Big Emotions in Small Bodies – The Regulation Toolkit
A practical, in-the-moment companion to Big Emotions in Small Bodies
Big Emotions in Small Bodies – The Regulation Toolkit is a calm, supportive digital toolkit designed for parents who understand the theory of emotional regulation — but need practical help in real life, when emotions are high and thinking is hard.
This toolkit was created for the moments when reading another chapter isn’t realistic: after school meltdowns, bedtime struggles, emotional overload, or days when you are running on empty.
Rather than adding more information, this toolkit focuses on doing less — more effectively.
What this toolkit helps with
- Intense emotional meltdowns and overwhelm
- After-school emotional release
- Repeated dysregulation patterns you can’t quite make sense of
- Feeling unsure what to say (or not say) in the moment
- Emotional exhaustion, guilt, or self-doubt as a parent
- Communicating concerns calmly with teachers or caregivers
These tools are not meant to be studied, completed perfectly, or used all at once.
They are designed to reduce decision fatigue and offer support exactly where you are.
What’s included in The Regulation Toolkit
This fully hyperlinked digital toolkit includes six practical support sections, each with a clear purpose:
Emergency Support (Use when emotions are high)
• Emergency Emotional Regulation Cards
• Emotion Scripts Library for Parents
Understanding Your Child’s Regulation Pattern
• My Child’s Emotional Regulation Profile
After-School Recovery & Prevention
• After-School Recovery Toolkit
Parent Regulation Reset
• Parent Regulation Reset Guide
Gentle Reflection
• Monthly Progress Reflection
Home–School Communication
• Teacher & Caregiver Communication Templates
Each section can be accessed independently, so parents can jump straight to what they need without reading the entire file.
How this toolkit is different
- Focuses on co-regulation, not behaviour control
- Uses simple, supportive language when words disappear
- Prioritises safety, connection, and nervous-system regulation
- Supports both the child’s regulation and the parent’s
- Designed for real homes, real schedules, and real emotions
This is not a behavior chart, reward system, or compliance-based approach.
It’s a practical companion for parents who want to respond calmly — even when it’s hard.
Who this toolkit is for
- Parents of young children aged 3–8
- Families navigating frequent meltdowns or emotional overwhelm
- Parents who feel emotionally exhausted or unsure what to do next
- Caregivers who want supportive, developmentally appropriate tools
- Families raising children across cultures, languages, or school systems
How to use it
- You do not need every tool.
- You do not need to start at the beginning.
- Start with the section that feels most supportive today.
- Return whenever you need.
Format: Digital PDF (fully hyperlinked)
Language: English
Delivery: Instant download
Note: This is a digital product. No physical items will be shipped.
You do not need to use every tool.
The right tool is the one that helps today.
Bonus audio overview:
Press 'play' on the video image above to listen to a short, supportive podcast-style introduction that walks you through the core ideas behind Big Emotions in Small Bodies and how this resource can support you in real-life moments.
