Picture this: you’ve had a long day, you’re trying to get out the door, and your kid spills their snack all over the floor. You exhale sharply, your shoulders tense, you don’t even say anything. But their body feels that shift. Their breath quickens, their eyes check your face, and suddenly the moment feels bigger than the mess. That’s the nervous system at work. It’s not about blame, it’s biology. Our bodies are constantly scanning for cues of safety or danger. A sigh, a shift in tone, a look your nervous system reads those signals before your brain has time to process them. That’s why kids often feel our stress before we ever say a word. It’s not about being perfectly calm; it’s about noticing the conversation your body is having with theirs. ✨ Learn how your nervous system communicates and what helps you return to calm with the Regulation Questionnaire. Comment: REGULATE to start understanding your body’s unique patterns. #BigKidsBiggerFeelings #Coregulation #NervousSystemParenting #RespectfulParenting #ParentingTweens #EmotionalIntelligence #ChildDevelopment #SeedAndSew