Parent-Guided Feelings & Calm Down Skills Session
A parent-guided video session to help young children identify feelings, calm their body, and express emotions in simple words.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for Your Child?
- Why Young Children Struggle With Feelings
- Teaching Feeling Words
- Body Clues of Feelings
- Main Practice: Name, Breathe, Ask
- Calm Corner Setup
- Parent Response Scripts
- 7-Day Feelings Practice Plan
- When to Seek Professional Help
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Parent Child Emotion Self-Check
A gentle reflection on your child's big feelings.
Feelings Faces Chart
Simple feeling faces your child can point to.
Name-Breathe-Ask Card
A pocket card for the three calm-down steps.
Calm Corner Checklist
Set up a cosy, comforting calm corner.
7-Day Feelings Practice Plan
One gentle feelings step a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Children who get upset easily, struggle to name feelings, cry quickly, shout, become restless, or need help calming down.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Severe emotional outbursts, self-harm behaviour, developmental concerns, trauma, abuse, extreme aggression, or major daily impairment.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
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