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Busting Big Feelings

 

Helping Anxious Children -- and their grown-ups -- Build Brave Hearts with the Guidance of Buster

 

 

 

 

For Parents
For Kids

Why Families Come Here

Big feelings can be overwhelming—for kids and parents.

 

You may notice:

  • Endless “what if” worries

  • Meltdowns when routines don’t go just right

  • Struggles with sleep

  • Your own stress rising right along with your child’s

It’s exhausting, and most of all—you don’t want your child’s spark to be dimmed by worry.

That’s why Busting Big Feelings exists. To give families tools, stories, and strategies that actually work at home.

Start with our Free Guide

 

 5 Brain Bandit Tricks—and How to Bust Them

âś… Learn the 5 most common patterns anxious kids fall into

âś… Get simple, therapist-approved language to use with your child

✅ Start using these tools today—no prep, no fluff, just help that works
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Welcome!  

If we haven't met, I'm Erin. I am a child therapist and Skylar and Buster's human. I have been helping anxious children and their families for over 20 years.

My belief is simple: with the right tools, parents can handle anxiety at home without needing a therapist forever.

Busting Big Feelings is here to guide you, step by step.

How We Help

Busting Big Feelings is built around two things:

  1. Stories for Kids – Because children learn best through play and metaphor. Skylar’s journey with Buster helps them see anxiety from the outside—and discover how to boss it back.

  2. Support for Parents – Because anxiety isn’t just a child problem, it affects the whole family. You’ll get practical tools to stay calm and coach your child through tough moments.

Pick Your Pack!  Where Will You Start?

Whether you're a brave kid ready to boss back big feelings, or a parent looking for tools that actually work — We have the path for you.

For Kids: Check out the Dog Den

The Dog Den is a kid-friendly space where big feelings meet brave adventures. With the help of therapy dogs Buster and Skylar, kids can explore fun stories, bravery challenges, and creative activities that make learning about emotions playful and empowering. Parents will also find simple guides to join in the journey, so the whole family can build calm and confidence—together.

Explore the Dog Den

For Grownups: Learn to Lead the Pack

Get expert-backed strategies to guide your anxious child with calm, confidence, and connection—just like a therapy dog handler leads with quiet strength.

Includes video lessons, reflection guides, and a clear path to parenting through anxiety.

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Next Steps 

Here’s how families usually use our resources (but you can jump in anywhere):  

Free Guide: A quick guide that helps parents build confidenc in their responses. 

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Bravery Bootcamp (mini-course) → 5 days of parent-child challenges that spark bravery. 

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Busting Big Feelings (mid-course) → Deeper strategies + story-based tools.

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Anxiety Buster (flagship) → A guided parent + child adventure with community and live support.

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