“Calm Down!” Never Worked on My Son — Until I Discovered What Actually Does

Hi, I’m Dr. Marissa.

I spent years teaching emotional regulation to families — but when my own son had a meltdowns, anxiety, or sensory overload nothing I said worked. Not the training. Not the tips. Not even my calm voice.

So I created something I could reach for in the moment — a simple tool that cuts through chaos and actually helps kids (and parents) calm down.

Now, over 9,850 parents—along with pediatricians—are using it to help children with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, sensory challenges, and more. And it's making a real difference.

⚠️ At the end of the page, you'll find detailed examples of Cards and their use cases—so be sure to read all the way through

• Loved by real parents, endorsed by trusted pediatricians
• Rooted in science, with research from Harvard and leading child psychologists
• A solution that works—even when everything else feels impossible
• Simple activities designed for kids with emotional challenges like ADHD, Autism, Meltdowns and Anxiety

I Knew the Science. I Helped Other Families for Years. But I Still Lost It With My Own Child.

I had years of training. I understood emotional regulation inside and out.

But when my own child was struggling—whether it was a meltdown, anxiety, or getting overwhelmed by sensory overload—nothing I knew seemed to work.

My mind went blank. My body tensed. And before I knew it—I was yelling.

All the strategies, the calm words, the deep breaths... gone in an instant.

That’s when it hit me:
My child wasn’t the problem. My approach was.

Every Time I Said “Calm Down”... He Shut Down Even More

It turns out, there’s a reason for that.

According to research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and supported by multiple neuroscience studies, young children—whether dealing with meltdowns, anxiety, sensory overload, or other emotional challenges—literally can’t process logical reasoning when they’re in the midst of it. Their brains aren’t fully equipped for that—at least not yet.

Studies show that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for logical reasoning and emotional regulation, is still developing well into adolescence (Crone & Dahl, 2012). During intense emotional experiences, younger children rely more heavily on the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, which can override rational thinking (McRae & Gross, 2015).

 This is why trying to talk them down, reason with them, or soothe them with logic…

So when we try to talk them down, reason with them, or even soothe them with logic...

It doesn’t land.
It pushes them further away.

So I Created What We Both Needed

Not a parenting book.

Not another theory to memorize.

I wanted something I could use in the moment—when everything was falling apart.

Something fast. Simple. Effective.

That’s how the The Feelings First Aid Kit was born.

One side of each card helps your child calm down.

The other side helps you respond without yelling, freezing, or guessing.

No scripts. No shame. Just 3–5 minutes to reset and reconnect.

Why It Works (When Everything Else Fails)

🧠 Kids can’t self-regulate in meltdown mode.
Their brain flips into fight-or-flight—and logic goes out the window.

These cards meet them right where they are—With play, movement, and simple sensory tools.

Each card gives you:

✅ 1 calming action for your child (like stomping, stretching, or breathing)
✅ 1 quick plan for you (what to say, what not to say, and how to stay grounded)

🎴 Introducing: The Feelings First Aid Kit – Digital Edition

A simple, proven way to handle meltdowns, ADHD outbursts, and emotional overwhelm—without yelling, guessing, or guilt.

Download

Pick a Card

Calm

💡 Here’s how it works:
When emotions run high, you pick a card.
✔ Front = A calming action your child can actually do
✔ Back = Clear steps to help you respond with calm and confidence

Before:
❌ “ I don’t know what to do. ”
❌ “ Why won’t they listen? ”
❌ “ I’m trying everything—and nothing’s working. ”

Now:
✅ “I grab a card.”
✅ “There’s a plan. I feel steady.”
✅ “My child and I reconnect in minutes.”

Front Card : For Kids

Back Card : For Parents

This isn’t another method. It’s not a course. It’s not theory.

It’s what actually works in the moment.

❌ No reading❌ No scripts❌ No charts
✅ One card✅ One step✅ Instant calm

Because when the meltdown hits, you don’t have time to think.
You just need something that works. Fast.

😢 Wish You Had This Sooner?

So did I.
That’s why I created it—for parents like us.

Because every child deserves help with big feelings.
And every parent deserves to feel supported—not judged.

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❤️ Try The Feelings First Aid Kit — Without the Guilt

You’ve read the blogs.
You’ve tried the tips.
You’ve cried behind the door after another meltdown.

Now try something designed for real-life chaos.

✅ 90-Day Risk-Free Trial
✅ If it doesn’t help, you keep the deck + get your money back
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🌈 Imagine This…

Your child is upset.
But instead of yelling or shutting down...

🚀 They pick a card from The Feelings First Aid Kit — and start calming down.
🚀 You follow a simple plan — and stay grounded, even in the chaos.
🚀 No shame. No guessing. Just real connection.

Don’t wait until the next meltdown to wish you had this.
You deserve peace.
Your child deserves support.
Let’s bring calm into your home—one card at a time.