From Meltdowns to Mastery: An Emotional-Regulation Toolkit

The Developing Child Centre (TDCC) continues its mission to empower parents and educators through expert-led webinars that foster understanding and support for children’s emotional and developmental needs.
Our 72nd webinar, “From Meltdowns to Mastery: An Emotional-Regulation Toolkit,” offers valuable insights into the science and strategies of emotional regulation — a critical foundation for children’s growth, learning, and resilience.

Led by Dr. Ruba Tabari, Consultant Educational Psychologist, this interactive session explores how emotional dysregulation impacts behavior, and how adults can use evidence-based approaches to guide children toward calm, connection, and confidence both at home and in school.

Objectives

You will learn:

Recognize Emotional Dysregulation – Identify the signs and underlying causes of emotional outbursts and meltdowns in children.

Harness Co-Regulation – Understand how adults can model calmness and provide supportive guidance to strengthen a child’s emotional control.

Apply Practical Tools – Discover actionable strategies and daily routines to promote emotional balance, resilience, and wellbeing in home and school settings.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, or professional, this webinar provides an accessible framework to turn everyday emotional challenges into opportunities for connection and growth.

About the Speaker

Dr. Ruba Tabari is a Consultant Educational Psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting children, families, and schools in the UK and UAE. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from University College London (UCL) and is licensed under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK and the Community Development Authority and Department of Health in the UAE.

Dr. Ruba has played a pivotal role in shaping wellbeing and inclusion initiatives across educational institutions. She was instrumental in developing the Wellbeing Policy Framework for private schools and nurseries under the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

Her work is guided by the belief that empathy and connection form the cornerstone of every child’s development. Through her extensive experience and compassionate approach, Dr. Ruba continues to empower educators and families to nurture emotional intelligence and resilience in children.