How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child.

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses how to calm children's big emotions without resorting to yelling or punishment. She introduces the concept of behavior levels, explaining how understanding these can help prevent meltdowns. Marcela emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of anxiety and defensiveness in children and offers practical strategies for parents to address these behaviors effectively. The episode is part of a five-part series aimed at helping parents raise emotionally secure children. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem. That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class. @highimpactclub @hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

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How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child. is an episode from Parenting With Understanding Podcast by Marcela Collier.

This episode is 25:17 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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