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Transform Your Caregiving Journey: Empower Your Anxious Kids

 

Guiding emotionally sensitive and anxious children can be challenging for anyone. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or someone looking after anxious kids, you might wonder how to become more influential in their lives.

 

How do you mentor them and instil discipline while respecting their emotional sensitivity?

 

This course is designed to help you navigate these challenges effectively. With your unique bond, you can help children manage their emotions, harness their sensitive side, and make more rational decisions.

 

**Each lesson in this course stands alone, allowing you to digest valuable insights at your own pace.**

 

**Enroll now to learn how to leverage your empathy and connection to guide them through tough times. Transform instances of misbehaviour into opportunities for reconnection and learning.**

 

Our audio-based course outlines **9 key principles** that will support you in guiding anxious and sensitive children. Join me on this transformative journey—I believe this can revolutionise the way you care for children.

 

Effective caregiving isn’t a checklist of actions. The essence of effective caregiving lies not in rules or flawless execution, but in our evolution—the emotional structure we provide for children.

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The Power of Empathy

 

Guidelines from parenting books and advice columns often miss the nuances of each child’s unique spirit. Empathy transcends this. It’s about tuning into a child’s emotional frequency, recognising their fears, joys, and quirks. It says, “I see you, and I’m here.”

 

Empathy doesn’t mean surrendering boundaries or letting chaos reign. It’s not permissiveness. Instead, it’s understanding that beneath every behaviour lies a need or emotion. When a child throws a tantrum, empathy says, “What’s really going on? How can I help?”

 

Empathy doesn’t require endorsing every choice or action. It’s about accepting a child’s reality without judgment. They spill milk? Empathise with their frustration. They struggle with maths? Empathise with their effort. It says, “I’m with you, even when things go wrong.”

 

Imagine empathy as a bridge. When a child faces storms—be it fear, sadness, or confusion—they need that bridge. Trust and security form its pillars. When they stumble, they’ll reach for your hand, knowing you won’t let them fall.

 

Storms are inevitable—school stress, friendship woes, heartbreaks. Empathy prepares you. It’s the umbrella in the rain, the lighthouse in the fog. You listen, validate, and say, “I’m here. You’re not alone.”

 

Children learn empathy by witnessing it. When you show kindness to a neighbour, apologise when you’re wrong, or listen without interrupting, you model empathy. They absorb these lessons, becoming empathic beings themselves.

 

Empathy isn’t just for children. It extends outward—to teachers, friends, and strangers. It’s the smile you share with the harried cashier or the patience you offer the upset toddler. These ripples create a more compassionate world.

 

So, dear caregiver, embrace connection, embrace empathy. Be the bridge, the safe harbour. When the storms rage, children will find solace in your understanding. And together, you’ll weather the tempests, emerging stronger, wiser, and more connected.

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Enroll in our course today and discover the power of Connected Caregiving and Empathic Discipline. You will learn how to best:


- Understand your child’s sensitivity and how it affects their behaviour and emotions


- Communicate in a way that builds trust and respect


- Set healthy and realistic boundaries and expectations


- Respond to emotional storms with calmness and compassion


- Help develop the skills and strategies to self-regulate and cope with stress

 

I believe this course can transform your experience, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. Don’t wait any longer. Embark on this transformative journey today.

 Course Features:

 

  • 3 hours of AUDIO instruction split into small modules for easy digestion. (Why audio? Compelling research shows that you retain more information via audio vs video.)

  • Downloadable worksheets to help consolidate your understanding and skills.

  • Guiding your Anxious Child E-book is FREE when you complete the course material.

  • Ask me Questions on the course platform!

 

Here are some of the essential topics and skills you will learn in our course:

  • What is connection and why is it so important for sensitive kids with anxiety?

  • How to cultivate and maintain a sense of security and trust with your child?

  • How to find balance between your needs and your child’s needs?

  • How to not sweat the small stuff and use the HALT SAVE STEP protocols to avoid unforced errors that lead to further conflict and disconnection?

  • How to be the adult and what that means in terms of responsibility and authority?

  • How to match your approach to your child’s mental age, not chronological age (learn about the practical basics of developmental stages)?

  • What are the do’s and don’ts of empathic discipline?

  • How to apply the principles of empathic discipline in action, such as problem-solving, reflecting on values, and challenging or easing off your child?

  • How to troubleshoot common conversation challenges and case studies?

 

You will also get access to these bonus modules that will expand your knowledge and skills even further.  Bonus modules will be added to the main course over its lifetime.

Current BONUS module library:

  • The 3 Part Empathy Model: How to use empathy to understand, validate, and support your child’s feelings and needs?

  • Empathy to Compassion: How to move from empathy to compassion and help your child develop self-compassion and empathy for others?

  • Setting Boundaries without the Guilt: How to set healthy and realistic boundaries and expectations for your child without feeling guilty or harsh?

  • Resilience: How to help your child develop the skills and strategies to cope with stress and adversity?

  • When to Challenge and When to Ease Off Your Kids? How to know when to push your child to grow and when to give them space and comfort?

  • Dealing with school anxiety and refusal

Choose the Best Option for You: Lifetime Access or One Year Term

 

When you enroll in our course, you have two options to choose from: lifetime access or one year term. Both options will give you access to all the course materials, including the audio lessons, the worksheets, the e-book, the bonus modules, and the community. However, there are some differences between them that you should consider before making your decision.

 

  • Lifetime Access: This option is for you if you want to make a one-time investment and enjoy the benefits of our course forever. You will pay a single fee and get access to the course for as long as Huddle Wisdom exists. You will also get access to any updates or additions we make to the course in the future, at no extra cost. You will never have to worry about missing out on any new content or paying more if the price of the course goes up. This option will save you money and hassle in the long run.

 

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  • One Year Term: This option is for you if you prefer to pay a lower fee and get access to the course for one year. You will still get plenty of value from our course, as you will learn skills and strategies that are worth so much more than money (but we’re biased!). However, you will have to renew your subscription every year if you want to keep access to the course and the community. You will also have to pay more if the price of the course goes up in the future. This option will give you more flexibility and affordability in the short term.

 

Both options are great, and you can’t go wrong with either one. It all depends on your preferences and needs. Whatever option you choose, you will be making a wise investment in your child’s future and yours.

 

So, what are you waiting for? Choose the best option for you and enroll in our course today!

 

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Testimonials

Huddle Wisdom is a fantastic resource for parents and caregivers looking after children, particularly those displaying emotional or behavioral difficulties. Dr Davin Tan has put together a set of resources which make great sense to anyone seeking to reflect on parenting and childcare practices and the impact on children of various different approaches. The focus of Huddle Wisdom is on providing empathy-driven care, allowing for the recognition and management of anxiety related behavioural problems in particular. 
This serves to improve the relationship between children and caregivers and is universally applicable from minor struggles to more serious situations. Dr Tan has based his approach on a wide range of experience and research gleaned from a career as a child and adolescent psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist in both New Zealand and Australia and also incorporates his own knowledge and wisdom from parenting two children. He is an active supporter of teachers and other educators.
I can personally attest to the value of the courses provided by Huddle Wisdom, as well as the Huddle Wisdom courses. Dr Tan provides free value to the community through his podcast. I thoroughly recommend Dr Tan's programs to parents and caregivers, particularly those facing challenges with behavioral and emotional issues, however the techniques he describes could be equally useful in an educational environment. 
For those who are at a loss as to where to begin, and for those with more knowledge and experience, Huddle Wisdom offers a uniquely effective take on helping children to regulate their emotions across a wide variety of situations. 
- Dr Caleb Armstrong, Forensic Psychiatrist and Founder of Anteris Clinic
 
 
I bought the ‘Practice of Empathetic Discipline’ course after listening to the Huddle Wisdom podcast and reading Davin’s blog. Having empathy for your children sounds like a no-brainer, so I was keen to learn how to incorporate the concept into how I discipline my three kids. I was happy to see that Davin outlines a systematic approach that’s pretty easy to remember and employ in different parenting situations.
 
I’ve read quite a few other parenting books and articles in the past, which were all valuable but left me feeling like I owned a collection of disconnected methods and ‘tricks’. Probably the biggest thing I’ve taken way from the ‘Practice of Empathetic Discipline’ course is I now feel that Davins' concept of ‘empathetic parenting’ will be the underlying foundation for every other parenting resource I use. It’s something I can fall back on during those emotional storms when everything else goes out the window. I only wish I had been given Davin’s work at the beginning of my parenting journey.
-Van Taylor, Environmental Educator
*the Practice of Empathic Discipline is the previous name of the 'Guiding Anxious Kids' Course. I.e. it is the same.
  
 
 
"I have been using and recommending the course and resources "The Practice of Empathic Discipline" with many of the families I work with in private practice. The resources are informative, easy to understand and include such practical exercises and activities. Feedback from the families I work with is that these resources have been helpful particularly for parents of children with ADHD."
-Ilia Lindsay, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Lead at Komodo
 
 
 
Davin's course, Empathic Guidance for Anxious Sensitive Kids, has been a game changer for my parenting. These days there's so much parenting advice on the internet, but it can be difficult to know what's good advice and what's not. It gets even more confusing when different sources of information contradict each other. Davin's course outlines a solid foundation for parenting. I love his emphasis on nurturing the relationship between parent and child. This caring approach just 'feels right'. The course doesn't teach a bunch of parenting tricks or hacks to get your kids to act the way you want. Instead, it outlines a parenting philosophy that can be adapted to different situations. This has given me heaps more confidence in my parenting. When faced with a parenting challenge, I now approach the situation by asking myself "what would a Huddle Wisdom parent do?" 
-Dr Andrew Manning, General Practitioner
 
 
 
"As a parent of two - one highly sensitive and the other, anxious - I have found Dr Tan’s podcasts truely helpful. His content, tips and advice is authentic, informative and teaches you how to think ‘outside the box’ with regards to handling the emotional chaos that comes with parenting. The courses offered by Dr Tan via the Huddle Wisdom have also been fantastic at providing those practical steps to put what is learnt into ‘practice’. I have found that pretty much all of the stories and situations discussed really resonates with me and I’m sure so many others out there. Overall, it’s been amazing having this content at my very fingertips ! " 
- Phelia T, Digital Marketing Specialist

More Reasons Not To Miss This Course

 

As parents, every decision we make for our children is important, especially when it comes to investing our hard-earned money. We want to make sure that the resources we choose will truly make a difference in their lives.

 

I am confident that the value this course offers is priceless.

 

Here’s why:

 

Long-Term Benefits: you get invaluable knowledge and practical strategies that will positively impact your child’s life for years to come. 

 

Avoid Costly Mistakes:  I've made a lot of mistakes. Parenting can be a challenging journey, and it’s easy to make mistakes along the way. By learning from my experience and avoiding common pitfalls, you’ll save yourself from costly trial-and-error approaches that may not yield the desired results.

 

The course is developed and delivered by me! A fellow huddler!  

 

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