Calm and Joyful Kids equips parents, teachers, and therapists with ready-to-use tools that reduce meltdowns, tantrums, and power struggles so kids can learn to self-regulate and handle challenges with confidence.

When a child can’t regulate their emotions, they’re not being stubborn or trying to push buttons. Their brain is doing what it was designed to do: protect them.

In stressful moments, the brain switches into survival mode. This is known as the fight, flight, or freeze response. You see it when a child yells, shuts down, or runs away. They’re not trying to misbehave, they’re overwhelmed.

And we know how overwhelming it is for you, too

You're caught off guard—again
Another outburst over something small

The wrong cup
Too much ketchup
You don’t even know anymore

A slammed door
Tears at bedtime
Moments that leave you standing there like... what just happened

You’ve tried being calm
You’ve tried being firm
You’ve read the blogs, saved the reels, followed the advice, done everything right

And still... the meltdowns keep happening

You’re tired
Tired of the arguments
Tired of wondering if this is just a phase
Or if this is something they’ll carry with them

That’s where we come in

Our tools help kids shift out of survival mode when their brain is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, and into a calmer state where they can think clearly and make better choices.

They teach simple, easy-to-use strategies to recognize big emotions, calm their bodies, and stay in control even during outbursts, arguments, or high-stress moments.

Over time, kids begin to find their own ways to pause, name what they’re feeling, and respond instead of react.

Reacting is what happens when emotions take over—like yelling, slamming doors, or shutting down without thinking. It’s automatic.

Responding means slowing down, taking a breath, and choosing what to do next. It gives kids a moment of control in situations that used to feel overwhelming.

And over time, that sense of control helps them communicate better, manage stress, and stay connected to the people around them.

Because when kids don’t learn these skills early, they often carry the same struggles into adulthood—constant worry, explosive anger, emotional shutdowns, trouble setting boundaries, or difficulty keeping healthy relationships.

We want to break that pattern early, before it takes root.

We lay the foundation early so every child can grow into a resilient, connected, and emotionally capable adult.

About

Anne graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She created Calm and Joyful Kids to empower busy educators and families with engaging, no-prep tools to help their child stay calm, focused and in control.

To date, they have been used by over 50,000 parents and educators worldwide. They are often surprised by how readily children engage in the activities and utilize the tools without any coaxing or encouragement.

She's dedicated to helping people transform their homes into calm and connected spaces, replacing power struggles, frustration, and chaos with easier days and peaceful evenings. She is also dedicated to fostering self-directed, resilient, well-mannered, and confident children.