Calm in the Crowd

Proven Parenting Strategies to Stop Tantrums, Reduce Power Struggles, and Help Your Child Behave in Public

Peaceful outings are possible — even with a strong-willed child.

Public meltdowns can turn even the simplest errands into a battle of wills. You’ve tried reasoning, bribing, hurrying through the checkout, or simply avoiding outings altogether. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

In Calm in the Crowd, parenting coach Erin Caldwell shows you how to guide your child through public situations without tears, power struggles, or guilt. Drawing on proven child-development strategies and real-life scenarios, this practical guide equips you to:

• Understand the science behind meltdowns — and how to stop them before they start

• Prepare your child (and yourself) for smooth, stress-free outings

• Stay calm and confident, even when your child is not

• Use gentle discipline that teaches rather than shames

• Build your child’s resilience so they can handle the unexpected

With ready-to-use conversation scripts, calm-down cards, and step-by-step scenario guides for restaurants, stores, airports, and more, Calm in the Crowd is your go-to resource for transforming stressful public moments into opportunities for connection and growth.

Whether your child is a toddler finding their voice or an older child testing boundaries, you’ll discover that calm is not just possible — it’s teachable.

Give your child the tools to succeed, and give yourself the confidence to lead them there.