Parent online course
Big Feelings, Small Humans
Understand why children can move so quickly into overwhelm, what is happening during big emotional reactions, and how co-regulation can help without removing boundaries or losing connection.
What you'll learn
- Understand why big emotional reactions happen in the developing brain.
- Recognise the difference between a behaviour problem and a regulation need.
- Use co-regulation to support a child without removing boundaries.
- Respond to meltdowns and distress in ways that preserve connection.
- Identify your child's individual triggers and calming supports.
Who this is for
- Parents and carers of children aged 2 to 10
- Families experiencing frequent meltdowns or big feelings
- Parents who want to understand behaviour rather than control it
- Carers supporting neurodivergent children
What to expect
Short video lessons you can watch in one sitting or over a week
Downloadable reflection guides and scripts
Practical strategies explained with real-life examples
Lifetime access so you can return when a new stage arrives
Course outline
6 modules with short video lessons, articles, reflection activities and downloadable resources.
- 1
Understanding big feelings
What is happening in a child's brain and body during overwhelm.
2 lessons
- 2
Co-regulation in action
How adults can calm the nervous system first, then guide behaviour.
2 lessons
- 3
Boundaries without rupture
Holding limits while protecting the relationship.
2 lessons
- 4
Everyday application
Bringing the ideas into real family life.
2 lessons
- 5
When support is needed
Recognising when to seek extra help.
2 lessons
- 6
Putting it all together
A final reflection and action plan.
1 lesson
Frequently asked questions
- Is this course only for parents of neurodivergent children?
- No. The ideas are helpful for all families, and they are especially relevant when a child experiences big feelings, sensory needs, anxiety or neurodivergence.
- Can I watch the course more than once?
- Yes. Once enrolled, you have lifetime access to the course content and any future updates.
Ready to start learning?
Work through the course at your own pace and return to the lessons whenever you need a refresher.