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.

Anger & Behaviour | Rachel Thynne

Rachel talks to Clare about anger and shares simple ways to help your child calm down when they feel angry.

4 Ways to Help Your Older Child Calm Down

Understand the best ways to respond to your teenager, with simple suggestions to help them calm down.

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.

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Supporting a Grumpy Teenager

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Understand why your teenager seems to be grumpy, with ideas for improving communication with them.

What Can I Do When My Child Feels Worried?

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Join Gary Nicholls as he looks at ways to support your child when they feel worried.

What Can I Do When My Child Feels Angry?

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

How to Co-Parent When There is Disagreement

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Finding common ground and positive solutions when parents disagree.

Relationships | Episode 6: Breakups

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Part of teenage relationships are a few breakups along the way. Find out what your teen really needs from you to help.

Supporting Your Child Through the Holidays

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Holidays are meant to be fun, but they can sometimes be tough for children. Find out how you can best support them.

Childcare During School Holidays: Using Family Support

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Asking family members to provide childcare during school holidays sounds easy - but it can take work to make it successful.

Social & Emotional Mental Health | Karl Pupe

Podcast

In this episode, Clare looks at how we can support social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs in schools.

Teenagers and Mobile Phones

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Clare talks to Dr Dean Burnett about some of the challenges parents and carers face around teenagers and mobile phones.

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