We all wish it were easier right?
Helping children during the middle of a meltdown!
What we wouldn't give for a magic wand or on-demand wizard who could help prevent outbursts and help children control their impulses.
Well, it's not as easy as waiving a magic wand, but it's also not as hard as it might feel. In fact, our every day actions, questions, and comments can help children become more self-regulated, and to regain a more neutral emotional state after they've had a meltdown.
In today's podcast I explore a simple, but effective way to intentionally teach a "soft skill" like self-regulation, using what we call, Power Packs™.
