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How to Help Your Child Develop Self Regulation Skills

Easy Strategies for Raising a Well-Balanced Child

Meryl Roberts by Meryl Roberts
December 20, 2022
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Raising children can be difficult and complex, especially when it comes to helping them learn how to regulate their emotions.

Self-regulation is an important life skill that all children need to learn to become successful adults.

It involves managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve one’s goals.

Parents and caregivers must help their children develop self-regulation skills to become confident, competent, and happy adults.

This blog post will discuss ways to help children learn to regulate their emotions and use these skills to their advantage.

We will also provide tips on recognizing and addressing distress signs in children and supporting them through challenging situations.

Page Contents

  • 1. Set Clear Expectations and Boundaries
  • 2. Model Self-Regulation
  • 3. Create a Predictable Routine
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  • 4. Provide Positive Reinforcement
  • 5. Practice Positive Self-Talk
  • Conclusion

1. Set Clear Expectations and Boundaries

One of the most important ways to help your child develop self-regulation skills is to set clear expectations and boundaries.

This means ensuring your child understands what is expected of them and why. It also means setting limits and consequences when your child does not follow expectations.

This will help your child learn to understand their behavior, manage their emotions, and interact with others in socially acceptable ways.

Setting clear expectations and boundaries will also help your child know that you are in control and that they can count on you to provide consistency and structure.

2. Model Self-Regulation

Model self-regulation for your child. Your child will learn how to regulate their emotions and behaviors by watching you.

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Demonstrate how you manage your feelings, practice relaxation techniques, and make mindful decisions.

If your child sees you responding calmly to difficult situations, they are likelier to adopt the same response.

Don’t forget to celebrate the small wins and successes with your child as they learn to self-regulate and manage their behavior.

Let them take control of their success and be their cheerleader when they do.

3. Create a Predictable Routine

Creating a predictable routine can help your child develop self-regulation skills. Routines can provide structure, consistency, and security, which can help your child feel safe and in control.

When creating a routine for your child, it is essential to keep it as consistent as possible.

Try to stick to the same schedule daily or weekly, and make sure your child understands when it is time to transition.

This can help your child anticipate what is coming next and give them the time they need to prepare.

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Make sure to incorporate time for rest and play into the routine and time for completing tasks, such as homework and chores.

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4. Provide Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is the key to helping your child develop self-regulation skills.

Each time your child displays self-regulation behavior, you should provide positive feedback.

This can be verbal encouragement, a smile, or even a hug. You can reward them with something they enjoy, such as a special treat or their favorite toy.

By providing positive reinforcement when your child displays self-regulation skills, you are teaching them that self-regulation behavior is beneficial and will be rewarded.

5. Practice Positive Self-Talk

Encouraging your child to practice positive self-talk is essential to helping them develop self-regulation skills.

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Positive self-talk is speaking in positive and inspiring ways to yourself. It helps to counter negative thoughts and helps to motivate you to make positive changes.

Encourage your child to use positive self-talk like “I can do this” or “I’m going to give it my best effort.”

Remind them that self-talk can be both an internal and external dialogue and should be used to talk themselves through challenging situations.

Conclusion

Helping your child develop self-regulation skills is a significant undertaking that requires time and patience.

It may not be easy, but it will be rewarding.

With consistent effort and the right strategies, you can help your child learn to control their emotions, manage their behavior, and make better decisions.

This will undoubtedly help them succeed not only in school but also in life.

Source

  1. Foothills Academy: How to Support Self-Regulation Difficulties in Children
  2. Child Mind: How Can We Help Kids With Emotional Self-Regulation?
  3. Raising Children: Self-Regulation in Children & Teenagers
  4. Procare Software: How to Promote Self-regulation in Child Development
  5. Nurture and Thrive Blog: The Most Important Life Skill to Teach Children: Self-Regulation
  6. Education: How to Help Children Self-Regulate

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Meryl is a relationship, parenting, yoga, and mental wellness specialist with 13 years of experience in the Bay Area. She has helped countless people improve their relationships and mental health through yoga, meditation, and other holistic methods. She is highly passionate about her work, and strongly believes that a healthy mind and body are essential to a happy life.

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