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Emotions & Regulation

Big feelings

For calm moments, not the middle of a meltdown. When your child is upset, keep them safe and calm first; these are for afterwards or for practising.

There’s no right order. Start at the step that feels closest, skip any that don’t fit, and come back to one as often as you like.

  1. Feelings and CausesMatch what happened to how it might feel
  2. My Body Is Telling Me…Notice body signals and try something that might help
  3. Fix-It CardsPick an idea for a small problem — asking for help counts
  4. Practise a SituationPractise a hard moment, together, when calm

These are educational activities, not therapy, and they don’t replace support from a professional. Browse all activities