09/09/2026
3 ways to regulate yourself, when your child is melting down, pushing back on your boundaries or fighting with their sibling… 1- notice how our body feels - often tense, hot, on edge - and release tension in your jaws and your shoulders 2- SING… when you feel the tension rising, let out the stress through singing (instead of yelling) 3- MOVE your body… shake it out, dance it out, which helps your body feel safe and grounded in the present moment You’re not a bad parent, you just need better regulation skills you can practice, everyday that helps release tension… Instead of trying so HARD to ‘stay calm’ for as long as you can, until you can’t ‘stay calm’ any longer For more ways to understand what is happening in your body, to regulate and release the stress that builds in your body… instead of snapping, yelling then feeling guilty Comment QUIZ and I’ll send you my free parenting stress and regulation quiz, plus a free regulation toolkit to use right away
