Episode 9·Toddler·6:08
Emotional Regulation in Toddlers: Navigating the Storm
Helping your toddler through big emotions, one step at a time.
Emotional Regulation in Toddlers: Navigating the Storm
Helping your toddler through big emotions, one step at a time.
Hear the full episode in the app →Explore why toddlers have big emotions and how to navigate meltdowns effectively using co-regulation strategies.
In this episode
Parenting toddlers often feels like weathering a storm, but understanding emotional regulation can make it a little smoother. In this episode, Sophie and Mom delve into why toddlers have such big emotions and how we can help them through it. From the "limbic hijack" our little ones experience to the "Low-and-Slow" approach that can bring calm, there's a lot to learn and apply.
Three steps to try with your toddler
- Get down to their eye level to diffuse potential threats.
- Use a calm and slow voice to provide a safe environment.
- Practice "Naming it to Tame it" to help build emotional bridges.
- toddlers
- emotional regulation
- tantrums
- meltdowns
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