Why “Name It To Tame It” & Punching Pillows Don’t Work For Intense Kids #635

Deep breathing, punching pillows and “naming the emotion” sound great on paper—until you try them with an intense child. These traditional calming tools can actually backfire—leaving your child angrier and feeling incapable of managing their emotions.Learn why narrating your child’s emotions is one of the worst things you can do…and instead walk away withactionable, word-for-wordscripts thatdiffuse big emotionsandgive your child confidence in their ability to self-regulate. A must listen so please share.

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