{"id":31766,"date":"2026-03-26T14:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rasa.org.au\/?p=31766"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T23:56:52","slug":"understanding-your-childs-behaviour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rasa.org.au\/it\/hub\/understanding-your-childs-behaviour\/","title":{"rendered":"How Let’s Connect Helps You Understand Your Child’s Behaviour"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Let’s Connect Game is a free online tool developed by Relationships Australia SA to help parents and carers practise responding to everyday parenting moments with connection and care. It presents realistic scenarios where a child’s behaviour is communicating something, and invites you to slow down, tune in, and consider how you want to respond.<\/p>

Below is a closer look at how the game works and why understanding what’s behind your child’s behaviour can strengthen your relationship with them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is your childs' behaviour telling you?<\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your child just used your credit card to buy something online. Or they\u2019re refusing to brush their teeth, again. In that moment, how do you respond?<\/p>

Most parents and carers know these situations well. They happen fast, they\u2019re stressful, and it\u2019s easy to react before you\u2019ve had time to think. But what if you had a chance to slow down, consider what your child might be feeling, and explore how to stay connected in those moments?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A free tool built for real parenting moments<\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Let\u2019s Connect Game is a free, mobile-friendly online game developed by the Children and Parenting Support team at Relationships Australia SA. It\u2019s quick to play, works on any device, and doesn\u2019t require a sign-up or download.<\/p>

The game presents you with a series of realistic scenarios, each featuring a child whose behaviour is communicating something.

Rather than testing you for the ‘right’ answer, it’s a chance to pause, tune in to what your child might need, and think about how you want to show up in that moment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The choices you make are categorised across three areas: how well you identified and responded to your child\u2019s emotional needs, how well you looked after your own wellbeing, and how effectively you nurtured your bond with your child.

Some scenarios will be timed, reflecting the split-second decisions parents often face.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Children don\u2019t always have the words to tell us what they\u2019re feeling. Instead, they show us through their behaviour. A child who is defiant at morning routines might be feeling anxious about the day ahead. A child who takes something without asking might be testing boundaries as a way of seeking connection or attention.<\/p>

When we can pause and consider what\u2019s behind the behaviour, rather than reacting to it, we\u2019re better placed to respond in a way that builds trust and emotional safety. The game offers a space to notice the emotional need behind the action, to practice regulating your own response, and strengthen your connection with your child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A tool for professionals too<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Let\u2019s Connect Game was originally developed as a conversation starter. Counsellors, social workers, family support workers and other professionals can use it as a practical, low-barrier entry point for discussions with parents and carers about emotional connection, parenting under pressure, and understanding children\u2019s needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Whether you\u2019re a parent looking for a way to explore how you connect with your child in difficult moments, or a professional looking for a practical tool to use in your work with families, the Let\u2019s Connect Game is free and works on any device.<\/p>

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Relationships Australia SA<\/strong> offers counselling and support for families, children and young people. Call 1300 364 277<\/a><\/strong> to talk to a Family Advisor about the right service for you.<\/p>

Kids Helpline<\/strong> provides free counselling for young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800<\/a><\/strong> or visit kidshelpline.com.au<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

Parentline<\/strong> offers confidential phone support for parents and carers. Call 1300 364 100<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Service Acknowledgment<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Children and Parenting Support is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.<\/p>

The Let’s Connect Game was developed by the Children and Parenting Support<\/a> team at Relationships Australia SA. Children and Parenting Support provides a range of programs to help parents and carers build stronger connections with their children, including counselling, group programs, and practical resources.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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