Calming Down

Practical support to reduce distressed behaviour.

Our Calming Down collection unpicks the reasons behind your child’s angry outbursts and helps you find simple strategies. You’ll find a range of ideas your child can use to get in control of big emotions before they feel overwhelmed.

- Why do I get big, angry reactions to simple requests?
- How can I reduce tantrums and meltdowns?
- What can I do to help my child calm down?

From toddlers to teens, find the support and practical ideas you need – with more helpful resources added all the time.

Calming down strategies & support

Reduce angry reactions

understand behaviour as communication

The Calming Down Collection

What Can I Do When My Child Feels Angry?

Join Gary Nicholls as he explores ways to support your child when they feel angry.

4 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Calm Down

These tips will help you calm your child down and teach them how to manage strong emotions in the future.

Simple Ways to Stop Your Child Spitting

Understand why your child spits, finding ways to reduce the behaviour and help them communicate in other ways.

How Can I Stop My Child Screaming?

Teach your child how to communicate calmly, without the need for screaming.

Helping Your Angry Child Calm Down

Download our FREE eBook to understand the triggers behind your child’s anger and simple strategies to best support them. Our 14-page eBook…

Is My Child Naturally ‘Naughty’?

Learn why your child is not naturally 'naughty'. They're just trying to communicate with you.

How to Help Your Angry Child Calm Down

Calming strategies you can use with your child to help them cope with angry outbursts.

Easy Ways to Understand Child Tantrums*

Help your child learn to understand and express their emotions when they feel overwhelmed.

How to Recognise When Your Child Feels Agitated

Find ways to calm your agitated child and explore the reasons behind their behaviour.

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Talking To Your Teen About Consent

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Find out what your teen needs to know about consent and why you need to start these conversations early.

Relationships | Episode 4: Positive Relationships

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Find out how to talk to your child about positive relationships, consent, and what healthy relationships look like.

How to Keep Your Child Safe from Abuse

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Help keep your child safe from abuse, spot worrying signs, and have age-appropriate conversations about safety.

Relationships | Episode 3: Setting Boundaries

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Find positive ways to set rules and boundaries for your teenager as they start dating, without damaging your relationship.

What To Do if Your Child Tells You They’ve Been Abused

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Find out how to have conversations with your child, recognise the signs something's wrong, and where to turn for help.

Can Giving Children More Control Help with Behaviour?

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When we empower our children to have agency and make decisions, we can reduce conflict and enjoy better relationships.

Relationships | Episode 2: First Relationships

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Find out about the ages and stages of relationships and what to expect when your teen first starts dating.

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