PROGRAMS

iGrowCalm Emotional Regulation Program.

A developmentally grounded emotional regulation curriculum using the iGrowCalm plush companion.

PROGRAM VISION

Connection, practice, repetition.

iGrowCalm helps children build emotional resilience through connection, practice, and repetition. Rather than teaching children to "control" emotions, the program teaches them to:

  • Notice what they feel

  • Understand what their body is telling them

  • Use tools to regulate their nervous system

  • Express needs effectively

  • Return to learning, play, and relationships

The iGrowCalm plush toy serves as a co-regulation companion, helping children practice emotional regulation skills in real-life moments.

CORE PHILOSOPHY

Emotional regulation is a skill, not a trait.

Children are not born knowing how to regulate emotions. Regulation develops through:

  • Co-regulation with caring adults

  • Repeated practice

  • Safe emotional experiences

  • Body awareness

  • Flexible thinking

ABA

  • Observable, teachable skills

  • Behavioral shaping

  • Reinforcement

  • Generalization

Polyvagal Theory

  • Nervous system awareness

  • Safety and connection

  • Co-regulation before self-regulation

ACT

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

  • Emotional acceptance

  • Psychological flexibility

  • Values-based actions

Pivotal Response Treatment

  • Child motivation

  • Natural learning opportunities

  • Self-management

THE IGROWCALM GROWTH SYSTEM™

Three interconnected systems.

1. Pause System

“What is happening?”

CHILDREN LEARN

  • Body signals

  • Feelings

  • Triggers

  • Energy levels

SKILLS

  • Body scanning

  • Feeling identification

  • Emotional awareness

LEXI’S ROLE

  • Hug and pause

  • Notice heartbeat feature

  • Recognize body clues

2. Regulate System

“How can I help my body feel safe?”

CHILDREN LEARN

  • Deep breathing

  • Grounding

  • Relaxation

  • Sensory regulation

SKILLS

  • Belly breathing

  • Counting to 10

  • Squeezing Lexi

  • Calm movement

LEXI’S ROLE

  • Breathing button

  • Count-to-10 button

  • Heartbeat tail

3. Connect System

“Who can help me?”

CHILDREN LEARN

  • Asking for help

  • Sharing feelings

  • Building relationships

SKILLS

  • Communication

  • Social problem solving

  • Repairing conflicts

LEXI’S ROLE

  • Conversation starter

  • Comfort companion

PROGRAM LEVELS

Growing alongside your child.

SEED LEVEL - AGES 3–5

Build foundational emotional awareness.

SKILLS

  • Identify basic emotions

  • Follow simple calming routines

  • Use Lexi when upset

  • Request help

BLOOM LEVEL - AGES 8–12

Develop self-management and resilience.

SKILLS

  • Independent regulation

  • Flexible thinking

  • Perspective taking

  • Social problem solving

ROOT LEVEL - AGES 5-8

Develop regulation strategies.

SKILLS

  • Recognize triggers

  • Select coping tools

  • Wait before reacting

  • Express feelings verbally

PARENT PROGRAM

iGrowCalm at home.

Five modules for parents:

1

MODULE 1
Co-Regulation Before Correction

2

MODULE 2
Understanding Emotional Development

3

MODULE 3
Building Calm Routines

4

MODULE 4
Responding to Big Feelings

5

MODULE 5
Raising Emotionally Flexible Children

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Children will grow to:

Know

  • What emotions are

  • How emotions feel in the body

  • Why emotions happen

Be able to

  • Use regulation tools independently

  • Communicate feelings effectively

  • Recover from emotional challenges

Become

  • More resilient

  • More flexible

  • More connected

  • More confident