Rapid Relief: Calm Your Child’s Emotional Storms in Minutes
- Angela Earley
- Nov 18, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 30

Engaging Co-Regulation Techniques
Using specific co-regulation techniques, such as deep breathing or grounding exercises, to help calm children during emotional outbursts. These approaches allow parents to guide their children in managing intense emotions effectively.
Creating a Safe Space
Providing a calm, non-judgmental environment enables children to feel secure while processing their emotions, which helps build trust and encourages them to express themselves openly.
Building Long-Term Emotional Resilience
By regularly practicing these strategies, children learn essential self-regulation skills, contributing to their emotional resilience and ability to handle future challenges independently.
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Citation
Markham, L. (2024, October 12). Rapid relief: Calm your child’s emotional storms in minutes. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202410/rapid-relief-calm-your-childs-emotional-storms-in-minutes