Beyond Deep Breaths — The Regulation Toolkit for Families (Printable Pack)

Every feeling has a purpose. Even the hard ones.

Beyond Deep Breaths is a complete family regulation toolkit built on real child development principles — designed by an early childhood educator and toddler mom who knows that calm-down strategies only work when they match the emotion, the moment, and the child in front of you.

This isn’t a list of tips. It’s a system you can actually use — in the middle of a meltdown, after the storm passes, and during the calm moments when the real learning happens.

What’s inside (6 pages):

• Regulation Reference Sheet — Before, During (by emotion), and After strategies. One page, fridge-ready.

• Caregiver Notes Page — record what works for your child specifically

• Pattern Tracker — spot trends across all 8 emotions over time

• Print & Cut Strategy Cards — 9 cards covering every emotion plus master reference cards

• Cover + closing pages

File details:

PDF • 6 pages • US Letter (8.5×11”) • Print-ready • Instant digital download

Print in color and laminate the strategy cards for best results. The reference sheet is designed to live on your fridge.

Who this is for:

Parents • Grandparents • Daycare providers • Babysitters • Anyone supporting toddler emotional development at home

Also available: Beyond Deep Breaths Classroom Edition — same toolkit with teacher-framed language.

Want the full picture? Pair with the DBT-Lite Feeling Framework, also in the shop.