A1-185 RECORDED Webinar

Responding to Big Feelings and Big Behaviours

Join Alex Weehuizen and Angela Bush as they bring you practical strategies for early childhood educators to respond to big feelings and even bigger behaviours.
Presented By Alex Weehuizen - First Five Years and Angela Bush - ECE Learning Unlimited
Included in ECELU Club Subscriptions
Watch Live or on-demand,
when you can from any device 
Write your awesome label here.

Across a collection of short videos and a recorded webinar, we explore what’s really going on in the developing brain, and why our reactions as educators can either escalate or ease children’s experiences. You will leave feeling inspired, reflective, and ready to strengthen the way you support children through those tough moments.

Webinar Duration

Approximately 60 minutes + x3 videos 10-15 minutes each

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced educators and ECTs
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.

Take a sneak peek inside this collection:

Write your awesome label here.

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 collection of videos and resources, 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?

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 - ECE Learning Unlimited
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:

Everything was very informative and well thought out, so many strategies for helping little minds grow and develop.
— JAELEIGH
I found this webinar to be very inspiring and a great help to both myself and the team I work with. I have taken notes that I will share with the team to support our work with children with challenging behaviours.
— CAITLIN G
The passion for treating children like actual people - not someone to lord over or strictly discipline. I love how realistic this was, where it wasn't all "kids are good if you're kind all the time". It was great how this went into development stages and how biologically, it's not their 'fault' necessarily when having big feelings. It's just something that happens. Everyone's human, these ones are just learning how to be human. 
— CAITLIN

Want to learn more about behaviour? 

Bring the team with you!

  • Live sessions + full recordings library
  • App & desktop access
  • Completion certificates
  • 140+ webinars, courses & resources
  • Whole team, educators, teachers and support staff
Learn more about how it all works here
Subscribe now!
Monthly
$99 / month
151 learning opportunities
Subscribe now!
Annual
$999 / 12 months
151 learning opportunities
Subscribe now!
*Price per centre or ECE service, up to 30 users per group
Download the app

Learn on the go, any time, anywhere

Open 24/7 for flexible learning options
Write your awesome label here.
Write your awesome label here.

About Us

Connect with us:

Empty space, drag to resize
Be the first to hear about new professional learning opportunities and hear from our experts. 
Thank you!
© ECE Learning Unlimited 2022. All Rights Reserved