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Gentles Guidance Behaviour Development Programmes for parents, carers, schools and services.

"Simple, effective practical strategies designed to help you understand, inspire and empower your kids."

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"Behavioural development is our expertise."

Our unique approach, founded on the understanding of behaviour as communication, ensures we meet the unmet needs of children and young people by securing their emotional safety.

With extensive experience and knowledge, we provide practical strategies that modify behaviours, empower individuals, and create a solid foundation for emotional well-being.

Join us on this transformative journey to unlock the potential of every child and young person. Invest in their future with Gentles Guidance, because prevention is the key to success.
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For Parents & Carers

5-Steps Toddler to Teenager:
90 minute Behaviour Training

Start your behavioural development journey with the Gentles Guidance 5-Step: Toddler to Teenager Webinar. This short but powerful webinar is led by behaviour expert Marie Gentles OBE. The session introduces key strategies to understand and support children's behaviour at any stage—from toddlerhood to the teenage years. This webinar offers practical insights you can apply immediately once you've completed the training session.

£47

5-Steps Toddler to Teenager:
5 week plan

Following on directly from the 90 minute Behaviour Training, in 5 weeks you will be given all the strategies you need to support both you and your child in the practical implementation of what was covered in the webinar. The 5 week plan can be utilised far beyond 5 weeks as a behaviour support tool as your child grows.

£97

5-Steps: Toddler to Teenager:
LIVE monthly coaching and Q&A subscription 

Stay supported and keep building on your progress with our monthly coaching and Q&A sessions. Each session provides expert guidance, answers to your challenges, and practical strategies to reinforce what you’ve learned. Whether you need troubleshooting, reassurance, or fresh insights, these sessions offer a consistent space to reflect, refine, and stay on track. Keep momentum going and feel confident in your approach— join our community, you're not alone in this journey!

£22

5-Steps Toddler to Teenager:
Full access Bundle

This bundle gives you access to everything you need as part of the Gentles Guidance 5-Steps Toddler to Teenager Programme. It includes:
  • 90 minute Behaviour Training Webinar
  • 5 week plan
  • 1 year subscription to monthly Q&A sessions
  • 12 deep dive videos into Marie's book
  • BONUS access to the Behaviour Development Programme

40% off - Only £397

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PRIVATE online 1:1 sessions (for a limited time only)

In this one hour 1:1 private session with Marie, you get the guidance, support and advice you need for the child or children in your care. It is advisable that you purchase the 90-minute behaviour training webinar prior to your session. However, it is not essential.

These sessions are for any adult who supports a child or young person in any capacity and would like additional support, advice and guidance in regards to low, medium or high level behaviours, to feel confident, capable and empowered in significantly reducing or eliminating children's undesirable behaviours.
£150 per session

Frequently asked questions

What is the 5-week plan?

  • The 5 week plan is simple and clear, and each week there is a ‘for you’ and ‘for them’ section to work upon that helps you to support yourself, so that you are then able to adequately support your child(ren) in significantly reducing or eliminating undesirable behaviours.
  • You will be provided with what you need in 5 weeks to make a monumental shift in your life. It is then up to you to decide if you are going to continue to rewire your brain for success and embody the information for it to become a life change and not just a change at a point in your life.
  • During and following this programme you won’t need anything else but the willingness to be accountable for your drive, determination, and desire to continue once the programme is completed.

Who is this programme for?

  • The 5 step toddler to teenager programme is for parents and carers who supports the growth and development of children from toddler to teenage age.
  • For those who want to develop the mindset for success, even when facing adversities.
  • For those with children and young people in your care who are displaying low, medium or high levels of undesirable behaviour.
  • If you’d just like to ensure the best foundations or future for the children in your care, these practices can last a lifetime and benefit all.
  • This is a programme for those who are ready to commit to the techniques and practices suggested for the best and highest outcomes. 

What will I gain from the programme?

  • Deeper knowledge and understanding of why undesirable behaviours occur in the first place
  • How to practically meet the behavioural need
  • Modified or eliminated undesirable behaviours
  • A changed mindset
  • Confidence and empowerment 

What do I get with the programme?

  • 90 minute 5-steps training
  • Downloadable PDF’s to support each weeks teaching and learning
  • Option of joining Marie’s LIVE monthly coaching and Q&A sessions 
Testimonials

What our learners say

Since having the support of Gentles Guidance, I understand our children better and why they do what they do. We really do see their behaviour as communication now.

Parent
I felt someone believed me, someone understood me. I’ve been to many courses, spent hours listening to advice but it never connected. That’s the big difference for me with Gentles Guidance; you connect the dots and it gives us the opportunity to understand how to support yourself and the children in your care and make a real difference to their lives.

Special Guardian
Gentles Guidance is exactly that. Guidance that is gentle, yet very clear and robust. The perfect balance for me as a new teacher and parent!

Parent & Teacher
Marie is such a good public speaker. I was in an audience of over a thousand people, but it somehow felt intimate as if she was talking directly to me.

Parent & Teacher
I felt like I was doing well before, but wanted extra guidance to do the very best for my 3 children. Marie has boosted my self esteem and I feel that I am able to handle most parenting issues that arise now!

Parent
Invaluable advice, guidance and support that makes you see everything differently.
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For Schools

Access our Behavioural Development Programme and support the young people you work with. Especially designed for teachers, this programme will enable you to work more effectively with ALL children and reduce undesirable behaviours.
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Teachers love what we do  

Marie is so passionate about sharing her knowledge. She helped things make sense and I understand how to manage behaviour so much better now.
Everyone working with children should have this guidance. It gets you thinking outside the box and makes dealing with challenging behaviour much more manageable. 5 stars!
Since having the support of Gentles Guidance, I think I understand our children better and why they do what they do. We really do see their behaviour as communication now.

Book Online 1:1 Sessions with Marie for Additional Guidance, Support and Advice

In this one hour private session with Marie, you get the guidance, support and advice you need for the child or children in your care. It is advisable that you purchase the 90-minute behaviour training webinar prior to your session. However, it is not essential.

These sessions are for any adult who supports a child or young person in any capacity and would like additional support, advice and guidance in regards to low, medium or high level behaviours, to feel confident, capable and empowered in significantly reducing or eliminating children's undesirable behaviours.

£150 for one 1 hour session, or purchase a package of 4 sessions for £500 and up to three adults are able to attend the session.

Other services and resources ...

Gentles Guidance: How to Understand, Inspire and Empower Your Kids

Marie's book is a best seller in over 6 countries around the world!

  Such an important book, by someone who really understands the issues that young people face in today's world.

Dr Zoe Williams

Planning a conference? Book Marie for a captivating keynote speech.

Book a captivating keynote speech on behavioural development, inspiring your delegates to unlock their full potential and drive exceptional results.

  Marie, your passion and drive is palpable and was inspiring to witness. You are an exceptional speaker.

Conference Organiser

BBC documentary series, Don't Exclude Me and Helping Our Teens - watch them now!

For a powerful insight into the impact of Marie's approaches and the importance of understanding behaviour as communication, watch her BBC documentary series: Don’t Exclude Me and Helping Our Teens.

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