Tantrums, Big Feelings & Anxiety: What Parents Can Do in the Moment

Big emotions are a normal part of childhood, but knowing how to respond in the moment can feel overwhelming for parents.

Tantrums, anxiety, meltdowns, crying, fear, frustration…
Many parents wonder:

• What should I say when my child is losing control?
• Am I making things worse without realizing it?
• How can I help my child calm down instead of escalating the situation?

This interactive, in-person workshop by a mental health therapist is designed to help parents feel more confident, calmer, and better equipped when their child is experiencing big emotions.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• Why children have big emotional reactions (in simple, parent-friendly language)
• What actually helps kids calm down — and what unintentionally makes things worse
• Practical in-the-moment strategies you can use during tantrums or anxiety
• How to support emotional regulation without shaming, yelling, or ignoring feelings
• Simple language and responses you can start using immediately at home

This is not a lecture — it’s practical, compassionate, and realistic for everyday family life.

• Parents of young children
• Parents who want tools for emotional regulation and anxiety
• Parents who feel unsure about how to respond during emotional moments
• Caregivers who want a more connected and calm approach

(No parenting perfection required.)

✔ Practical tools you can start using right away
✔ Free printed resources and activities to use at home with your child
✔ A clearer understanding of your child’s emotional world
✔ Greater confidence as a parent

This workshop is facilitated by Anelys Perez, a mental health counselor with experience supporting children, parents, and families.

Anelys specializes in emotional regulation, anxiety, and helping parents understand children’s emotional and nervous system development in a practical, compassionate way. Her approach blends evidence-based psychology with real-life parenting needs, without judgment or overwhelm.

• Location: Aloft Hotel, Doral
• Format: Small group, in-person workshop
• Spots are limited to keep the experience personal and interactive
• Light breakfast and refreshments provided

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the event will be rescheduled or fully refunded.

Info: Check-in and sign-in.
Light breakfast and refreshments.
Informal welcome and settling in.

Info: Welcome and overview of the workshop.
Brief introduction of the facilitator.
What parents can expect to take away.
Setting a supportive, judgment-free tone.

Info: During this interactive session, we will explore:
Why tantrums, big feelings, and anxiety happen in children.
What helps children calm down and what unintentionally escalates emotions.
Practical, in-the-moment strategies parents can use during emotional moments.
Simple language and tools to support emotional regulation at home.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Anelys Perez, AP Mindful Living