The Morning Crisis Survival Guide
"A practical framework for more predictable, lower-pressure mornings — for parents in the thick of it right now."
Written by a former Headteacher and SENCo with 25 years of experience — and a parent of two children with SEN. This course offers practical tools for responding with less pressure when mornings feel difficult.
One-time payment · protected course access · practical parent resources included
Does this sound like your morning?
If you recognise any of these, this course was written for you.
Your child is screaming, crying, or completely shut down before 8am
You are late for work, your other children are distressed, and you feel completely alone
You have tried reasoning, rewards, and consequences — nothing works
The school is calling it "refusal" and implying you are not doing enough
You dread every morning and lie awake the night before dreading the next one
About the author
Stephen Mallett
Former Headteacher and SENCo with 25 years of experience in UK schools. Parent of two children with special educational needs. Author of two published books on SEN parenting rights.
Stephen has sat on both sides of the table — as the professional running the meeting, and as the exhausted parent in the chair. This course is built on both of those experiences.
Credentials
✓ 25 years as Headteacher and SENCo
✓ Parent of 2 children with SEN
✓ 2 published books on SEN rights
✓ Founder, The EBSA and SEN Hub
What is inside the course
6 video modules · approximately 24 minutes of video · protected course download
Welcome and Introduction
How to use this course and what to expect
Understanding the Crisis
What EBSA actually is, why mornings are the trigger point, and why your child cannot simply "try harder"
The Morning Crisis Toolkit
The first two minutes, crisis profiles, hidden triggers, and the five adjustments that change everything
Building a Longer-Term Plan
Moving from crisis management to recovery — the window of tolerance, nervous system basics, and school communication
Your Toolkit
The complete workbook, behaviour card, trigger tracker, and morning script — ready to use today
Closing
What to do next, how to use the resources, and where to get further support
Also included:
✓ Six self-paced video modules (approximately 24 minutes in total)
✓ The Morning Crisis Parent Workbook (PDF), including the weekly trigger tracker and printable reference cards
✓ The Morning Crisis Survival Guide companion PDF
✓ A printable Morning Script within the workbook appendix
What this course can—and cannot—do
It offers practical, parent-facing tools for lowering pressure and preparing calmer school conversations. It is not clinical treatment, legal representation or a guarantee that mornings will change by a particular amount or within a particular time.
Ready for a calmer next step?
Explore a structured set of practical tools for the next difficult morning, then decide whether it is right for your family. Access is protected after purchase.
One-time course payment
£47
View the course package — £47Secure checkout · protected course access · practical resources included
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