Supporting a child through big emotions can feel overwhelming.
In the middle of a difficult moment, it isn’t always easy to find the right words.
Calm Response Cards are designed to take the guesswork out of those moments.
Each card focuses on a common situation families and educators experience and provides multiple simple, supportive phrases you can use immediately.
Whether you’re helping a child through frustration, supporting a transition, repairing after conflict or encouraging collaboration, these cards can offer practical language that help keep connection at the centre.
Instead of wondering “What should I say right now?” you can simply reach for the card that best matches the situation.
What’s Included
This set includes 12 communication prompt cards, each covering a different aspect of supportive communication.
Each card includes several ready-to-use phrases that can be adapted to suit your child and the situation you’re navigating.
Why you may find them useful?
Unlike scripts that can feel unnatural or difficult to remember, Calm Response Cards are designed as a practical reference you can keep close by.
Use them:
During moments of frustration.
Before situations become difficult.
To help build confidence using supportive language.
To create consistency between home, school and therapy settings.
Over time, many adults can naturally begin incorporating these communication styles into everyday conversations.
Who Are They For?
Calm Response Cards are suitable for:
Parents and caregivers
Teachers
Education assistants
Early childhood educators
Therapists
Support workers
Grandparents and extended family
Please note: Calm Response Cards are educational communication resources designed to support everyday interactions. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional advice.
Supporting a child through big emotions can feel overwhelming.
In the middle of a difficult moment, it isn’t always easy to find the right words.
Calm Response Cards are designed to take the guesswork out of those moments.
Each card focuses on a common situation families and educators experience and provides multiple simple, supportive phrases you can use immediately.
Whether you’re helping a child through frustration, supporting a transition, repairing after conflict or encouraging collaboration, these cards can offer practical language that help keep connection at the centre.
Instead of wondering “What should I say right now?” you can simply reach for the card that best matches the situation.
What’s Included
This set includes 12 communication prompt cards, each covering a different aspect of supportive communication.
Each card includes several ready-to-use phrases that can be adapted to suit your child and the situation you’re navigating.
Why you may find them useful?
Unlike scripts that can feel unnatural or difficult to remember, Calm Response Cards are designed as a practical reference you can keep close by.
Use them:
During moments of frustration.
Before situations become difficult.
To help build confidence using supportive language.
To create consistency between home, school and therapy settings.
Over time, many adults can naturally begin incorporating these communication styles into everyday conversations.
Who Are They For?
Calm Response Cards are suitable for:
Parents and caregivers
Teachers
Education assistants
Early childhood educators
Therapists
Support workers
Grandparents and extended family
Please note: Calm Response Cards are educational communication resources designed to support everyday interactions. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional advice.
