In last month’s blog post, I introduced the first 3 “C’s” in my 4 C’s Framework of Emotional Support. These 3 C’s – connection, calming and compassion – are supports children especially need when they are distressed. Now I’d like to share strategies for the 4th C, which is the support children need when they […]
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When young children are upset, they usually need help from adults to calm down. And the more upset they are, the more help they need! When children are distressed, acting out, or having a tantrum or a meltdown, they don’t often know what to do. Sometimes as adults we don’t know what to do, either!
Supporting Children When They Are Distressed: 3 “C’S” they Really Need From Us Read More
The most important thing adults can do for children is to provide them with a warm, caring relationship. Be their attachment figure, the special person they can turn to with trust that their needs will be met. Whatever role you play in the lives of young children, you are making an impact both now and
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Playing with your children is good for their developing brains, even when we aren’t trying to teach them anything. Research shows that close relationships with caring adults are the most important thing affecting children’s healthy brain development! Relationships actually shape the brain’s architecture, especially during the child’s early years. They help form and strengthen the connections between