Have you heard of the term “co-regulation” before?👩‍👧Co-regulation happens when the adult in the room is intentional in being calm. This means that the adult may: speak with a low tone of voice, take deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, and/or verbalize something like, “I’m feeling frustrated, I’m going to close my eyes and take some deep breaths.”🧠We know that kids learn best by seeing what others in the room are doing, and then copying their behavior. Even our kids’ brains are included in t

Co-regulation is the collaborative process of managing emotions or...

Co-regulation is the ultimate parenting game-changer. There’s still a common belief out there that kids need to be “toughened up” and taught to suppress emotions. But neuroscience says the opposite. When a child is overwhelmed, their nervous system is in distress—not being difficult. Responding with calm, connection, and co-regulation isn’t spoiling them. It’s supporting their developing brain. This is how they learn to regulate themselves in the future. Co-regulation isn’t weakness—it’s a prove