Co-regulation Tag

Helping Toddlers Navigate Big Feelings Without Losing Your Cool

Your toddler is on the floor at the grocery store, screaming because you picked the “wrong” color cup. Shoppers are staring. Your heart is racing. Part of you wants to melt down right next to them. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Toddlers’ big feelings are a normal part of development, but they can be exhausting and confusing for parents. The good news is that with a few...Learn More

Emotionally Preparing for Parenthood as a Couple

Becoming parents together is often described as joyful, exhausting, and everything in between. It is also one of the biggest emotional transitions a couple will ever navigate. Research shows that many couples experience a small decline in relationship satisfaction in the first years after a baby arrives, for both mothers and fathers. That does not mean your relationship is “failing” or...Learn More

What is Co-Regulation? A Simple Guide for New Parents

If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably heard the term co-regulation floating around in parenting books, blogs, or therapy sessions, but what does it really mean? Co-regulation is the process by which adults help children manage their emotions by providing calm, consistent, and responsive support. It’s the foundation of a child’s ability to eventually self-regulate,...Learn More