Calm Down Strategies for Parents and Children

Developing healthy ways to calm down gives parents and those in a parenting role and children/teens tools to manage their feelings. When parents or those in a parenting role take their own break to calm down, they model emotional regulation. When children/teens identify and practice calm down strategies, they are more likely to use them when big feelings arise. Once calm, parents or those in a parenting role and children/teens are able to communicate in healthy ways, strengthen relationships, and solve problems together.