Free Guide: Stop the Tantrums – 5 Proven Strategies for Calmer Days
Slash meltdowns within 14 days and bring back calm, confident parenting.
Trusted by 100+ Kiwi whānau and created by Behaviour Specialist Karen Campbell, whose evidence‑based plans turn chaos into calm every week.
Five step Behaviour Blueprint:
Easy scripts and “quick wins” you can try in under 10 minutes.
Printable ABC worksheets & 14‑Day Tantrum‑Tamer Challenge:
to spot triggers and lock in new habits fast. .
Praise‑phrase cheat sheet & Calm‑Down Corner checklist:
so children learn to self‑regulate instead of erupt.
Understanding Your Struggle
Strong-willed children are energetic, passionate, and determined. But their intense temperaments can make parenting incredibly stressful, leaving you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and helpless.
Does this sound familiar?
- Daily meltdowns over seemingly small issues.
- Defiance whenever you give simple instructions.
- Feeling trapped in constant battles of wills.
- Worrying about how these behaviours will impact your child long-term.
You’ve tried reasoning, reward charts, and gentle explanations, but nothing seems to stick. You’re left walking on eggshells, wondering if you’re doing enough or even doing the right thing.
A Proven, Practical Guide to Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child
Karen Campbell from Child Behaviour Services provides you with straightforward, practical tools grounded in behavioural science—transforming stressful interactions into moments of calm and connection.
About the creator
Karen Campbell has spent 20 + years helping New Zealand families transform tantrums, school refusal and bedtime battles using research‑grounded methods. A sought‑after presenter for schools, hospitals and early‑childhood centres, she founded Child Behaviour Services to give parents practical, no‑fluff tools that work in real homes.
"Karen took what seemed like a really complex situation and identified the core behaviour driving it. The change in our home was almost immediate."
— Pip, Christchurch
"Karen checked in regularly, keeping us accountable and focused. We could finally breathe easy knowing there was a clear plan."
— Nicki, Auckland
10 Essential Features of the Guide
ABC Snapshot Worksheet – a clear, fridge‑friendly table that reveals the hidden “pay‑off” behind every meltdown so you can fix tantrums at the source.
Five‑Step Behaviour Blueprint – Karen Campbell’s step‑by‑step method that turns chaotic outbursts into teachable moments and builds calm that lasts.
14‑Day Tantrum‑Tamer Challenge – a daily tracker designed to halve tantrum frequency or duration in just two weeks, keeping motivation (and momentum) high.
Quick‑Win Toolbox – bite‑sized tactics such as the 30‑Second Exit and Melt‑Down Replay that parents can deploy in under ten minutes for instant relief.
Real‑Life Scripts Library – word‑for‑word “hold‑the‑line” phrases for attention, item and task‑avoidance tantrums—no more freezing under pressure.
Praise‑Phrase Formula & Cheat Sheet – teaches the Name + Behaviour + Emotion structure, making positive reinforcement effortless and genuine.
“By‑Myself Time” Board Template – a ready‑to‑print visual aid that grows independence and slashes clingy behaviour in days.
Calm‑Down Corner Checklist – a shopping‑list of low‑cost items that transforms any nook into a self‑soothing sanctuary (goodbye two‑hour scream‑fests).
Troubleshooting Flowchart – your decision‑tree safety net for extinction bursts, plateaus or sudden regressions, so progress never stalls.
Parent Traps & Anti‑Trap Hacks – real‑world strategies to stay consistent when you’re exhausted, busy or tempted to quit, ensuring the plan sticks.
Ready to replace daily battles with peaceful interactions and a calmer home? Take the first step toward lasting change today.
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