Inside Out: Understanding Temperament and Challenging Behaviours Masterclass
What if the "difficult" child in your classroom isn't difficult at all?
Discover the clinical psychology framework that transforms how you understand and respond to every temperament in your early learning environment
📅 Tuesday, 4th November 2025
10AM AEST and 6:00PM AEST
Attend one or both sessions | 45 minutes + Live Q&A
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Tarryn Kihn - SupaDupaKids CEO & Clinical Psychologist
You Know This Child
It's 10:00 AM. Circle time. You've planned a beautiful activity, and then it starts.
One child can't stop calling out. Another refuses to join in, frozen at the edge of the group. A third dissolves into tears because their drawing "isn't right." And the fourth is trying to reorganise everyone into a completely different activity.
You redirect. You encourage. You implement your behaviour management strategies. And tomorrow, it happens again.
Here's what we've learned from decades of clinical psychology research: These aren't "challenging behaviours." They're temperament expressions in environments that don't match the child's neurobiological needs.
As clinical psychologists specialising in early childhood development, we've spent years understanding why some children thrive in structured environments whilst others shut down. Why some seek constant connection whilst others need space to observe. Why some children bounce back from setbacks in minutes whilst others need 30 minutes of co-regulation.
It's not about the child being difficult. It's about understanding how their brain is wired and matching your approach to their temperament.
When you see behaviour through the lens of temperament—understanding the biological systems driving what you observe, everything shifts. The child who interrupts isn't being disruptive; their socially-oriented nervous system is desperate for connection. The child who refuses isn't being defiant; their caution system is signalling threat in the face of uncertainty.
This masterclass gives you the clinical framework to see every child clearly and respond with precision.
The Four Temperament Patterns You See Every Day
The Bold Leader (Tiger)
High energy, confident, natural organiser. Struggles when goals are blocked, needs outlets for leadership drive, bounces back quickly from setbacks.
The Thoughtful Observer (Owl)
Careful, analytical, detail-oriented. Needs processing time, struggles with uncertainty, seeks perfection, observes before engaging.
The Gentle Soul (Turtle)
Deeply empathetic, emotionally aware, sensitive. Overwhelms easily, absorbs others' emotions, needs safety to engage, forms deep connections.
The Joyful Connector (Dolphin)
Social, enthusiastic, optimistic. Learns through interaction, struggles with independent work, seeks connection constantly, brings energy to groups.
When You Match Your Response to Their Temperament
Challenging behaviours decrease. Strengths flourish. Your classroom transforms from behaviour management to genuine understanding and support.
What We'll Cover in 45 Minutes
A complete framework for understanding and responding to every temperament in your classroom.
Reframing "Difficult" Behaviours
Emotional Regulation
Social & Learning Patterns
Real Case Analysis
You'll Walk Away With:
Practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately
The Clinical Framework
Identify temperament patterns in seconds and understand the neurobiology driving what you observe
The Four-Question Analysis
A replicable process for analysing any challenging behaviour through a temperament lens
Temperament-Matched Strategies
Specific, research-based responses for Tigers, Owls, Turtles, and Dolphins
Quick-Reference Materials
Downloadable guides with response phrases and identification charts for all four temperaments
Real Scenario Practice
Experience applying the framework to cases you'll recognise from your own classroom
A New Perspective
The shift from "this child is difficult" to "this child's needs aren't being met"
Who Is This For?
Perfect for anyone working with children aged 2-8 years who wants to move beyond surface-level behaviour management to deep understanding.
Kindergarten Educators
Primary Educators
Pre-primary Educators
Early Learning Centres
People that may find the information useful.
Parents
Homeschool Educators
Choose Your Learning Path
The masterclass gives you the framework. The Comprehensive Educator Guides give you everything you need to implement it in your classroom.
🎁 Black Friday Early Bird Special
Sale Ends 4th November at 5:00 PM AEST
⏰ Black Friday Early Bird Pricing ends 4th November at 5:00 PM AEST.
After that, the Guide Bundle returns to $120 (or $35 per guide).
Why are we only sharing the guides after the Masterclass?
The comprehensive guides are designed to be used after the masterclass. The masterclass provides the essential foundation and clinical framework you need to apply the strategies in the guides effectively. We've found that educators get far better results when they understand the 'why' behind the temperament approach before diving into implementation.
[Your bundle or individual guide will be released for viewing/download on the 4th of November after 8pm.]
Free Temperament Quiz
CHILD TEMPERAMENT RESULTS
Before the masterclass, identify whether a child in your classroom is a Tiger, Owl, Turtle, or Dolphin. Takes 2-3 minutes, and you'll get immediate results with a FREE overview of their profile.
The masterclass then shows you the deeper "why" behind their behaviour and gives you advanced strategies.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Meet Tarryn Kihn, Registered Clinical Psychologist
With over 19 years of experience working with children and families, Tarryn Kihn brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and practical guidance to the Educator Support Hub. Her expertise includes:
- Academic research in cross-cultural psychology
- Developing preventative programs to enhance children's resilience
- Training and mentoring educators in emotional and social skill development
- Supervising early career psychologists specialising in play therapy
- Extensive experience in supporting families through various challenges
Tarryn's unique ability to bridge the gap between child psychology and practical parenting helps educators feel confident in supporting their children's emotional growth and resilience.
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PAST SupaDupaKids STUDENT
Megan, Early Childhood Educator, Gold Coast
“I really enjoyed the SupaDupaKids workshop “The Connection Code” on attachment in child care. It helped me understand how important it is to respond to children with empathy and consistency. I learned that secure attachment doesn’t just happen — it’s something we build every day through connection and understanding.
The “connection code” gave me practical tools to use when supporting children, especially those who need extra emotional reassurance. This session made me reflect on how my presence and reactions can help children feel safe, valued, and understood.
It was a very meaningful experience that reminded me why building strong emotional connections is at the heart of quality childcare.”
