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Let’s Talk About Emotional Regulation

My grandson screamed, “Don’t talk to me!”
But instead of reacting, I invited him to sit with me… and we did the 54321 grounding technique.

He calmed down.
He opened up.
He felt seen.

👂 That moment reminded me: Kids don’t need more control—they need more connection.

💬 Have you ever tried helping a child calm down instead of just correcting their behavior?
What worked? What didn’t?

Drop your experience or favorite calming technique in the comments. Let’s learn from each other.

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