Why “calm down” doesn’t work — and what helps instead 🤍 When a child is dysregulated, they’re not choosing chaos. Their nervous system is in charge. In those moments, “calm down” asks for a skill they don’t have access to yet — and often lands as dismissal, even when we mean well. Regulation comes from connection. From tone, proximity, and feeling safe — not from commands. Your presence matters more than perfect words. And calm is something we lend, not demand. #parentingreality #nervoussystemr

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