12/13/2025
We can't teach a kid to swim in a storm. We have to teach them on a calm day. 🫧
The same goes for emotional regulation. The worst time to teach your child how to "calm down" is when they're in the middle of a tantrum.
That's why we use tools like this "Calm Down Fan."
In a calm, playful moment, we co-create a list of their personal "cool-down" strategies. We write them down, we decorate them, and we send the fan home with them as a physical reminder.
It’s a simple idea, but it’s pure gold. If you see your child START to get worked up, mad, or sad open up this fan! Choose an acitivity on it to do together. The KEY is to remind them of the fan BEFORE they are IN the big emotion.
Ready to build your child's emotional toolkit? Try making a fan at home tonight! For more guided support, book a session via the link in our bio. Let's make emotional health a priority.