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Why Your Calm is Key: Understanding Co-Regulation in Parenting
Parenting a preschooler can feel like managing a mini tornado at times. One minute they’re happily playing, the next, they’re melting down because you gave them the wrong blue cup. It’s exhausting, right? But what if I told you there’s a way to not only handle these moments, but also to teach your child life long healthy emotional regulation skills?
The Key? Co-regulation.
Co-regulation isn’t just about calming your child – it starts with calming yourself. Easier said than done, I know. But stick with me, this really changed my parenting and the relationships I have with my children, and they’re 16 and 18 now.
Let’s dive into what co-regulation is, why it is so powerful and how it can help you break old cycles and build stronger connection with your little one that lasts a lifetime.
