Compliance can change behavior quickly. So can regulation. The difference is what happens next. Compliance often works through pressure or fear. It can bring short-term relief for adults. Regulation works by supporting the nervous system. It helps kids build the internal capacity to handle hard things over time. Both can change behavior in the moment. Only one builds skills that last. This isn’t about being permissive. It’s about teaching in a way that actually sticks. Save this if it helps you reframe a hard moment. #regulationfirst #behavioriscommunication #parentingwithconnection #emotionallyintelligentparenting #nervoussystemsupport