• Guiding Behaviours Through Regulation and Connection

    Supporting children through connection, regulation and inclusive practice, not behaviour management.

  • Every behaviour is communication.

    This self-paced online behaviour guidance course supports early childhood educators, teachers and leaders to understand children’s behaviour through connection, emotional regulation and inclusive practice. Explore how nervous system regulation, brain development, attachment and responsive relationships influence children’s behaviour, wellbeing and capacity to learn.

    Through practical strategies, reflective case studies and downloadable resources, educators will learn how to respond to challenging behaviour with greater confidence, create calmer early learning environments and strengthen every child’s sense of safety, belonging and inclusion.

  • Why Guiding Behaviour Needs a Different Approach

    “Consistency isn’t just policy — it’s emotional safety.”

    False Belief: Children's behaviour can be changed through rewards, consequences and repeated reminders.

    Truth: Behaviour is communication. Lasting change happens when educators understand what behaviour is communicating and respond with curiosity, regulation and respectful guidance

    False Belief: Challenging behaviour should be managed.

    Truth: Children thrive when educators build relationships, support emotional regulation and create environments where every child feels safe, understood and included.

    False Belief: Every child responds to the same behaviour strategy.

    Truth: Inclusive practice recognises that every child is unique. Effective guidance considers each child's development, experiences, strengths and individual needs.

    False Belief: Behaviour guidance is about stopping unwanted behaviour.

    Truth: Behaviour guidance is about teaching skills, strengthening relationships and supporting every child's emotional development.

  • What You Will Learn

    Educators will explore:

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    Understanding behaviour as communication

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    Emotional regulation and co-regulation

    3

    The developing brain

    4

    Trauma-aware and inclusive practice

    5

    Supporting children with additional needs

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    Responding instead of reacting

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    Building emotionally safe environments

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    Practical strategies for everyday situations

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    Working collaboratively with families

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    Why this course matters

    Rather than asking:

    "How do I stop this behaviour?"

    Educators begin asking:

    "What is this child telling me?"

    That small shift transforms relationships.

    Children feel understood.

    Educators feel more confident.

    Learning environments become calmer and more connected.

    Is This Course Right For You?

    This course is designed to support educators, leaders, and services globally who are seeking to build consistent, thoughtful approaches to guiding behaviour and supporting children’s emotional regulation across all early learning environments.

    Early Childhood Educators

    Educational Leaders
    Centre Directors
    Approved Providers
    Inclusion Support Educators
    Family Day Care Educators
    Preschool Teachers
    Students studying Early Childhood Education

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    Course Curriculum

    Welcome

    Get started with an introduction to the course and your professional learning journey.

    Lesson One: Guiding Frameworks

    Explore the foundations of respectful, relationship-centred behaviour guidance.

    Lesson Two: The Brain

    Understand how brain development, regulation and executive functioning influence behaviour.

    Lesson Three: Connection

    Discover why connection is the foundation for learning, wellbeing and behaviour guidance.

    Lesson Four: Where to Start

    Learn how to create environments that support children's success before expecting behaviour change.

    Lesson Five: Informed Practices

    Explore evidence-informed approaches including trauma-informed practice, emotion coaching and inclusive strategies.

    Lesson Six: Putting Strategies into Practice

    Apply practical regulation-focused strategies you can use immediately in your setting.

    Lesson Seven: The Final Step

    Bring your learning together with practical planning tools and reflective resources.

  • Your Instructors – Janine Kelly & Kristel Yangco

    Janine Kelly and Kristel Yangco bring over 45 years of combined experience across Canada and Australia in early childhood education, leadership, and mentoring. Janine, founder of STEPPING STONES Professional Development, is recognised as an industry expert in inclusive practice and educator development. Kristel, a qualified Trainer and Assessor, specialises in guiding educators to build calm, connected classrooms through reflective, consistent practice. Together, they help educators transform challenging behaviours into opportunities for connection and growth.

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    Janine Kelly

    Founder, STEPPING STONES Professional Development for ECEs

    Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching

    Trauma Informed Practice Trained

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    Kristel Yangco

    Trainer and Assessor

    Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching

    Training in Guiding and Behaviour Techniques

  • Included With This Course

    For example:

    ✔ An option for Lifetime Access

    ✔ Self-Paced Learning

    ✔ Certificate of Completion

    ✔ Downloadable Resources

    ✔ FREE Guiding Behaviour Companion Kit (Valued at $75)

    ✔ Learn Anywhere, Anytime

  • Frequently asked question?

    How long does the course take?

    This course is self-paced and can take up to four hours to complete.

    Do I receive a certificate?

    Once you submit all assignments, rate the course, and provide your feedback form, you will receive a certificate of participation for four hours.

    Do I have lifetime access?

    To get this course with lifetime access, you must register to become a member. This can be as an individual or small and large organisations. Visit Option three below for more membership information.

  • 🌿Choose the Path That Suits You Best:

    Option one:

    Enrol in the Guiding Behaviours course for 12 months

    Option two:

    Enrol in our Behaviours and Wellbeing Bundle for 12 months and SAVE

    Option three

    Choose one of our Lifetime Access Memberships and get all courses in our Professional Learning Catalouge for life.

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