The Meltdown Map: 5 Steps to Handle Your Child's Big Emotions!
When emotions run high, turn chaos into calm with The Meltdown Map. A one-hour, science-backed workshop that shows you 5 simple steps to handle your child’s big emotions without yelling, guilt, or guesswork. Learn how to stay calm, connect in the chaos, and walk away feeling proud — not drained.
Taught by Alex Anderson-Kahl, Nationally Certified School Psychologist and founder of Raise Strong — where psychology meets parenting.
What You'll Learn Inside The Meltdown Map
In just one hour, you’ll learn how to handle your child’s hardest moments with calm, confidence, and connection — even when they’re falling apart.
This workshop isn’t theory. It’s a practical, psychology-based roadmap for real-life parenting moments that leave you feeling proud, not powerless.
Here’s what I’ll teach you in our 5-step Meltdown Map:
Step 1 — Catch your nervous system first
A 30-second reset you can use to keep yourself from going straight into yelling or panic.
Step 2 — Decode what’s really going on
How to quickly recognize whether the meltdown is about hunger, tiredness, sensory overload, or something deeper — so you respond to the right problem.
Step 3 — Say the 1–2 sentences that calm the fire
Simple, brain-based phrases that help your child feel safe enough to settle.
Step 4 — Hold boundaries without power struggles
Calm scripts you can use to enforce limits (no hitting, no grabbing, bedtime still happens) without threats, bribes, or battles.
Step 5 — Repair and reset after the storm
A short after-meltdown ritual that rebuilds connection so you both move forward instead of stewing in guilt.
💞Who This Workshop Is For
If you’ve ever thought “I just want to handle these moments better,” this was made for you.
The Meltdown Map is perfect for you if…
✅You’re a caring, thoughtful parent who reads, listens to podcasts, and really wants to “get it right” — but in the moment, your patience disappears.
✅ Meltdowns happen daily (or close to it) and feel unpredictable and draining
✅ You’re tired of going to bed replaying what you yelled and wishing you’d handled it differently.
✅ You want practical, non-judgmental tools you can use during real-life chaos, not just theory
🚫Who This Workshop Isn't For
This isn’t a fit if…
✖ You’re looking for a quick “fix” to completely change your child’s personality.
✖ You want a diagnosis or individualized clinical treatment plan.
✖ You’re not open to changing your own reactions and patterns.
If you’re ready to trade daily battles for deeper connection, this is your roadmap.
Your calm is your child’s shortcut to safety — and The Meltdown Map will show you how to use it.
What Makes the Meltdown Map Different
Most parenting advice focuses on controlling behavior.
The Meltdown Map focuses on creating safety — because when you feel calm and your child feels seen, everything changes.
Ground in Real Psychology
Ground in Real PsychologyCreated by a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with 10+ years helping families turn emotional chaos into calm confidence
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Built for Real Life
No scripts or theories, just practical tools you can use during bedtime battles, grocery-store meltdowns, or school-morning stresses.
3. 💪Focused on Growth, Not Perfection
This isn’t about getting every moment right; it’s about building safety, trust, and progress one breath at a time.
From Chaos to Calm — See What’s Possible for You!
What if those moments that used to send you spiraling became the ones that bring you and your child closer?
That’s the transformation waiting for you inside The Meltdown Map.
😢 Before The Meltdown Map
🥰 After The Meltdown Map
You dread the next outburst, never sure what will set it off.
You catch yourself yelling, then feel awful afterward.
Your home feels tense, and you walk on eggshells to keep the peace.
You question whether you’re doing enough or making it worse.
You know exactly how to stay calm when emotions explode.
Your child recovers faster because they feel safe with you.
You handle big moments with confidence, not fear.
You walk away from meltdowns feeling proud, not guilty.
🥰 After The Meltdown Map
You know exactly how to stay calm when emotions explode.
Your child recovers faster because they feel safe with you.
You handle big moments with confidence, not fear.
You walk away from meltdowns feeling proud, not guilty.
This isn’t about fixing your child. It’s about transforming the way you show up — so your child learns calm by experiencing it.
That shift changes not just the meltdown, but your entire relationship.
You’ve Got Questions — Let’s Make This Easy
Because calm starts with clarity. Here’s everything you need to know before you
Join The Meltdown Map.
FAQ #1: How long is the workshop?
The Meltdown Map is a one-hour workshop designed to fit into your busy life. You can watch it all at once or revisit it in shorter segments, whichever works best for you.
FAQ #2: Is this live or recorded?
You’ll get instant access to the recorded workshop, so you can watch it anytime, anywhere. No scheduling, no pressure, just tools you can start using right away.
FAQ #3: What if my child has special needs or trauma?
This framework is built on trauma-informed, neuroscience-based principles that support all children, including those with ADHD, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or a history of trauma.
You’ll learn strategies that honor your child’s unique wiring while helping you stay grounded and connected.
FAQ #4: I’ve tried other parenting classes. How is this different?
Most programs focus on controlling your child’s behavior. The Meltdown Map helps you understand what’s happening underneath it so you can calm the chaos at its source.
It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress, connection, and emotional safety.
FAQ #5: What if I don’t have time to practice this every day?
That’s okay. You’ll walk away with quick, easy-to-use strategies you can apply in the moment, even on your busiest days. Every small shift you make adds up to big change.
You’ve got the map. Now it’s time to use it.
When emotions run high, you don’t need to be perfect — you just need to know the next right step.
The Meltdown Map gives you a clear path to stay calm, connect with your child, and feel proud of how you show up when it matters most.
You’ve spent enough time second-guessing yourself, wondering if you’re doing this right, or feeling guilty after hard moments.
This workshop helps you trade that guilt for confidence, and that chaos for connection.
Because when you learn how to calm yourself first, your child learns what safety feels like and that’s the foundation of every strong relationship.
Taught by Alex Anderson-Kahl, Ed.S., NCSP, Nationally Certified School Psychologist and founder of Raise Strong.
Backed by science, rooted in empathy, and built for real families like yours.
P.S. You don’t need to be a perfect parent — just a present one.
The Meltdown Map will help you turn the hardest moments into opportunities for calm and connection.
Start today, and let your child feel the difference. 💛