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Kids don’t just listen to our words—they read our nervous system. 🧠⚡
As adults, we co-regulate with each other. But children can’t do that yet. Their brains are still developing. They literally have to borrow our nervous systems to calm down. We have to be their anchor.
When a child is overwhelmed, they aren't trying to give you a hard time—they are having a hard time. Their behavior is completely normal for their developmental age. Instead of reacting with judgment or seeing them as "immature," we need to provide safety.
Don’t shame yourself for past reactions. We are all learning. We can do better.
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