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

Co-regulation is not just a parenting strategy; it’s a profound way we can support our children’s emotional development from the very beginning. When you see a parent, like my husband in this video, soothing and supporting our daughter, you’re witnessing the foundational work that helps her learn to manage her emotions effectively. This nurturing interaction does more than calm her in the moment; it helps her brain form the pathways needed to handle stress and regulate her own emotions as she gr

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