About

1‑2‑3 Magic® and Emotion Coaching is a practical, evidence‑based parenting program that helps parents and carers respond to challenging behaviour with confidence, consistency and care.

Rather than relying on punishment or lengthy explanations in the heat of the moment, the program teaches simple, easy‑to‑use strategies to guide behaviour while also supporting children to understand and manage their emotions. Parents learn how to reduce conflict, avoid power struggles and respond calmly, even during stressful situations.

By combining clear behaviour guidance with emotion coaching, 1‑2‑3 Magic® and Emotion Coaching supports families to build stronger relationships, improve emotional regulation and create a calmer, more positive home environment that promotes children’s wellbeing and development.

What will I learn?

Participants will learn how to:

• Reduce challenging behaviours without yelling or punishment
• Set clear, consistent boundaries
• Support children to understand and manage emotions
• Build emotional regulation and resilience
• Respond calmly and confidently in difficult moments

Who is it for? 

• Recommended for parents and carers of children aged 2 – 12
• Families supporting children with neurodiversity
• Foster and kinship carers

How to book: 

Please note our services require an intake assessment to ensure they are suitable.

• Please access our booking page to book a suitable time for us to contact you to complete the intake process.
• If the booking is urgent or you are following up a previous registration, please call directly on 1800 967 894 

If you are from a referral agency and wish to refer a client, please complete the online referral form here.

CatholicCare Wollongong’s Families & Communities program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Concessions apply, dependent on financial circumstances.