Teaching Kids What to Do With Big Emotions
Emotional regulation is just a fancy way of saying “don’t lose it when things get tough.” Occupational therapists give kids tools that actually work:
- Breathing tricks that calm them down
- Breaks when everything feels like too much
- Ways to move their body to feel better
- Different strategies for different situations
Kids learn to notice when they’re getting worked up. Instead of having a meltdown, they ask for help or use their tools.
