Sunshine Parenting

I've had such an incredible time this fall meeting with parents, teachers, and kids in person to talk about some of the strategies I write about in my book, Happy Campers. One topic that comes up regularly is the importance of learning to keep ourselves calm and model calm down strategies for our kids, as well as helping our kids figure out their own calm down strategies. In this episode, I am sharing my ideas and tips on Big Ideas Synonyms & Antonyms for Calm For most of us, our level of calm seems to depend on our personality. Learning to self-regulate and manage anger can really have lasting positive effects. Flipping Our Lids Hand Brain Model - Daniel Siegel What's Your Favorite Calm Down Strategy? Breathing Learning to Breathe Deep Breathing (Web MD) Most people take short, shallow breaths into their chest. It can make you feel anxious and zap your energy. With this technique, you'll learn how to take bigger breaths, all the way into your belly. • Get comfortable. You can lie on your back in bed