This isn't about making a feeling go away, it's a path through it. Naming the feeling, then a couple of concrete steps, gives a dysregulated kid something to hold instead of "calm down." Use the steps that actually work for your child.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Practice it when everyone is calm, not in the middle of a hard moment. The schedule works because it's already familiar before it's needed.
Common questions
Can a schedule really help mid-meltdown?
Not at the peak, no. The calm-down steps work when you practice them during calm times first, so the pictures are familiar when the hard moment comes. Think of it as a fire drill, not a fire extinguisher.
Can I make this in Spanish?
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