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4 Surprising Ways to Support a Child’s Self-Regulation, Avoid Meltdowns

January 17, 2022 by jennifer 2 Comments

“A child’s brain… isn’t yet developed enough to self-regulate intense negative emotion on it’s own. When feelings get big, the ability to listen to logic or make decisions gets small (or nonexistent) for many kids.

When it comes to a child on the brink of meltdown, a self-regulating strategy is to move the body and adjust the environment mindfully.” – Yogapeutics

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Recommended Reading

  • Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies
  • The One Simple Trick to Instantly Self Calm a Child
  • Give Your Child the Tools to Manage Their Own Meltdowns
  • How to Stay Calm During a Toddler Meltdown

Sensory Diet Resources

  • Mini Sensory Diet Activity Cards
  • The Sensory Lifestyle Handbook
  • Cut and Paste Sensory Diet
  • Sensory Diet Cards
  • Outdoor Sensory Diet Cards and Sensory Challenge Cards

For more sensory diet ideas:

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (The Out-of-Sync Child Series)The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (The Out-of-Sync Child Series)The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (The Out-of-Sync Child Series)Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder: 100 Playful Activities to Empower Children with Sensory DifferencesEveryday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder: 100 Playful Activities to Empower Children with Sensory DifferencesEveryday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder: 100 Playful Activities to Empower Children with Sensory DifferencesThe Sensory Processing Diet: One Mom's Path of Creating Brain, Body and Nutritional Health for Children with SPDThe Sensory Processing Diet: One Mom’s Path of Creating Brain, Body and Nutritional Health for Children with SPDThe Sensory Processing Diet: One Mom's Path of Creating Brain, Body and Nutritional Health for Children with SPDHands-on Activities for Children with Autism & Sensory DisordersHands-on Activities for Children with Autism & Sensory DisordersHands-on Activities for Children with Autism & Sensory Disorders

 

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Comments

  1. Tanya LaMont says

    July 27, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Great tips and use of what we know to help us live better. I was wondering what degree you have that covers such helpful information?

    Reply
    • jennifer says

      August 2, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      Tanya — I’m an overeducated mom who has been living with her sensory kids for almost 8 years!

      Reply

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