If You’re The Parent of a Toddler And Suddenly…
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Getting dressed means a guaranteed meltdown
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Meal times are a constant battle. Even their favourite food since forever is suddenly “Yucky!”
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Bath time is so hard you’re tempted just to let them stay dirty
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Brushing their teeth is almost impossible
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You almost have to drag them to the car whenever it’s time to leave a friend’s house or anywhere fun
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Biting or hitting has become a frequent part of social events, childcare & school
Take a breath. Relax. We’ve got you.
Hi! It’s Emma, Founder of Brightest Beginning!
To be honest, I didn’t know the answers to all of this either.
As an Occupational Therapist, I had a few strategies up my sleeve to help with emotional regulation and avoiding tantrums and meltdowns, but it wasn’t anywhere near enough to prepare me for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with a growing toddler.
Thankfully, I had a secret, I would say ‘weapon’, but that isn’t how I’d describe Isobel…
She’s one of the most intelligent, insightful, and measured people I’ve ever met.
And the best Clinical Psychologist I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling a colleague.
She’s also an incredible friend.
Whenever we run into challenging behaviour with our toddler, I have the privilege of being able to pick up the phone and ask her for advice.
After 10-15 minutes on the phone with Izzy, I have the answers.
And oh my goodness… It works. Every. Single. Time.
Is it instant? No, not always.
But I love her approach so much because it’s all backed by science and what we know about children’s brains and how they develop.
Her strategies work to calm even the most intense situations, and they also work over the long term, helping to develop kids who can self-regulate their emotions, are emotionally intelligent and well-balanced, have high self-esteem, confidence, and a great connection with us as a family.
While I’m extremely lucky to have Isobel on speed-dial, I realise not everyone has direct access to a Clinical Psychologist to help with their toddler behaviour questions on a whim.
Which is why I planted the seed over many social events, until I finally convinced her to create something that is available to everyone.
And that’s how Happy Place was born.
Now you can get access to all of her strategies to help manage every aspect of toddler behaviour, comfortable in the knowledge that you’re teaching your child how to regulate their emotions without using fear, punishment (which doesn’t work anyway), or teaching them to hide emotions.
30-day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee
Take a breath. Relax. We’ve got you.
Hi! It’s Emma, Founder of Brightest Beginning!
To be honest, I didn’t know the answers to all of this either.
As an Occupational Therapist, I had a few strategies up my sleeve to help with emotional regulation and avoiding tantrums and meltdowns, but it wasn’t anywhere near enough to prepare me for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with a growing toddler.
Thankfully, I had a secret, I would say ‘weapon’, but that isn’t how I’d describe Isobel…
She’s one of the most intelligent, insightful, and measured people I’ve ever met.
And the best Clinical Psychologist I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling a colleague.
She’s an incredible friend.
Whenever we run into challenging behaviour with our toddler I have the privilege of being able to pick up the phone and ask her for advice.
After 10-15 minutes on the phone with Izzy, I have the answers.
And oh my goodness… It works. Every. Single. Time.
Is it instant? No, not always.
But I love her approach so much because it’s all backed by science and what we know about children’s brains and how they develop.
Her strategies work to calm even the most intense situations, and they also work over the long term, helping to develop kids who can self-regulate their emotions, are emotionally intelligent and well-balanced, have high self-esteem, confidence, and a great connection with us as a family.
While I’m extremely lucky to have Isobel on speed-dial, I realise not everyone has direct access to a Clinical Psychologist to help with their toddler behaviour questions on a whim.
Which is why I planted the seed over many social events, until I finally convinced her to create something that is available to everyone.
And that’s how Happy Place was born.
Now you can get access to all of her strategies to help manage every aspect of toddler behaviour, comfortable in the knowledge that you’re your child how to regulate their emotions without using fear, punishment (which doesn’t work anyway), or teaching them to hide emotions.
30-day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee
When toddlers start to experience big emotions leading to tantrums, meltdowns, and other challenging behaviours, it’s hard to know what to do…
- During a meltdown or tantrum, your child’s brain effectively shuts down. Until you can bring their thinking brain back online, teaching appropriate behaviour is impossible
- Punishment doesn’t work (it only teaches children that they need to get better at hiding those behaviours)
- Yelling or raising your voice simply means you’ve also lost control (no judgement – it happens to everyone)
- Just “giving in” and giving them what they want might work in the short term. But it doesn’t teach them how to regulate their emotions in the future, and is likely to prolong unwanted behaviours
Most of us simply model what we learned from our own parents. The vast majority of parents have never actually been taught how to manage these challenging situations with our children.
But how we respond has a huge impact on them now and throughout their entire life. Happy Place is here to help provide that education and knowledge to parents, and make a real change that impacts generations.
Here’s how Happy Place will help
Calm Your Toddler In The Moment
If you’ve ever dealt with a screaming toddler and had no idea what to do…
- Tried idle threats that you could never actually follow through on?
- Thought about just picking them up and carrying them out of the grocery store?
- Questioned whether just leaving them to scream on the kitchen floor will cause them long term harm?
After you go through Happy Place, you’ll know exactly what to do, why it’s the best approach (based on your new understanding of your child’s developing brain), and you’ll be comfortable in the knowledge that you’re doing what’s best for your child.
Teach Emotional Self-Regulation
“Big emotions” are very normal for young children. They don’t yet have the ability to effectively regulate their emotions, and quite often need our help.
They need us not just for co-regulation, but also to help them develop the skills necessary to regulate their own emotions as they develop.
However, many of us were never taught how to do this ourselves – we just “figured it out” as best we could. And now we’re trying to figure out the best way to manage our child’s big emotions while also making sure they form a secure attachment to us, and still know they can rely on us and trust us, rather than fearing us.
The strategies in Happy Place help you teach your child healthy emotional self-regulation. You won’t just be managing challenging moments, you’ll also be equipping your little one with invaluable life skills.
Structure Your Environment For Fewer Tantrums, Big Feelings, and Misbehaviour
You’ll learn psychologically proven preventative and proactive parenting strategies to implement in your home and everyday routine to help you reduce the frequency of big emotions. Plus help you to maintain clear expectations and boundaries in the house.
Regulating your child’s emotions is draining.
But these simple changes to the home environment help reduce the likelihood of meltdowns and tantrums.
When you combine this with co-regulation and skill development, it’s a beautiful compliment that makes life easier all around.
Repairing The Relationship When Your Own Emotions Get The Better Of You
At some point it happens to every parent… Maybe you’re exhausted, stressed, out of patience, or all of the above, and you snap. That could mean you:
- Raise your voice
- Jump to using punishment
- Or say something you regret
Being a parent is hard. No one is perfect. Which means this is going to happen and it’s ok.
What’s most important is how you respond after this happens. Repairing the relationship after an event like this is key, and Isobel will teach you exactly how to do that in a genuine way that helps you and your child reconnect when things get a bit heated.
Specific Examples Of How To Manage Common Challenging Situations
Learning the theory behind your child’s challenging behaviour, and strategies to manage it is incredibly important.
But seeing how to actually use that knowledge in situations that you’re likely going to experience is what brings it all together and makes it so much more helpful.
In Happy Place, you also get examples of common situations you’re likely to experience with your toddler, with step-by-step guidance on how to approach those situations using the strategies you’ve learned.
Take the “Terrible” out of the twos’, the dread out of visits to the grocery store, and silence that nagging voice questioning “Did I just mess up my kid?”
What you get inside Happy Place
Detailed video lessons packed with all of the evidence-based strategies you need to successfully manage challenging toddler behaviour and teach emotional self-regulation
Each video is packed with examples showing exactly what you need to do with your little one to help manage this challenging time successfully.
We know how precious every minute is, so each one is concise and contains just what you need with no fluff.
Each video builds on the last. Watch them whenever you want, and pick back up right where you left off whenever you get a moment.
Audio-Only Versions of Every Video
Prefer to listen while you’re on the go?
Listen to the course like an audiobook, with audio-only versions of every lesson.
Pop on a lesson, and you can lock your phone and put it in your bag or pocket and keep listening while you go about your day.
Quick reference guides
As a new parent, we both know time is precious! To save you coming back to re-watch the videos, you also get quick reference guides for the different techniques and strategies covered in the course. Print them out and keep them handy for when that next situation arises when you’re not sure what to do and need a quick refresher to get you through it.
Printable Weekly Schedule
We talked about the importance of environment in reducing the frequency of big emotions and unwanted behaviour. This weekly schedule system helps add certainty, and gives your child a sense of control and independence. All you need to do is print it out and use it as directed in the course!
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
If for any reason you aren’t satisfied with Happy Place, drop us an email within 30 days of purchase and we’ll refund 100% of your money. No questions asked. You can buy the course, try the strategies, and if you don’t find them helpful, we’ll refund you
Meet Dr. Isobel Turner!
Isobel is the creator of Happy Place. She’s a mum of two, and a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of specialised experience.
Isobel has extensive experience working with children of all ages, managing teams of clinicians, and working with other allied health disciplines to provide better support and long-term outcomes for children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does this cover?
This course is for parents of children anywhere from 1-6 years old
My child is already 6 years old, will this still be helpful for me or will most of the content be irrelevant?
Yes! It’s absolutely still relevant, particularly if you’re struggling with big emotions, tantrums/meltdowns, hitting, biting, etc.
My child is under 1 year old. Can I buy the course now and use it when I'm ready?
Yes, definitely. You have unlimited access for 6 years (including all updates for free), so you can buy now and use it whenever you are ready.
My child has a condition that impacts behaviour. Will this course still help?
While the strategies covered in Happy Place are effective for most children, in the case of developmental and/or behavioural diagnoses there may be situations where they aren’t a fit, or where more support is required. We recommend speaking with your paediatrician or other relevant medical professional before purchase. If you do decide to purchase, you are welcome to try it for 30 days and request a refund if it’s not a fit for your family.
How long do I have access to the course materials after purchasing?
You get 6 full years of access from your date of purchase, which includes all updates for free during that time.
Can I find the same information on your YouTube channel?
No. This course covers a LOT more. While I have a lot of content on my YouTube channel, the depth of specialised information in this course is so much more than I have on YouTube. The main reason for this is that this course is created by a Clinical Psychologist, who specialises in this area. As an Occupation Therapist there is only so much I can cover on this topic on YouTube, and in far less detail.
Do I get direct access to Isobel?
This course is fully self-directed, meaning you do not get access to Isobel when you purchase Happy Place.
Will the course work on my device?
Happy Place is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices through any web browser. It will work on any device with a fully functional web browser and internet connection.
Can I download the course material?
All videos and audio are available via streaming only. They cannot be downloaded.
All additional resources in the form of PDF and image files can be downloaded.
Can I share my login with friends / family?
We don’t allow shared accounts, and doing so will result in losing access to the course.
However, we love it when parents recommend our courses to others! If you’d like to refer a family member or a friend, please contact us to be added to our referral program to receive generous commissions for all referrals and discounts for those you refer.
What happens if I need tech support?
We’re here to help! Simply drop an email to support@brightestbeginning.com and our amazing team will help you out.
If you’re ready…
- To stop second-guessing your approach to your toddler’s big emotions
- To feel peace of mind knowing that you’re using strategies that are not just highly effective in the short term, but that are also best for your children in the long term
- To create an environment that minimises the amount of meltdowns your toddler experiences
- For a less stressful, calmer household for everyone
- To be able to leave events without a 30 minute tantrum every time
- To have a daily routine that runs much more smoothly, without the feeling that a meltdown is looming at any moment