Emotional Regulation for
Early Childhood teams
Professional learning that helps educators understand behaviour, strengthen co-regulation and respond with greater calm, clarity and confidence.
Every centre knows the reality.
A transition unravels.
A child becomes overwhelmed.
Several children need support at once.
Educators are stretched across multiple emotional demands.
These can look like separate challenges — behaviour, routines, communication, educator stress.
But underneath them sits one foundational process:
Emotional regulation is not extra to learning.
It is what makes learning possible.
Young children build regulation through repeated experiences with emotionally available adults.
Every transition.
Every conflict.
Every repair.
Every response.
Educators are already doing this work.
What many teams need is a clear, shared framework to do it more intentionally, consistently and confidently across the whole service.
Behaviour is communication. But communicating what?
Educators already know to look beneath behaviour.
The challenge is knowing what to look for — especially in pressured moments when several children need you at once: meltdowns, clinging, whining and conflict.
Emotional regulation gives educators a clear framework to recognise the exact need beneath the behaviour and choose a response that meet the child’s needs in that moment.
So instead of guessing, educators can respond with greater clarity and confidence.
What this can unlock
For educators
For children
For your service
For your team
A shared language and a clear, repeatable way to co-regulate through challenging moments.
Greater emotional safety, stronger relationships and growing capacity for self-regulation
More calm and consistency across educators and rooms.
Evidence-informed professional development that strengthens everyday practice and support your Quality Improvement Plan.
What leaders say
Victoria Everist
Managing Director- Empowered FDC
“The session with you changed some of my team members forever. My co-director was just WOW at how well everyone responded to your program. Our educators haven’t stopped talking about it—they got so much out of the wellbeing session with you. That’s exactly why we want to book you again this year.”
The Emotional Seasons™
A clear map for emotional regulation
I created The Emotional Seasons™ to translate neuroscience, attachment theory and learning theory into practical everyday practice.
It helps educators:
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recognise emotional states in children — and themselves
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understand the needs beneath behaviour
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respond with clarity instead of reactivity
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co-regulate through connection
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build consistency across rooms and teams
The Emotional Seasons™ provides the shared language.
The 6Cs of Co-Regulation provides the step-by- step process for responding in the moment.
Together, they give educators something they can understand, remember and use straight away.
Meet Daisy
Emotional Regulation Specialist · Early Childhood Consultant · Mother
For the past decade, I have worked with families, educators and early childhood organisations to unlock the key that shaping behaviour, learning and relationships: Emotional Regulation.
I created The Emotional Seasons™ to make the science practical — helping educators co-regulate through play, routines, environments and everyday interactions.
I regularly present at early childhood conferences and work alongside teams across Australia, so my work stays grounded in the real, messy and beautiful days of early childhood education.
Ways to work together
Every program is bespoke and shaped with your leaders and educators around your service’s rhythm, children and families.
Unlocking Emotional Regulation Workshop (2h)
Build a shared understanding of emotional regulation
Your team explores:
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the neuroscience behind behaviour
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The Emotional Seasons™
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the 6Cs of Co-Regulation
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practical strategies for different emotional states and cases in your service
Best for: staff meetings, PD evenings
Half-Day workshop
(3-3.5h)
Go deeper. Practise together. Reconnect as a team.
Everything in the 2-hour workshop, PLUS
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hands-on practice applying the 6Cs to real situations from your service
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a dedicated educator wellbeing and team-building segment.
Educators leave with greater confidence,
connection and wellbeing.
Best for: Staff development day. Teams wanting deeper learning and connection.
Emotional Seasons™ Coaching
(3-6 month)
Embed regulation across your whole service.
Together, we strengthen the 5 Proactive Foundations for Regulation:
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sensory-friendly environments
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rhythm and routine
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emotionally responsive relationships
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setting respectful boundaries
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educator wellbeing
Support can include in-centre observation, coaching, workshops and an online community of practice
Best for: services ready to sustainably embed emotional regulation practice
All programs are available on-site or online, with Daisy regularly travelling to support early childhood teams across Australia, including regional communities.
More Educators' Feedback
“Daisy is an enthusiastic and passionate facilitator. I found this session very useful and understand more about calming strategies for both children and myself.”
Gemma Jones, Educator
“Thank you so much! This was very affirming to the practices we implement, thank you for the resources so I can share with the team.”
Michelle, OOSH educator
“ I love the Emotional Seasons I can’t wait to share with my team.”
Romina, Educator
“As an Inclusion Professional, I will talk with services about the Seasons and that the first step is for them to be the calm and security that the children need before moving on.”
Jolene, Inclusion support educator
“My takeaway is that every child is unique: notice, slow down and stay relational. Implement the 6 C’s.”
Hongmo Xu, Educator
“Thank you, Daisy. We will be discussing these co-regulation strategies in an upcoming team meeting.”
Nicole Hansen
“Thank you Daisy for an inspiring and heartfelt presentation. At times, I feel moved to hear the story you shared. You touched my heart.”
Victoria, Educator
"Thank you for the information and learning opportunity for our team. We realised that we need to both strengthen self-regulation and personal wellbeing while supporting children's emotional development. Your framework and role modelling was very helpful."
Maree, Educator
“Last year, I attended Daisy’s Wellbeing Day and I got so much out of it. I was able to let go of outdated beliefs and I made my dream come true. This year, I came back to her event and I felt a sense of belonging, new understanding and feeling more connected to myself and my team. Daisy is so insightful with a calming presence who gives so much to her environment. There is nothing to change, perfect as always.”
Alana Gibson- Educator, Toowoomba
“I loved your talk, Daisy. You have such a strong stage presence and a beautifully personal approach that makes everyone in the room feel connected to you.”
Nicole Talarico, Speaker and Education Consultant , ECLD Conference 2025, Perth
“Daisy’s session was a pleasant surprise. I expected a wellbeing session to focus mainly on strategies, but Daisy also guided us through a relaxing nervous system reset. Her wise, calm, yet fun vibe made the experience unique. I walked away feeling calm and having practical strategies to care for my wellbeing.”
Dominique- Participant in ECTA Conference 2024, Brisbane
“I learned the shared-leadership perspective and strategies to guide my team. I feel empowered as a leader of leaders.”
Rebecca - Participant in ECLD Conference 2025, Perth
“In this profession, we give and give and give. It wasn’t until today that I realised that I really need to take care of myself first.”
Janine, Manager- ECTA Conference 2024, Brisbane
“I felt relaxed after Daisy's session and we had such a great time. We learned strategies to regulate our nervous systems. People need to speak more about wellbeing in the workplace.”
Sarah - Participant in LPBD Conference 2024, Darwin
“The Educators’ Wellbeing Day last year made a huge impact on our team. Everyone had a fresh mindset so they can deal with the structural change much better than expected. We received great feedback from everyone. They are so excited to have you back this year.”
Liz Cooper- Director, Empowered Family Daycare
“Through the reflection and reflexivity process, I feel like I have understood my unconscious limitations in leadership and was able to let them go. It feels really good.”
Sasha Beirne, Team leader at Child Australia, ECLD Conference 2025 Perth
“After being so busy at work, I had lost touch with my feelings. Your session helped me reconnect and realise what truly matters to me. Thank you very much.”
Kate, Centre Director- ECTA Conference 2024, Brisbane
“I love Daisy’s ability to bring everyone together, making us all feel included in the journey. Her energy is inspiring.”
Helen- Participant in LPBD Conference 2024, Darwin
“That was an awesome talk, Daisy. Love the reflection and nervous system reset. You opened up new perspectives about leadership for me.”
Tatyana, Educator, ECLD Conference 2025 Perth
I love Daisy’s nervous system reset. She makes a wellbeing presentation fun, alive and relaxing. I feel so relaxed and inspired.
Daphne- Participant in ECTA Conference 2024, Brisbane
“Thank you Daisy for a wonderful evening of reflection and affirmation. The PD Workshop was all I had hoped for and everyone really appreciated the experience.”
Kate Shapcott- Director at Corinda Kindy (2024 workshop)
“Daisy’s Wellbeing Day is always wonderful. I have a better understanding of wellbeing for myself. The event was a great opportunity to connect with my colleagues, support each other and have fun. I feel relaxed and recharged. Thank you!”
Erin- Educator
“The Educators’ Wellbeing Day was an amazing experience with Daisy and my team. I feel the value of connection and support.”
Liz Cooper- Director, Empowered Family Daycare
“I really appreciate the workshop with Daisy. I love her encouragement to take the best and leave the rest. I’m taking away the value of contribution and connection in early childhood and in life.”
Ireen Shepherd- Educator
“The event was just perfect <3. I’m very happy to make changes to create a better version of myself. I love everything, the togetherness and connections was very special.”
Leeanne- Educator
“I feel so grateful for the wonderful thought provokingness of the event. Daisy makes PD so fun, relaxing and friendly.”
Craig Mcivor- Educator
“Daisy created a space for me to build beautiful connectedness with the team. The space felt extremely safe. I love the flow of the Educator’s Wellbeing Day.”
Tamara Cullen- Educator
“It was lovely to see and do a PD with my colleagues. I realised that we are one but we are many. We are in this together.”
Sharon- Educator
“I love the feeling of connections and openness of everyone to share their perspectives and stories. We are a team even though we are individuals.”
Janelle- Educator
“It was so nice to spend time together as a team in a relaxed space and connect with each other. Often we just come to do the work and then say goodbye to go back to our families, so time like this is very special. My takeaway is to have more quiet time with my thoughts, away from distractions.”
Anne, Corinda Kindy
“Your session gave me space to deeply reflect on myself. I need to prioritise time for myself first—not after the laundry or the housework is done—even if it’s just 10 to 15 minutes, because it makes me feel good.”
Janelle, Corinda Kindy
“The workshop motivated me to get back to my Zumba and yoga classes and take better care of myself.”
Yvonne, Corinda Kindy
“It was a very, very good opportunity for self-reflection. It’s very easy in my job to get bogged down in the details and just focus on getting things done… the session reminded me to focus on what really matters.”
Kate, Corinda Kindy (2025 workshop)
I love the way Daisy presented. She was so present with each person in the room so we all felt engaged. She has such an infectious positive energy.
Maria, Educator
