1-185 Webinar

Responding to Big Feelings and Big Behaviours

Join Alex Weehuizen as she discusses practical strategies for early childhood educators to respond to feelings and behaviours.
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This is a collection of practical strategies and resources you can put into action straight away so that you know how to prevent big feelings from boiling over, and how to respond with confidence and calm when they do.

This webinar went beyond surface-level strategies and really unpacked the why behind children’s behaviours and emotions.

Educators walked away with practical tools they can use straight away - how to prevent big feelings from boiling over, and how to respond with confidence and calm when they do.

One of the biggest takeaways? The power of relationships. Children need trust, safety, and connection before correction. This session reminded us that our role is to be their safe space, especially when emotions are running high.

We also explored what’s really going on in the developing brain, and why our reactions as educators can either escalate or ease children’s experiences. Participants left inspired, reflective, and ready to strengthen the way they support children through those tough moments.

Presented By

Alex Weehuizen & Angela Bush 

Webinar Duration

Approximately 60 minutes  x3 videos 10-15 minutes each

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced educators and ECTs

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These resources go beyond surface-level strategies 

and really unpack the "why" behind children’s behaviours and emotions.

What will you learn?

In this practical and insightful webinar, we’ll explore what children’s behaviours are really communicating, and how you can respond in ways that support emotional regulation and positive social development. Together, we’ll unpack simple, research-informed strategies you can use in the moment, while also looking at how to create calmer, more connected environments over time.

What you’ll discover:
  • The meaning behind children’s big behaviours and how to “read” them
  • Practical strategies to respond effectively and compassionately in the moment
  • How to foster supportive teacher–child relationships that reduce stress and escalation
  • Reflection prompts to guide your ongoing practice and team discussions

Your takeaway:
You’ll walk away with actionable tools and strategies you can put into practice the very next day — helping you create learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and understood.
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records

What is included in this collection?

  • Recorded webinar: Responding to big feelings and big behaviours
  • EBook: The big feelings handbook for educators
  • Printable parent resource: Let's talk about screen time
  • Video: Managing toddler resistance to participation
  • Video: What to do when children are raging
  • Video: Supporting angry children and what to do
About the presenters

Alex Weehuizen

Parenting Mentor + Educator

Alex is an experienced ECE teacher with over two decades of experience working alongside families. After working as a nanny for 5 years, she completed a Bachelor of Education (ECE) in 2008 and began work as a ECE teacher. After discovering a strong passion for supporting parents on their parenting journey, in 2020 she started working as a Parenting Mentor.

Alex is a certified Postpartum Doula and is a registered Circle of Security Parenting and Classroom Approach facilitator. She recently became a certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner and is fully trained as a Holistic Sleep Coach. In 2021, Alex started Precious Beginnings, a 10-week postpartum and parenting program, with over 200 parents completing the course.

Alex believes that nurturing tamariki in their early childhood experiences profoundly shapes the foundational aspects of their growth and development. Whether collaborating with kaiako or engaging with whānau, Alex highlights the significance of offering tamariki attuned, respectful, and responsive care.
About the presenters

Angela Bush

Founder & CEO - ECE Learning Unlimited & Kebudel
Bachelor of Education (ECE), Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Angela is a degree qualified and registered ECE teacher, multiple ECE centre owner, curriculum leader and business manager of ECE Learning Unlimited. She is also a registered nurse.
With over thirty years in ECE and centre ownership, Angela has a wealth of experience and knowledge in successful ECE leadership and centre management.
Over the years Angela has also had roles as a lecturer in ECE, nanny, teacher, and mentor.

What others said about this webinar:

Lots of great information. A timely reminder of where under gives are at with their brain or emotional development. 
— TRACEY
This was information that I have previously learned about but I enjoyed being able to have a refresher on the strategies that I could use when dealing with big feelings and challenging behaviours.
— NISHA
This webinar is a great reminder for us kaiako to be more mindful on how we view behaviours of our tamariki. When they are having these big emotions and behaviours, these are the time that they need us the most.
— AIZA

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