We have a tool box of strategies that we’ve explored to support my daughter when she’s dysregulated. We talk openly about how her emotions can sort of take over sometimes and cause her to do things that she wouldn’t normally do when she’s calm. She doesn’t like that out of control feeling. Sometimes she uses strategies we’ve explored, on her own. Other times I suggest one. And sometimes she literally cries for help. “Mama I need help calming down”. It’s not always easy but this process helps us to separate the behavior from the child and create a great level of awareness. “You did this while you were upset. You must’ve been really frustrated. Next time you feel ___, you can try ___ instead. Now that you’re calm let’s “repair” it. It seemed like breathing deeply was a good strategy. Let’s keep that in mind next time you’re upset about something. #blackparenting #consciousparenting #gentleparenting #blackmotherhood #blackmomsbelike #thejacksoncrew #positiveparenting #respectfulparenting #consciousteacher #blackmoms #parentingtips