Check out this clever Dad’s foolproof hack to help kids calm down.
If you’ve had a toddler or preschooler, you’ll know that small problems can seem like massive emotions for them. Handing then the wrong-colored cup can result in a huge meltdown but it’s good to remember that they’re just still learning to regulate and express their emotions. A few deep breaths can go a long way.
This smart dad has come up with a brilliant way to help kids to stop and take a few deep breaths when they’re so wound up that telling them to breathe actually has the opposite result.