Big emotions need small, steady steps to calm. 🧠💛

Big emotions need small, steady steps to calm. 🧠💛

Big emotions need small, steady steps to calm. 🧠💛 Read more ⬇️ 📷 We saw this amazing breakdown about helping kids navigate their meltdowns, and we had to share. If you know who created it, tag or DM us so we can give proper credit! ❤️ Meltdowns aren’t about defiance—they’re about overwhelm. Helping your child learn self-regulation during these moments builds lifelong emotional skills. Use simple techniques like staying calm, getting down to their level, and labeling their feelings (“You’re really upset right now, aren’t you?”). 🧠 BTW, research shows that kids' brains rely on co-regulation before they can self-regulate. This means they need your calm presence to model how to manage their big emotions. It’s a process, but every meltdown is an opportunity to teach and connect. ✨ Want to make sure your child is on track developmentally? For a FREE Gross Motor Milestones Checklist covering ages 0-7, check this out:https://bit.ly/4hJsU3F  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, do you know what you can find in Parent Porch? ✨ Expert-led resources: From mental health workshops to practical routines. ✨ Real-time Q&As with parenting experts and ambassadors. ✨ A library of printables—daily planners, checklists, and guides. ✨ A 24/7 community that understands the realities of parenting—the struggles, the doubts, and the triumphs. From the 3 AM fears to everyday challenges, we're here. No judgment, just real talk, real growth, and real connection. Because parenting is raw, and we believe every parent deserves a space to be heard, supported, and empowered. 👉 Join Parent Porch and experience a community built exactly for you with a 14-day FREE TRIAL! https://community.parentporch.com Follow us on socials!  www.Instagram.com/parentporch  www.facebook.com/parentporch  www.TikTok.com/@parentporch  www.threads.net/@parentporch  www.pinterest.com/parentporch/ Check out our blog: https://parentporch.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #EmotionalRegulation #ParentingTips #ParentPorch #MilestonesMatter #SelfRegulation #ParentingSupport #MeltdownMoments