Psychologist shares the 3 things to say first when your child is upset about something
Psychologist shares the 3 things to say first when your child is upset about something
Apr 11, 2025
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Yesterday at the grocery store, I watched a 5-year-old begin to get upset about not getting candy. Instead of a meltdown, she took a deep breath and said, “I’m feeling disappointed, but I understand.” The mom next to me whispered, “How did you do that?” Here’s the truth: Kids who remain calm during big emotions have parents who taught them these 6 emotional regulation strategies: Name emotions before they erupt “I can see your body getting tight. Are you feeling frustrated?” Help them recognize
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Yesterday at the grocery store, I watched a 5-year-old begin to get upset about not getting candy. Instead of a meltdown, she took a deep breath and said, “I’m feeling disappointed, but I understand.” The mom next to me whispered, “How did you do that?” Here’s the truth: Kids who remain calm during big emotions have parents who taught them these 6 emotional regulation strategies: Name emotions before they erupt “I can see your body getting tight. Are you feeling frustrated?” Help them recognize
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💡 Ever notice how saying “calm down” when your child is upset only makes things worse? When kids are in a bad mood, what they really need is connection—not correction. Here are 10 creative things you can say instead ⬇️ 1. “Looks like you’ve got some stormy clouds inside right now. Want me to sit with you until they pass?” 2. “Do you want a quiet bubble (space) or a talking buddy right now?” 3. “I can see your feelings are really big. Do you want to show me with your hands how big they are?” 4.
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💡 Ever notice how saying “calm down” when your child is upset only makes things worse? When kids are in a bad mood, what they really need is connection—not correction. Here are 10 creative things you can say instead ⬇️ 1. “Looks like you’ve got some stormy clouds inside right now. Want me to sit with you until they pass?” 2. “Do you want a quiet bubble (space) or a talking buddy right now?” 3. “I can see your feelings are really big. Do you want to show me with your hands how big they are?” 4.
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Listen in as Dr. Becky Bailey shares about one of the most important things we can do when helping an upset child. Can you relate to this when you feel upset? Or have you tried active calming for yourself when helping an upset child? Tell us about it in the comments below! See Dr. Becky Bailey in person on March 27-28 in Myrtle Beach, SC, for the two-day workshop, Anger and Rage: Planning Our Response. Click here to learn more and save your seat: https://bit.ly/40sGHUo | Conscious Discipline
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Listen in as Dr. Becky Bailey shares about one of the most important things we can do when helping an upset child. Can you relate to this when you feel upset? Or have you tried active calming for yourself when helping an upset child? Tell us about it in the comments below! See Dr. Becky Bailey in person on March 27-28 in Myrtle Beach, SC, for the two-day workshop, Anger and Rage: Planning Our Response. Click here to learn more and save your seat: https://bit.ly/40sGHUo | Conscious Discipline
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