Emotional Regulation for Kids: Calm Bodies Come Before Big Conversations

Ever feel stuck when your child&#8217;s big emotions take over, and nothing seems to help? In this audioblog episode, host Stacy Bellward adapts one of our most-downloaded blogs for listeners: 50 Self-Regulation Activities to Empower Your Child to Calm. She’ll walk you through the essential difference between self-regulation and emotional regulation for kids. Learn practical sensory strategies, hear real family stories, and discover how to help your child move from meltdown to meaningful conversations. Whether you&#8217;re parenting a toddler or a teen, you&#8217;ll walk away with fresh confidence and a toolkit of calming activities you can start using today. Key Takeaways: Self-regulation calms the body; emotional regulation processes the feelings Learn how movement helps to use up the fight or flight chemicals in the brain Modeling calming strategies is a great first step before inviting your child to join Learn tips for building self-regulation motivation in your child Mentioned in this Podcast: Blog Post &#8211; 50 Self-Regulation Activities to Empower Your Child to Calm Sensitive &amp; Intense Kids Online Course Book &#8211; Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman Book &#8211; Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Proverbs 14:29 Psalm 131:2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Proverbs 15:18 Anne Lane, PhD Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! <div class="w