Feeling out of control feels crummy.
Your kid might feel crummy a lot.
They don’t understand why they feel the way they feel or do the things they do.
Then they feel shame, powerlessness, and sometimes blame.
And the cycle of dysregulation continues.
Teaching kids how their brain works
increases their feelings of compassion, confidence, and mastery.
Then they believe it’s possible to change and they feel empowered to take steps to calm dysregulation and their runaway feelings.
You can feel empowered to teach your child about their brain.
How To Teach Children About Their {Owl, Watchdog, & Possum} Brain