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24/07/2025

What is co-regulation, and why does it matter so much?

Co-regulation means you and your child manage emotions together.

When your child is dysregulated, they cannot “calm down” on their own.

They need your calm body, your steady voice, and your support.

Try this:
✔️ Sit near them, without pressure to talk
✔️ Breathe slowly and visibly “Let’s do it together”
✔️ Say: “I’m here. You are safe. Lets calm together.”

You do not have to fix the feeling.
Just be there. That is what they remember and what helps them learn to self-regulate in the future.

💛 Save this as a gentle reminder.
💬 Tag a parent who needs this today.

23/07/2025

Not sure what to say when your child is overwhelmed? Try this:

🗣️ “You are feeling angry. Lets take some deep breaths together.”

Simple words. Calm voice. Shared connection.

You do not need to fix the feeling, you just need to be there while they move through it. 🤍

21/07/2025

Before you can help your child regulate… pause.

Ask yourself: “What helps me feel calm?”

🎵 Music
🌿 A quiet moment alone
💧 A big glass of water
💬 A deep breath

Self-regulation comes first. Your child learns from watching you. 💛

19/07/2025

So… what actually helps a child learn emotional regulation? 🧠💫

✔️ A calm adult to model what to do
✔️ Simple, clear words: “You are feeling angry. Lets take deep breaths together.”
✔️ Time and patience

Remember: children borrow your calm before they learn their own. 💛

17/07/2025

When you see signs of dys-regulation, it is not the time to push through.

👉 Shift the focus from “finish the task” to “help my child feel safe.”

Connection first - Regulation second.
Then we can return to the task.

Your child is not being difficult, they are telling you they need help and assurance.

16/07/2025

Your child might not say they are overwhelmed… but their body will tell you.

Some early signs of dys-regulation:
✊ Clenched fists or hiding
🗣️ Louder voice or rushed speech
🌀 Pacing, fidgeting, or restlessness
😶 Going very quiet.

These are cues their nervous system is starting to feel unsafe.
Catch it early. Support starts before the meltdown. ❤

14/07/2025

Ever had your child flat out refuse to try something new?
It is not always stubbornness it is often fear.

New situations can feel unsafe for kids who struggle with emotional regulation. Their brains crave predictability, and the unknown can feel scary.

💬 Try this approach:

Break it down into small steps,

Celebrate attempts, not outcomes.

Use reassuring language: “You have never done this before and I will be right here while you try.”

It is not about pushing through, it is about feeling safe enough to take the first step. 💪

12/07/2025

When children are dys-regulated, we often see refusal, defiance, or meltdowns. But here is a powerful reframe:

🧠 Your child is not giving you a hard time… They are having a hard time.

This shift helps us respond with compassion, not frustration. 💛
Because emotional regulation is something we build together, step by step.

It might seem like a minor issues (e.g. “just a cup”) to us, but for a child who is emotionally overloaded, getting the “wrong” cup can feel like the final straw.

That meltdown? It is not about the colour.... It is a signal that your child’s cup (pun intended) is already full of big emotions they do not yet know how to manage.

🎯 In that moment, your child does not need logic. They need calm.

Try saying: “This feels really hard. I’m here.”

It is not about fixing the cup. It is about holding the feelings.

10/07/2025

What does dys-regulation really looks like in kids? Sometimes it is not what you would expect:

⚡ Big reactions to small changes
❄️ Withdrawing or freezing when overwhelmed
🎨 Melting down over the “wrong” colour cup
🚫 Refusing to try something new.

These are not bad behaviors, they are your child’s way of saying: “I’m not coping right now.”

This is a survival response, not defiance. Their nervous system is saying: “This feels too much.”

🧩 What you can do:

Sit beside them without pressure.

Use short, simple language: “I am here. We don’t have to talk right now.”

Give them time to reset.

Your calm presence matters, even when no words are spoken. ❤️

09/07/2025

Sometimes it is not about the big stuff.

A small change in routine, like using a different cup, parking in a new spot, or switching the order of activities, can trigger a big emotional reaction in some kids.

For some children, predictability feels safe. When something unexpected happens, their nervous system can go into overdrive.

💡 What helps?

Gently narrate the change,

Stay calm and connected,

Use visual schedules where you can.

Remember: It is not overreacting, it is overwhelm.

07/07/2025

Tantrum or Meltdown? Here is How to Tell the Difference.

When a child is overwhelmed, it is not always easy to know what is going on underneath the behaviour.

💥 A tantrum is goal-driven. The child wants something and may be testing limits.
🌪 A meltdown is a loss of control. The child feels flooded and unsafe, it is not about getting something, it is about surviving the moment.

Responding with connection, not correction, makes all the difference.
Start by staying calm, offering comfort, and creating safety.

🧠 When we understand what is really going on, we can respond in a way that helps and supports.

Remember: It is not overreacting, it is overwhelm.

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
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