence today, with The In-Tune Parent.

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or pay in full for $297.

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Sounds great, but I’m a busy, tired Mama with two littles... is this course for me?

Yep! We have many parents who sign up after having their second child.

When baby is about 6 months old is a good time to do the course - after you've emerging from the "fog" of newborn days.

In-Tune will help you learn ways to connect with and keep your toddler independently playing while you're busy with baby.

And it will set you up SO well for the rest of your parenting years!

I barely have time to listen to a poddy, let alone complete a course! How long are the vids?

The videos are kept short so you can easily flick between each one.

Parents tell us they find it easy to listen “on the go” when they are folding washing or running errands. You can watch on 1.25x or 1.5x.

And, if you get interrupted, (or fall asleep while putting your toddler to bed?) then you can come back and pick up exactly where you stopped - our platform remembers your spot!

What if I can't get through the course content?

You get lifetime access!

We find that parents keep revisiting our resources as their toddlers grow or their life circumstances change (moving house, recovering from sickness, or having another baby).

Giving lifetime access is one of the ways we can add value to your life and create a supportive environment to help you on your parenting journey.

Is there a list of activities by age?

We have a few lists included, but our "special sauce" is teaching parents how to go BEYOND setting up single "play activities".

You will become an expert in crafting open-ended play opportunities based on your OWN child’s unique play preferences!

Once you know this information, you won't actually have to worry about referring to "lists" any more.

You say the course is for parents of 2-8 year olds. My two kids are 6 & 8yrs old. Will the content be applicable to me?

Most of the content that we teach is based on a stage of development where children are beginning to explore their world away from their primary caregiver.

They need lots of sensory-motor movement and opportunities for safe, free play in this stage, (which is what we guide parents on in the course content)!

We find that when children begin to read independently (around age 7 years) the intensity for parent input can lessen, which is why the course is for 2-8 year olds. Parenting changes after that!

If your children are age 6-8 the content will still be applicable for you.

Parents who sign up when their children are 6 & 8 years old usually message and say "I wish I'd done this sooner!"

Is there access to coaching?

In-Tune parents do have the option to book an add-on 1:1 coaching call with Connect Occupational Therapy, or access as guided version of this course with group coaching calls.

My child or I are neurodivergent. Is this course for us?

At Connect Occupational Therapy we are committed to practicing in way that is neurodiversity affirming. We recognise the strengths that come with being a neurodiverse person, alongside the challenges of living in a world designed for neurotypicals.

We strive to holistically support parents who have autistic children, children with ADHD, sensory processing differences, and also those who are as-yet undiagnosed but in the stage of "wondering".

We are experienced and trained in providing advice through a trauma informed lens.

Parents who are neurodiverse and/or highly sensitive may find the course content particularly helpful as it provides practical parenting strategies grounded in a sensory processing "lens". This advice can differ from mainstream parenting advice and it may well be the answer you've been looking for.

That's exactly what the In-Tune Parenting Programme can give you.

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We KNOW The In-Tune Parenting Programme can help you have more all-round good days.

But if for any reason, after going through The In-Tune Parent, you don’t feel better equipped to experience more playful connection, be more balanced and regulated, and have more solid sensory strategies up your sleeve, then we will refund your investment.

- minus a 3% processing fee and within 90 days of purchase.

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Connect Occupational Therapy breathes positive energy into weary families by equipping parents with sensory tools, independent play, and connected parenting.