Doral: Parent and Me Class - Toddler Emotion Regulation

Toddlers experience big emotions but don’t yet have the skills to calm themselves. This interactive caregiver-and-child workshop is designed to help families learn simple, play-based tools for emotional regulation and connection.

Through guided activities such as movement, breathing, and emotion games, caregivers will learn how to support their child during moments of frustration, tantrums, and transitions. Children will practice naming feelings, calming their bodies, and feeling safe with their caregiver by their side.

This workshop offers a supportive, judgment-free space for caregivers and toddlers (ages 2–4) to learn together, build connection, and take home practical tools they can use in everyday life.

Caregivers will leave with:

• Simple strategies to help toddlers calm their bodies and express emotions
• Play-based tools for managing tantrums and transitions
• Language to support emotional awareness (“I see you’re upset…”)
• Activities that can be practiced at home
• A deeper understanding of toddler emotional development
• A stronger sense of connection with their child

During the workshop, families will participate in activities such as:

• Bubble breathing for calming the body
• Emotion games using faces and movement
• Gentle parent-child calming exercises
• Music and movement regulation games
• Play-based connection activities

All activities are developmentally appropriate and designed for toddlers ages 2–4.

About the Facilitator

Anelys Perez is a Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting children and families in building emotional regulation skills through play, connection, and attachment-based approaches. She is passionate about helping caregivers feel confident and supported while nurturing their child’s emotional growth.

• Who: Caregivers and toddlers ages 2–4
• Format: Interactive parent-and-child workshop
• Length: Approximately 60 minutes
• What to bring: Comfortable clothing and a small snack or water if needed
• Materials: All materials will be provided
• Language: This workshop can be offered in English or bilingual (English/Spanish) upon request.

• This is an educational workshop and not a therapy session.
• Big feelings are welcome — crying and movement are part of learning.
• Children may participate at their own pace.
• Space is limited to keep the group small and supportive.

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Host or Publisher Anelys Perez, AP Mindful Living