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When your child is having a meltdownm and You don't know what to do This Gives You One Clear Plan
So You Know Exactly What To Do First
The Meltdown Rescue Plan
A step by step meltdown support system that helps you understand what’s happening, respond with more calm and confidence, start reducing future meltdowns over time.
Know what to do in the first few minutes
Say the right thing without making it worse
Support your child’s body to calm and feel safe
Spot triggers so future meltdowns feel less unpredictable
So instead of freezing in the moment, you will know
exactly where to turn and what to do next
Everything you need
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MELTDOWN RESCUE PLAN
One clear plan for before, during and after the meltdown
UNDERSTAND
What you are seeing
RESPOND
Know what to do
SAY
Know what to say
REGULATE
Help your child regulate
PREPARE
Set up calming support
PREVENT
Start spotting patterns and reduce meltdowns
You're Doing Your Best... But When Your Child Is Having
A Meltdown, Everything Can Feel Overwhelming
Your child is crying, yelling, or completely shutting down
Nothing you try seems to help
And the more you try to fix it, the worse it can feel
You’re left standing there thinking…
What am I supposed to do right now?
Maybe you’ve tried:
• Staying calm
• Setting boundaries
• Distracting
• Giving space
• Trying to explain or reason with them
And sometimes it works…
But other times, it doesn’t
And that inconsistency is exhausting
You don’t want to make it worse
You don’t want to say the wrong thing
You don’t want your child to feel more overwhelmed
But in the moment…
you’re not always sure what will actually help
And here’s the part most people don’t say:
It’s not that you’re doing it wrong
It’s that no one has shown you a clear way to handle what’s really happening during a meltdown
Because once you understand what’s really happening underneath the meltdown…
You stop guessing and start responding with confidence
You don’t need more advice… you need a clear plan you can follow in the moment
This is exactly why I created the Meltdown Rescue Plan
Not another list of tips to try in the moment
But a clear, step-by-step plan you can follow when your child is overwhelmed
So, you’re not guessing what to do anymore in those moments
Because meltdowns aren’t just behaviour They’re your child’s way of telling you
their system is overloaded And when you understand that…
your response starts to change and when you feel calmer your child feels it too.
The Meltdown Rescue Plan shows you How To:
Work out whether your child is experiencing a tantrum or a meltdown
Know what to do in the first few minutes
Use calming words and responses that reduce pressure
Support your child with simple breathing and regulation strategies
Build a calm kit around your child’s needs
Uncover triggers and patterns so you can reduce future meltdowns over time
You don’t need to remember
everything at once
You just follow the steps
This isn’t about being perfect
It’s about having something to come back to when things feel hard
You’ll go from reacting in the moment… to responding with more calm and confidence
Because once you have a clear plan… Everything starts to feel more doable
A step by step way to support your child
before, during and after the meltdown
Instead of trying random advice and hoping something works, you will follow the
six sections inside the Meltdown Rescue Plan.
STEP ONE
Understand what You Are Seeing
Use the quick guide, full guide, and decision chart to work out whether it is more likely a tantrum or a meltdown, and what that means for how you respond.
STEP TWO
Respond in the first few minutes
Follow a simple first-response plan that helps you pause, reduce pressure, stay grounded, and support your child through the hardest part of the moment.
STEP THREE
Use Calm, Supportive Words
Stop scrambling for what to say. Use simple phrases and clear guidance that help you say less, stay calm, and avoid adding more overwhelm.
STEP FOUR
Support Your Child's Body To Regulate
Use printable breathing and calming pages to help your child slow down, feel safer, and begin to come back to calm.
STEP FIVE
Prepare Calming Supports Ahead Of Time
Create a calm kit and use simple calming ideas so you are not starting from scratch every time a meltdown hits.
STEP SIX
Notice Triggers And Prevent Future Meltdowns
Use the trigger checklist and meltdown trackers to spot patterns, understand what may be building underneath, and feel more prepared next time.
You do not have to use it all at once.
You can start with the section you need most and build from there.
And when you have that kind of support in front of you,
you stop feeling so alone in the moment.
Right now it may feel like you are reacting, guessing, and hoping something works.
This is what starts to change when you have one clear plan.
What Changes When
You Stop Guessing
This is the difference between trying to work it out in the moment and having a
printable plan to come back to.
It’s not about stopping every
meltdown overnight
It is about feeling more clear, more steady, and more prepared in how you support your child when they
need you most.
Created for real-life meltdowns, not just reading about them later.
Inside The
Meltdown Rescue Plan
Everything inside is organised into
six clear sections,
so you can understand what is happening, know what to do first, support your child in the moment, and start reducing future meltdowns over time.
This is not a random bundle of pages.
It is one printable support system you can come back to again and again
Understand
Understand what you are seeing before you decide what to do next.
Tantrum Or Meltdown Quick Guide
Tantrum or Meltdown: 8 Steps To Know For Sure
Tantrum or Meltdown Decision Chart
Respond
Know what to do in the first few minutes of the meltdown.
A simple first-response plan that guides you to:
Pause and Assess
Reduce Demands
Calm Yourself
Connect With Your Child
Leave Teaching Until After
Say
Know what to say, and how to say less.
Meltdown Calming Responses
What To Say During A Meltdown Guide
Simple Phrases that Help You reassure and support your child without adding more pressure
Regulate
Help your child’s body feel safer and more settled.
Breathe to Break the Meltdown
Gentle guidance for using breathing during hard moments
Printable Breathing Pages
Breathe With Me Fridge Guide For Quick Access
Prepare
Set up calming supports before the next meltdown happens.
Calm In The Chaos
5 Quick Tips To help calm your child's meltdown
meltdown calm kit
Simple ideas like deep breathing together, gentle distraction, non-verbal cues, lowering your voice, and physical comfort
Prevent
Start spotting patterns and reducing future meltdowns over time.
Meltdown Triggers Checklist
Printable Meltdown Trackers
A simple way to notice what happened before, during, and after the meltdown so you feel more prepared next time
You do not have to print or use everything on day one.
Start with the pages you need most, then come back to the rest as you go.
So instead of trying to piece this together on your own,
you have one clear plan to return to.
This is what support can start to look like
What This Means For
You And Your Child
This is not about being perfect.
It is about having a clearer, calmer way to move through some of the hardest moments.
You will spend less time frozen and more time knowing what to do first
You will have simple pages to lean on instead of trying to remember everything under stress
You will feel more confident using fewer words and more supportive responses
Your child will have calmer, more predictable support in the moment
Over time, you will start to notice patterns, triggers, and what helps your child feel safe
Because when you understand what is happening and have a plan in front of you,
hard moments stop feeling quite so impossible.
You will feel more grounded.
And your child will feel more supported.
This Is For You If...
You are supporting a child whose meltdowns feel intense, fast, or hard to read
You are not always sure whether it is a tantrum, sensory overwhelm, or a true meltdown
You want to know what to do first instead of panicking
You want simple printable support you can actually use in the moment
You want help with what to say, how to stay calm, and how to support your child’s body
You want to start noticing triggers and patterns so things feel less unpredictable
This is especially helpful for autistic and ADHD children, and children with sensory or additional needs
You do not need to have everything figured out
You just need a place to start
Founder Of
How To Help My Child
Hi, I'm Sue.
For 30 years I've been supporting families raising children with autism, ADHD, sensory challenges and additional needs.
I support moms raising neurodivergent kids who feel overwhelmed by meltdowns and just want clear, practical help they can actually use.
Because so much of the advice out there sounds good in theory but falls apart in real life. Too generic. Too wordy. Too focused on stopping behaviour instead of understanding what is really happening underneath it.
What I have seen, time and time again, is this: When you understand what is really happening for your child, and you have a clear way to respond, everything starts to feel more manageable.
And one thing comes up again and again parents do not need more information thrown at them in the middle of a hard day.
They need calm, practical support they can come back to when their child is overwhelmed.
That is exactly why I created the Meltdown Rescue Plan. One clear plan for before, during and after the meltdown.
This is here to help you feel less lost in those moments and more confident supporting your child with calm and care.
With love and support,
Sue 💙
Meltdown Rescue Plan
Created by Sue Sibly
My 30-Day Confidence Guarantee
I want you to feel comfortable trying Meltdown Rescue Plan.
So I’m taking all the risk off your shoulders.
How It Works
✓ Go through the Meltdown Rescue Plan, print the pages that fit your child, and use the sections in your own time.
✓ If you do not feel more clear and confident in how to support your child during meltdowns, reach out within 30 days.
✓ We'll Refund 100% of your investment - no questions asked, no hassles, no hard feelings.
You do not need to use every page perfectly.
You just need a clear place to start.
If you decide within 7 days that it is not the right fit for your family, simply email and I’ll refund your purchase.
You are not stuck. You are supported.
Try it, use what helps, and see what shifts in you and your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I am not sure whether it is a meltdown or something else?
That is where the plan starts. The quick guide, full guide, and decision chart help you work out what you are looking at so you can choose the next step with more confidence.
Is this a course or a printable guide?
This is a printable digital product. You will get a step-by-step support system with guides, calming pages, breathing pages, a calm kit page, a trigger checklist, and printable meltdown trackers.
Will this work for my child?
Every child is different. This is not a one-size-fits-all script. It gives you a clear structure and practical pages you can use and adapt based on your child's needs.
What if I have already tried lots of strategies?
That is very common. The difference here is that you are not trying random ideas in isolation. You are following one clear plan that helps you understand, respond, support regulation, prepare, and track patterns over time.
Is this only for autistic or ADHD children?
It is especially helpful for neurodivergent children, including autistic and ADHD children, and children with sensory needs. It can also support any child who experiences overwhelm and meltdowns.
Will this stop meltdowns completely?
No guide can promise that. The goal is not perfection. The goal is to help you respond with more calm and clarity, support your child more effectively, and start reducing future meltdowns over time.
How do I access the Meltdown Rescue Plan?
You will receive immediate access after purchase, so you can download it, print the pages you want, and start using it right away.
What if it does not feel right for us?
That is completely okay. You are covered by the 30-day guarantee, so you can try it without pressure.
You do not need to have everything figured out. You just need a place to start.
My child's meltdowns are really severe will this still work for us?
Every child is different and meltdowns vary enormously in intensity. The Meltdown Rescue Plan is built specifically for children whose meltdowns feel intense, fast, and hard to manage. The six step system works by meeting your child where they are — not by applying a one size fits all script. And if it doesn't feel right for your family, the 30 day guarantee means you have nothing to lose by trying.
Start with one clear plan for before, during, and
after the meltdown
The Meltdown Rescue Plan gives you printable, practical support to help you understand
what you are seeing, know what to do first, support your child in the moment,
and reduce future meltdowns over time.
You Can Start Today
You don't have to figure this out alone.
One clear plan. Before, during and after the meltdown.
With love and support,
Sue 💙
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