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

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.

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.

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

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Learn what you can do if you dislike or disapprove of your teenager's relationship while still being supportive of them.

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Help your teenager find friends, build strong friendships, and cope with friendship break-ups.

3 Stereotypes That Affect How You Parent Your Teen

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We examine three common beliefs about boys and girls to find out if they affect how you parent your teenager.

How to Cope With Embarrassing Feelings

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Understand why your older child feels embarrassed and find ways to improve their self-esteem.

Anger & Behaviour | Rachel Thynne

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

3 Damaging Stereotypes & How to Change Them

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We look at three common beliefs about boys and girls, explore the problems of stereotypes and share simple solutions you can use.

4 Ways to Help Your Older Child Calm Down

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

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