Kids who get “angry too quickly” or “shut down easily” aren’t difficult — they’re dysregulated. Their nervous systems just haven’t learned how to move through big emotions yet. The good news? Emotional regulation can be taught — just like reading or riding a bike. 💛 👇 Here are 3 tools to help your child build calm and emotional control (without saying “just calm down”): 1️⃣ The Color Zone Check-In Help your child label emotions using colors: 🔵 Calm, 🟡 Frustrated, 🔴 Angry, 🟢 Happy. 👉 Ask: