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

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.

Webinar Recording: What Can I Do When My Child Feels Angry?

Expert guest, Gary Nicholls, shares suggestions for supporting children when they feel angry.

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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