10/21/2025
When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.
We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.
Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.
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Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit
Helping children turn big emotions into skills for life.
When a child’s emotions feel too big to handle, it can be overwhelming — for them and for you.
Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit is your go-to resource for guiding children through strong emotions with empathy, clarity, and proven strategies.
What’s Inside:
• Step-by-step calming strategies for moments of overwhelm
• Practical activities to build emotional awareness
• Visual aids to help children recognise and name their feelings
• Scripts and prompts for supportive conversations
• Tools for parents, educators, and support staff
This toolkit is grounded in evidence-based approaches to emotional regulation. It’s designed to work in classrooms, at home, and in one-to-one settings, helping children learn how to manage their emotions in ways that are safe, healthy, and empowering.
Download now and start turning emotional overwhelm into growth, resilience, and connection.
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