Emotional regulation
Co-regulation, naming feelings, and body-based strategies that build a child's capacity to manage big emotions.
Body-based strategies for emotional regulation
Why physical, sensory-based strategies often work faster than talking during dysregulation, with age-appropriate expectations.
4 min read
Co-regulation basics — calming starts with you
Why a child's ability to self-regulate starts with an adult's calm presence, and how to offer it effectively.
4 min read
Naming feelings — building an emotional vocabulary
Why putting words to feelings helps regulation, and how to build this skill at different ages.
4 min read
Self-regulation strategies for adults
Regulating your own emotions without a parent's co-regulation — body-based strategies, cognitive reframes, naming feelings, and knowing when to walk away.
7 min read