Yesterday at the grocery store, I watched a 5-year-old start to get upset about not getting candy. Instead of a meltdown, she took a deep breath and said, “I’m feeling disappointed, but I understand.” The mom next to me whispered, “How did you do that?” Here’s the truth: Kids who stay calm during big emotions have parents who taught them these 6 emotional regulation strategies: 1. Name emotions before they explode “I can see your body getting tense. Are you feeling frustrated?” Help them identif