How to help with emotional regulation….
- info040553
- Jun 24
- 1 min read
Teaching your child emotional regulation is one of the greatest gifts you can give them! 💙
When your child is overwhelmed, try the 4 R's together:
RECOGNISE- Help them name the feeling: "I can see you are feeling frustrated about your homework."
REFLECT- Ask gentle questions: "What happened just before you felt this way?" This really teaches them awareness.
REFRAME- Guide them to a helpful thought: "This maths problem is tricky, but we can figure it out step by step."
RESPOND- Choose a calm action together: "Let's take three deep breaths and try again."
🌈Family-friendly technique to try:
The “Rainbow Breathing" method for kids:
• Breathe in for 4 counts (like smelling a flower) 🌸
• Hold for 4 counts (like a balloon filling up) 🎈
• Breathe out for 6 counts (like blowing out birthday candles) 🕯️
This helps children's nervous systems calm down and teaches them they have the power to manage big feelings! ✨
Remember: We are not trying to stop children from feeling emotions - we are teaching them that all feelings are okay, and they can learn healthy ways to handle them.
As parents, when we model emotional regulation ourselves, our children learn it's a normal part of life 🏠💕
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