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The In-Tune Parent

Making the parenting journey easier by providing tangible solutions to reduce the overwhelm of raising children aged 2-8, this parenting resource helps you create an In-Tune household where imperfect people bring out the best in each other. Cheers to more steaming cups of tea while the kids happily do their thing!
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Contents of The In-Tune Parent

How The In-Tune Parent is structured
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Disclaimer
Confidentiality Clause
Access Further Support from Connect Occupational Therapy
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S - Set The Scene for Play

Intro - Tuning Into Play
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Choosing Optimum Resources for Independent Play
Setting Up a Toy Rotation That Suits You and Your Kids
Optimum Ways to Set Up and Present Toys for Independent Play
Easy Ways to Change The Environment to Promote Play
How to Set Up Developmentally Appropriate Invitations to Play
Sandpit Play: Why It's So Good and How to Promote It
Ways to Promote Safe Climbing at Home
Extending on Water Play in The Backyard
Creating Engaging Spaces to Hide in Your Backyard
The Benefits of Having a Swing in Your Backyard
BONUS: How To Build A Toddler Friendly Mud Kitchen - For Hours of Independent Play!
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HANDOUT: Using Play Schemas to Extend on Independent Play
MINI E-BOOK: Recipes for Play
MINI E-BOOK: Unlock Backyard Play with Loose Parts!
Worksheet: Module 1 | S - Set up for Play

M - Managing Meltdowns

IMPORTANT NOTE
Intro: Manage Meltdowns
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Tuning Into "The Why": Reflecting on Naturally Appropriate Brain Development
Tuning Into "The Why": - An Acronym for You To Remember
Tuning Into "The Why": What Does Temperament Have to Do With Meltdowns?
Tuning Into "The Why": After School/Kindy Restraint Collapse
How to Manage Screen Time Meltdowns
How to Collect Your Child to Help with Transitions
Practical Strategies to Guide Through Meltdowns
Using "Sensory" Strategies - What is "Sensory"?
Impact of Screen Time on Developing Sensory Systems
List of Sensory Strategies to Use After Screen Time
Worksheet: Module 2 | M - Managing Meltdowns

A- Apply Sensory Strategies

Apply Sensory Strategies - What Do We Mean by "Sensory"?
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What Does It Mean to Be "Regulated"?
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The Three Foundational Sensory Systems
Five "Other" Senses and Their Link to Safety and Danger
Creating a Sensory Lifestyle
How to Notice Early Warning Signs of Dysregulation
Creating Your Sensory Lifestyle: Part 2
A Word About Vestibular
Integrating "Co-occupations" Into Your Sensory Lifestyle
HANDOUT: The Foundational Sensory Systems

R - Relationships and Connection

Connected Parenting
Worksheet: Module 4 | R - Relationship and Connection

T - Tools for Transitioning

Tools for transitioning
Your Screen Management Toolkit - NEW AUGUST 2022
HANDOUT: Audio Stories: The Why, How, and Where!
Morning and Bedtime "I Can Get Ready" Visual Schedules - NEW May 2022

BONUS | From Screen Time to GREEN TIME: Getting Your Family Out in Nature

From Screen Time to Green Time
DOWNLOAD: From Screen Time to Green Time
DOWNLOAD: Nature & Child Development

BONUS | Creating a Sensory Space

ACCESS TO: Create A Calming Sensory Space in Your Home

BONUS | REAL LIFE SCREEN MANAGEMENT

Impact of Screen Time on Development
Screen-Free Mealtimes Masterclass (Audio Only)
Summary of Evidence - New 2022
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Parents and Screens: Addressing Our OWN Screen Time
HANDOUT: Impact Of Screen Time

BONUS | Practical Parenting to The Rhythm of Your Cycle

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Audio Recording
Video Recording

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