06/10/2026
When a child is overwhelmed, upset, angry, or anxious, our instinct is often to talk more, explain more, or try to solve the problem quickly.
But emotional regulation doesn’t begin with logic. It begins with safety.
A dysregulated child needs a regulated adult. The way we respond can either help calm their nervous system or add more stress to an already overloaded brain.
These five simple co-regulation strategies can make a huge difference in helping a child move from overwhelm back to calm. Which one do you find most helpful?
For a copy of our Bitesize Guide to Emotional Regulation, see the instructions in the visual.
