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

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"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 and Professionals

Balance the Scales

Rooted in over two decades of experience and expertise from the UK's leading child behaviour expert, Marie Gentles OBE.

This guidance balances advice from nutritionists, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, executive function coaches and scientists, to significantly reduce or eliminate the undesirable behaviours of the children and young people in your care.

  • Approximately seven 5 minute microlearning videos.
  • Accompanying support resource sheet for exactly how to implement the guidance.
  • Templates, checklists, expert advice and recommendations.
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Testimonials

What our learners say

Wow! Transformational, that's how I'd summarise this guidance.
This is the best guidance I have ever received, I can't believe how simple and effective it is at the same time. I feel so much calmer now.
It should be mandatory for all school staff to have this guidance.

For Schools and Services

Behaviour Development Programme

This is a certified course:
  • Consists of five modules - approximately 6 hours, spread over 4 weeks
  • Understanding behaviour as communication
  • Well-being - yours and theirs
  • Special educational needs and disabilities
  • The importance of attachments
  • Sustainable strategies that support behaviour
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£2,160 plus VAT for up to 20 learners, plus £68 per additional learner 

£2,900 plus VAT for up to 50 learners, plus £49 per additional learner 

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!
"Marie's no blame, no shame approach means that you can absorb what she's teaching in an easier way. This really does work, I almost can't believe how much things have changed in my life!"
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For Parents and Carers

Toddler to Teenager 5-Steps Programme

  • 90 minute behaviour training webinar
  • FREE training summary guide
  • 5  week plan
  • Downloadable PDF's

What's included ...

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.

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.

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 any adult in any capacity 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
  • 5 week plan
  • Downloadable PDF’s to support each weeks teaching and learning
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.

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.

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!

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!

Marie's no blame, no shame approach means that you can absorb what she's teaching in an easier way. This really does work, I almost can't believe how much things have changed in my life!

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

For Teens & Young Adults

Marie created this Teen & Young Adult Gentles Guidance for young people to engage in independently and learn about themselves and how to modify their behaviour in a way that empowers them.

This Teen & Young Adult guidance is not like any other. The guidance provides young people with information and tools that grow with them as their brain develops (up until their mid 20's), changing their internal world in order to modify external behaviours. What you get:

  • Ten 10 minute videos
  • A guidebook to record progress
  • Facility to record daily check-ins

What's included ...

Programme Overview

The course is designed to be easy to digest and revisit and consists of ten 10 minute videos that can be watched over again, and the teachings utilised for life! Accompanying the videos is a digital guidebook for the young person to record their progress. The material, overseen by a key adult in any personal or professional capacity, can be accessed separately by both the young person and key adults supporting them.

Episodes 1-5

In the first 5 sessions Marie talks about perceptions and why we think, feel and behave as we do. She emphasises that there is no blame or shame when learning about their behaviour, and whilst undesirable behaviours may need to change, the young person themselves are worthy individuals. Marie also explains how the mind and body are connected, how this impacts behaviour, and how we all have the ability to modify our behaviours should we choose to.

Episode 6-10

The final 6-10 sessions are the 'how.' Marie talks through how to break negative behaviour cycles as well as recognising and welcoming adult support in their best interests. Marie also illustrates what progress looks like and provides guidance on how to maintain consistency and persistency in their life journey.

The Mindset Series

Marie created this Mindset Series after she discovered in her 20+ years of experience, that the missing element for sustainable behaviour support was the mindset required for successful implementation. Many adults have the intellectual knowledge of children and young people's behavioural needs, but are unsure how to transfer this knowledge practically in the day to day.

This mindset series is designed to be easy to digest and revisit. It consists of four 15-30 minute videos that can be watched over again, and the teachings can be utilised for life! What you get:

  • Four 15-30 minute Mindset videos
  • Easy to digest information
  • The 5 C's - A free pdf guide (as described in Marie's best-selling book)

What's included ...

Episode 1

Marie discusses what she believes no one else is talking about in this way. Mindset to embodiment - the key to sustainable behaviour support. In this episode Marie clearly outlines the exact mindset model that will help support a child or young person with any need and of any age.

Episode 2

In this second episode Marie explains exactly where undesirable behaviours originate from, and how to identify and meet behavioural needs for all children and young people regardless of age or need.

Episode 3

The 'how.' Marie talks through how to embody and practically implement behaviour support, whilst also supporting yourself in the process!

Episode 4

Finally, Marie provides guidance on the next steps and how to sustain and maintain effective behaviour support for life.

12 Deep Dive Videos

This deep-dive video series brings Gentles Guidance, Marie's book to life as she talks through each chapter of her best-selling book in more detail.

Unpack key concepts, gain deeper insights and develop practical strategies designed for any adult supporting the behaviour and development of children and young people. 
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For Expectant and New Parents

This series is for expectant parents, and parents of newborns and pre-toddlers who want to create a secure foundation for which their child to grow and develop.

Pre and post birth can already be a time of many mixed emotions whether you're a first time parent or already have other children. There are many opinions and lots of advice about what you should and shouldn't do in the best interest of your child, however Marie firmly believes that ultimately you are your best teacher.

This series guides parents in feeling confident, capable and empowered in raising their children regardless of what other people say, do or think! What you get:

  • Four approximately 30 minute videos
  • Downloadable PDF
  • Watch in your own time and at your own pace  

What's included ...

Session 1

What elements form our mindset and why we and our children think, feel and behave as we do.

Session 2

Understanding behaviour as communication and how to create secure foundations for children from an early age.

Session 3

Healthy brain development for your child and the importance of self-care for you.

Session 4

How to sustain and maintain their well-being and yours as they grow and develop.

LIVE monthly coaching and Q&A subscription 

Whether you need support with 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 —  you're not alone in this journey!
Stay supported and keep building on your progress.
Expert guidance and answers to your challenges.
Practical strategies to reinforce what you’ve learned.
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Personalised Package

Tailored expert guidance and support from Marie Gentles OBE, the UK's leading child behaviour expert. 

  • Three fortnightly online 1-1 coaching sessions with Marie
  • One in-person coaching session with Marie
  • Personalised behaviour development plan
  • FREE copy of Marie’s book
  • BONUS: 12 deep dive videos on each chapter of Marie’s book 


An exclusive package for a private experience on your journey to adequately supporting the behaviour of the children and young people in your care.

Who is this for?

  • Individuals seeking tailored support. Marie will only enrol four clients at a time on this exclusive programme.


  • Organise a pre booking session prior to purchase and enrolment

Book Private 1:1 Sessions with Marie Gentles

In this one hour online session with Marie, you get the guidance, support and advice you need for the child or children in your care. 

These sessions are for any adult who supports a child or young person at home or work 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 two or more sessions and receive 25% off.

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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