Self-control doesn’t just show up on its own. It’s built on two key foundations: 🧠 Self-awareness: noticing what we feel 💛 Self-regulation: knowing what helps when feelings get big When we expect kids to “calm down” or “make a better choice” without these skills in place, we set them up to fail. Let’s build the foundation first, so self-control becomes possible. 💬 Comment: BOOK to preorder Big Kids, Bigger Feelings and get the full framework for emotional growth. #BigKidsBiggerFeelings #SeedAndSew #EmotionalDevelopment #ParentingSupport #ChildDevelopment #SelfRegulation #ConnectedParenting #MiddleChildhoodMatters #AlyssaBlaskCampbell #EmotionalLiteracy #ParentingTools #RegulationFirst