19/01/2021
One of the simplest and most effective ways to bring kids into a calm and regulated state is to engage their senses. When children are agitated, they often lose communication with the brain area that's responsible for decision-making and reason, making calming down incredibly difficult. One of the fastest and easiest ways to re-establish this communication is by using the five senses, starting with sight.
When my oldest daughter is distressed, my first move is to ask her to find as many things as she can that are purple (her favorite color). Sometimes she's too upset to engage, so I sit by her and begin. She will often join in after a minute.
As a mom to a 4- and 6-year-old, I am very familiar with chaos, tantrums, and big emotions. These are my favorite ways to help my kids find some zen.
