Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! 

This is our third week in my new series breaking down how to emotionally regulate your household and I am going to give you tools for de-escalating your child during those meltdown moments. This episode is all about the 3 B’s: Breathing, Bilateral Movement, and Beating Heart. These three tools can effectively help you calm your child, build trust and connection, ultimately leading to better emotional regulation and communication within the family. These strategies do not take away the need for guidance, correction, and addressing dysfunctional behaviors but help your child receive your instruction because you’ve built trust and love. 

I would love to hear from you if you begin using these strategies or share ones you’ve found that work in your household! 

Here are a few key takeaways: 

• Dysregulated behaviors require a confident caregiver's presence.
• Breathing techniques help reset a child's nervous system.
• Bilateral movement engages both sides of the brain for regulation.
• Heartbeat time provides comfort and connection during distress.
• Practicing tools alongside children builds trust and safety.
• Regulation tools prepare children for better communication and correction.
• Planning and having tools ready can improve family dynamics.

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