Welcome to the
Payton Place
Family Feelings Hubβ’
A trusted home for parents, caregivers, educators, and organizations who believe that emotional intelligence is the foundation of a thriving child β and a stronger family.
Emotional Intelligence Advocate
Dr. LaToya Abram-Payton
Dr. LaToya Abram-Payton is the founder of Payton Place LLC and a passionate educator, author, and emotional wellness advocate. With a Doctor of Education and years of experience working with children, families, and schools, Dr. Payton created the Payton Place Family Feelings Hubβ’ to give every family the tools they need to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children.
Through books, courses, school programs, and community partnerships, Dr. Payton is on a mission to ensure that no child grows up without the language, confidence, and support to understand and express their feelings in healthy, powerful ways.
Learn More About Dr. PaytonFrom Meltdown
to Mastery
Name It Before It Owns Them
by Dr. LaToya Abram-Payton
From Meltdown to Mastery
Name It Before It Owns Them: Moving from Stopping Behavior to Teaching Emotional Vocabulary
A practical guide helping families move beyond emotional overwhelm and toward stronger emotional awareness and communication.
- Practical tools for understanding and responding to big emotions
- Strategies grounded in emotional-intelligence and educational principles
- Written for parents and caregivers
- Designed to build lifelong emotional wellness habits
- Perfect for home and family-serving settings
The 30-Day Emotional Intelligence Reset
A powerful, parent-friendly mini-course in development β designed to help you and your child build emotional awareness, resilience, and connection in just minutes a day.
The 30-Day Emotional Intelligence Reset is guided by Dr. Paytonβs PEACE Method, a practical framework designed to help families strengthen emotional awareness, communication, regulation, and connection.
This course is coming soon. The journey below is a preview of the planned 30-day experience. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when it launches.
π Join the Mini-Course WaitlistPlanned 30-Day Journey β Preview
Each week focuses on a new pillar of emotional intelligence β building day by day toward a stronger, more connected family.
Planned: Daily lessons Β· Printable activities Β· Family reflection prompts
Parent & Child Resources
Everything your family needs to build emotional intelligence β from the classroom to the living room.
Books & Guides
Age-appropriate books and parent guides that make emotional literacy fun, accessible, and effective.
Online Courses
Self-paced courses for parents, caregivers, and educators that build lasting emotional intelligence skills.
School Programs
Structured emotional-wellness programs for classrooms, counselors, and educational organizations.
Activity Kits
Printable activities, emotion wheels, feeling cards, and family conversation starters for all ages.
Community Support
Future opportunities for parents and caregivers to receive encouragement, resources, and emotional-wellness tips.
Payton Place Shop
Meaningful products designed to support emotional wellness, comfort, and family connection.
Explore Colorful Emotions
Six lovable characters β each representing a different emotional experience, helping children name and navigate their feelings with confidence.
Community Impact Through Accepting Prosperity, Inc.
Through its connection with Accepting Prosperity, Inc., Payton Place supports community initiatives that expand access to family education, emotional-wellness resources, and practical support for children and families.
Accepting Prosperity, Inc. is a separate nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering families and communities through education, emotional wellness, and equity-centered programming. Payton Place LLC is proud to support this mission.
β€οΈ Give Back & SupportLegacy of Hope Gala
An elegant evening celebrating emotional wellness, community impact, and the legacy we build together for future generations.
Your Familyβs Emotional Wellness Journey Starts Here
Whether youβre a parent, caregiver, educator, or organization β Payton Place LLC has the tools, resources, and community to support you every step of the way.