Mind and Body With Ivie

11/11/2025

A great way to unwind!

11/11/2025

Rejuvenate with a friend!

10/12/2025

Self regulation is so hard but so powerful!

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.
We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

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Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit

Helping children turn big emotions into skills for life.

When a child’s emotions feel too big to handle, it can be overwhelming — for them and for you.
Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit is your go-to resource for guiding children through strong emotions with empathy, clarity, and proven strategies.

What’s Inside:
• Step-by-step calming strategies for moments of overwhelm
• Practical activities to build emotional awareness
• Visual aids to help children recognise and name their feelings
• Scripts and prompts for supportive conversations
• Tools for parents, educators, and support staff

This toolkit is grounded in evidence-based approaches to emotional regulation. It’s designed to work in classrooms, at home, and in one-to-one settings, helping children learn how to manage their emotions in ways that are safe, healthy, and empowering.

Download now and start turning emotional overwhelm into growth, resilience, and connection.

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https://www.iviedotson.com/pl/2148710212

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/6c6gveSkKtkX1dMJmnFt35?si=mSA_SLjhR0-mfkQiNWXdTg

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https://iviedotson.com/the-results-in-my-life-are-the-result-of-what-is-in-my-head/

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https://iviedotson.com/reclaim-control/

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https://iviedotson.com/self-control/

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https://iviedotson.com/what-is-your-pain-tolerance/

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https://iviedotson.com/swimming-in-fakse-bay-in-the-baltic-sea/

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