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SAMMY 2 — Big Feelings and Frustration

Guidance and practical strategies for navigating frustration, anger, and emotional escalation safely.

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When Feelings Get Loud

Big feelings like frustration and anger are not 'bad'—they are powerful signals that an obstacle or unmet need is present.

How is your child's body budget today?

Check in with your child's body energy. No zone is good or bad — each is simply helpful information.

Green

My body feels ready

Calm, steady, and ready to learn, play, and connect.

Yellow

My body is getting busy

Restless, silly, fluttery, or feeling a little spark rising.

Red

My body needs help

Overwhelmed, stormy, upset, or needing safe comfort.

Mini Minds parent support

12 practical guides for calm, connected parenting

From co-regulation and body budget to connection before correction and big feelings.

🎯 SAMMY Activity Box

Quick activities for any moment

A grab-and-go library of short, no-prep activities — handy any time, not just during the 4-week programme.

Mini Minds · SAMMY journey

SAMMY 2 — Big Feelings and Frustration

Four weeks of playful, parent-supported tools designed to help children navigate intense frustration and big emotional surges.

Week 1

When Feelings Get Loud

Big feelings like frustration and anger are not 'bad'—they are powerful signals.

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Week 2

Noticing the Spark Before the Fire

Catching the 'spark' (early tension) is much easier than stopping a blaze.

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Week 3

Finding My Safe Anchors

Children need reliable physical and emotional anchors to feel safe when their internal world feels stormy.

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Week 4

Trying Again with Courage

Recovery and reconnection after big feelings build lifelong resilience.

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Mini Minds — SAMMY Programme

Week 1: When Feelings Get Loud

Explore all eight weekly sections together at your own pace.

Section 8 of 8 — Parent reflection

Pause & reflect

Take a quiet moment to record your thoughts. Your notes stay saved on this device.

What was the main trigger for frustration this week? What physical release seemed to help your child de-escalate? What brought calm or connection? How can you respond with calm posture during the next loud feeling?

I've completed Week 1

Mini Minds — SAMMY Programme

Week 2: Noticing the Spark Before the Fire

Explore all eight weekly sections together at your own pace.

Section 8 of 8 — Parent reflection

Pause & reflect

Take a quiet moment to record your thoughts. Your notes stay saved on this device.

What early spark signals did you spot before frustration rose? Did lower vocal volume or softer posture change the outcomes? What brought calm or connection? How can you support turn-taking with more tangible cues?

I've completed Week 2

Mini Minds — SAMMY Programme

Week 3: Finding My Safe Anchors

Explore all eight weekly sections together at your own pace.

Section 8 of 8 — Parent reflection

Pause & reflect

Take a quiet moment to record your thoughts. Your notes stay saved on this device.

How did your child use their cozy island this week? Did post-school transitions improve with a low-demand arrival? What brought calm or connection? What other sensory item could make the island even more comforting?

I've completed Week 3

Mini Minds — SAMMY Programme

Week 4: Trying Again with Courage

Explore all eight weekly sections together at your own pace.

Section 8 of 8 — Parent reflection

Pause & reflect

How did connection support repair this week? What changes did you notice in your child's ability to recover from frustration?

I've completed Week 4

You've reached the end of this programme. 🎉

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Your emotional regulation journey

SAMMY 2 — Big Feelings and Frustration

When Feelings Get Loud

How is your child's body budget today?

My body feels ready

My body is getting busy

My body needs help

12 practical guides for calm, connected parenting

Quick activities for any moment

SAMMY 2 — Big Feelings and Frustration

When Feelings Get Loud

Noticing the Spark Before the Fire

Finding My Safe Anchors

Trying Again with Courage

Week 1: When Feelings Get Loud

Pause & reflect

Week 2: Noticing the Spark Before the Fire

Pause & reflect

Week 3: Finding My Safe Anchors

Pause & reflect

Week 4: Trying Again with Courage

Pause & reflect

Your family's Mini Minds programmes

12 practical guides for calm, connected parenting

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