Calm Parenting for Big Emotions
Handle meltdowns, defiance, and power struggles without yelling. Learn simple, therapist-guided strategies to help your child develop emotional regulation—and create a calmer home.
Imagine this instead...
Instead of constant power struggles… → calmer, more predictable interactions Instead of reacting in frustration… → responding with confidence Instead of feeling overwhelmed… → feeling equipped and supported
Module 1: Understanding Your Child’s Behavior
Why children have big emotional reactions—and what’s really happening beneath the behavior.
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Welcome to Module 1
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In this Module...
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Have You Ever Thought...
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Behaviour is Communication
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The Emotional Brain vs. Thinking Brain
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The Upstairs and Downstairs Brain
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Brain Science During Meltdowns
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Why Reasoning Doesn't Work During Meltdowns
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Children's Emotional Weather
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What Children Need When They Are Overwhelmed
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The Stress Response
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The Fight Response
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The Flight Response
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The Freeze Response
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Behaviour is Communication
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When Kids Lack the Skill
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The Skill Gap Concept
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Understanding Temperament
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Reframing Strong Emotions
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Old Thinking vs. New Thinking
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A New Way to Respond
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Connection Before Correction
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Parent Reflection
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Module 1 Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways
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Thank You
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About this course
- $50.00
- 25 lessons
- In this module, you’ll learn why children have big emotional reactions and what’s really happening beneath the behavior. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how your child’s brain develops, why meltdowns happen, and why reasoning doesn’t work in the moment. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to see your child’s behavior differently—and respond with more clarity, confidence, and calm.
- You’ll gain a clear understanding of how your child’s brain develops, why meltdowns happen, and why reasoning doesn’t work in the moment.
- By the end of this module, you’ll be able to see your child’s behavior differently—and respond with more clarity, confidence, and calm.
You’re not a bad parent—this is just really hard
Parenting a child with big emotions can feel exhausting. You want to stay calm. You want to respond differently. But in the moment, everything escalates so quickly. This course will help you understand why—and what to do instead.
Created by a Licensed Therapist
Kimberly Braun Hauser is an independently licensed social worker with over 26 years of experience. Throughout her career, Kimberly has worked with children and families navigating anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and parenting stress—helping parents better understand what’s driving their child’s behavior and how to respond in ways that actually lead to change. Kimberly’s approach integrates evidence-based, solution-focused strategies with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation—both for children and the adults supporting them. This course is built directly from the work she has done with families over decades, translating complex psychological concepts into simple, actionable steps that help reduce meltdowns, improve connection, and create a calmer home environment. Her goal is to help parents feel more confident, more equipped, and less alone in the hardest moments of parenting.