Tantrum To Talk

Teaching Kids to Use Words, Manage Big Emotions, and Build Calm Communication Skills

From public meltdowns to bedtime battles, learn how to guide your child from chaos to calm—without yelling, bribing, or walking on eggshells.

Every parent knows the sinking feeling when a small disagreement suddenly turns into a big emotional storm. You’ve tried the warnings, the reasoning, even the “count to three”… and nothing works. From Tantrum to Talk is your step-by-step guide to turning those moments into opportunities for connection, learning, and trust.

Parenting educator and mom of three Erin Caldwell shares her proven Calm Parenting Method, built on over 15 years of helping families navigate power struggles and big feelings. This isn’t about “perfect parenting” or suppressing your child’s emotions—it’s about guiding them through strong feelings in a way that builds lifelong communication skills.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• How to stay steady when your child’s emotions spike (even in public)

• The 3-step “Talk It Out” script for solving conflicts without shame or blame

• Turn-taking, emotional language, and group calm strategies for siblings and peers

• Repair routines that restore trust after meltdowns

• Printable quick-reference cards and mini-tools you can use anywhere

• Long-term skills that help kids self-advocate, listen, and solve problems together

Whether you’re parenting toddlers or school-age kids, this book gives you practical tools you can use right away—at home, at the park, in the grocery store, or at bedtime. You’ll replace guesswork with confident, compassionate responses and watch your child’s ability to handle big emotions grow over time.

You don’t have to choose between being calm and being in charge. You can be both—and this book will show you how.