Support your child through their toughest moments — with calm, confidence, and compassion.
A simple, evidence-based resource to help you understand meltdowns, shutdowns, and emotional outbursts… and respond in ways that work.
Every child experiences big emotions - but for many children, and especially neurodivergent kids, these moments can feel bigger, more intense, and harder to manage. Whether it’s overwhelm, excitement, frustration or sadness, big emotions can be challenging for children and their parents.
This quick guide is designed to help you understand what’s really going on when emotions run high and give you practical strategies to respond calmly and effectively.
What you’ll learn:
✔️ Why big emotions can feel so overwhelming for kids and teens
✔️ The difference between meltdowns, shutdowns, and tantrums
✔️ How to tell when it’s overwhelm vs defiance
✔️ Simple ways to help your child regulate — without making things worse
✔️ Why staying calm matters (and how to do it, even when it’s hard!)
Who this is for:
This guide is for parents and carers who want to:
Feel more confident in handling emotional outbursts
Support neurodivergent kids with warmth and understanding
Build a calmer, more connected family environment
Learn simple, science-based strategies that actually work
👉 Get your copy now and feel more prepared for those tough moments.
Because every child deserves to feel safe, understood and supported — and so do you.
Dr. Amanda Mullin is a highly regarded Doctor of Clinical Psychology and the Founder and Director of Mindworx Psychology, an award-winning private practice based in Sydney, Australia. She is also the Founder of Think Differently, where she works with organisations and schools to promote mental health and well-being.
As a cancer survivor and working parent, Dr. Amanda brings a unique blend of professional expertise, humour and personal resilience to her work. Known for her relatable approach, she often uses simple yet powerful tools - like her signature rubber ducks - to illustrate key points and make complex ideas accessible. Her own journey fuels her deep commitment to early intervention and evidence-based treatments that genuinely transform lives.
A sought-after speaker and recognised as one of Australia's leading voices in mental health, Dr. Amanda is on a mission to change millions of lives. Through teaching practical strategies for mental wellbeing, she empowers individuals, business and school communities to thrive - with a touch of Scottish humour and a few rubber ducks along the way.