Supporting Children With Big Emotions

These case studies will offer strategies for short-term relief AND long-term solutions (using The 4R Method).

Your child makes a big deal about small things
Your child is disrespectful when they’re in yuck
Your child melts down when they lose
When your child is worried and won’t listen to reason
Your child resists or shuts down when you try to help them
Your child won’t try new things

These scripts apply the “RESPOND Effectively” step of The 4R Method to real scenarios.

When your child gets more upset when you try to calm them down
When your child is worried and won’t listen to reason
When your child melts down when they lose
When your child is disrespectful when they’re in Yuck

These resources offer suggestions that may lead to more effective results as you handle situations with your child(ren).

To help your child handle disappointment and frustration
To respond effectively to big emotions
When discussing difficult situations with your child
To support a child who is worrying
To respond effectively to a child’s concerns

Child has tantrums and prefers the other parent
Meltdowns due to perfectionism
Child can’t stand losing
Managing nervous energy
Anxiety at night
Angry at the end of the school year

These brief videos offer quick tips related to supporting children with big emotions.

When your child is anxious or worried, don’t cheer them up. Do this instead.
What Works When Your Child Is in the Middle of Big Emotions or Behaviors
How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Melting Down
When Your Child Is Melting Down in Public

What works when your child is having a big emotion or reaction
How to respond to kids’ big emotions when things don’t go their way
Solutions for a mom with a child who worries
Teaching kids to cope with feelings in a healthy way