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  • If you haven't listened yet, go back and listen to the past 2 episodes of this series on going back to the basics of emotional regulation. Today Lauren is giving us strategies for how to up or down regulate on the spot - in the moment that the dysregulation occurs.

    There are hundreds of regulation strategies that you can try yourself or with your kiddos. Lauren is sharing her go-to strategies and providing resources for finding other strategies so that you can find what works for you and your kids.

    If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.

    Favorite Quote

    "Just think in opposites and you'll have good strategies to use."

    Listener Question: Where can I learn more about this?

    Try-at-home tip: Try using taste to regulate the nervous system. Think about using foods that have strong tastes like sourness or bitterness.

    References & Resources:
    Deepak Chopra
    Rangan Chatterji

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 6)Chaos to Calm (Part 5)Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)A Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors Behind

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog

    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

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  • In this second episode of this re-introduction to the Returning To Us series, Lauren walks through how to build and use a calm down quiet space in your home or classroom. In the last episode, Lauren strategies for recognizing and categorizing emotional states - a critical step in emotional regulation.

    Creating a quiet space to facilitate regulation is an easy way to help your kiddos with emotional regulation. This isn't a time out or punishment; it's a safe place where kids can go to focus on how they are feeling internally and employ emotional regulation strategies.

    Lauren provides the steps necessary to setting up a quiet space in your home and teaching your young kids to use it in concert with the regulation strategies and temperature system introduced in past episodes.


    Listener Question: Where do you get all the materials you use to create this?


    Try-at-home tip: Create a mind space for your teens, tweens, and young adults.

    References & Resources:

    What Happened to You?Interview with Oprah and Bruce PerryUnderstanding the Window of ToleranceAaron Alexander's Website

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids

    Podcast:

    Teaching Emotional Regulation to ToddlersThe Brain in the Palm of Your HandHow on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior?

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog

    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

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  • In this new series Lauren is going back to the beginning for some re-introductions. From how she got her start with The Behavior Hub to her current role with the University of Pennsylvania, Lauren walks us through her growth as an expert in the brain and human behaviors.

    She also gives us a re-introduction to the Returning To Us podcast. The goal of the podcast is to give people the information and tools they need to return to a regulated, balanced nervous system state.

    And, with the spirit of getting back to basics in mind, Lauren spends time re-introducing the strategies and tools needed to teach emotional regulation to really young kids.


    Favorite Quote

    "We're human. We have to work through emotions. Not just bypass them."


    Try-at-home tip: Try the turtle squeeze regulation technique.

    References & Resources:

    What Happened to You?Interview with Oprah and Bruce PerryUnderstanding the Window of ToleranceAaron Alexander's Website

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    5 Reasons Behaviors OccurFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids

    Podcast:

    The Brain in the Palm of Your HandBook Review Series, Episode 1Book Study Series: What Happened to You?How on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior?Rest & Digest: Meet the Parasympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Our Sympathetic Nervous System

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog

    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • In the final installment of Lauren's series on books that help kids deal with hard topics, she's sharing 4 more books. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups.

    We want to protect our kids, but to do that, we need to give them the language to explain their experiences. It's good to educate them earlier and young and allow them to feel comfortable expressing themselves in uncomfortable situations. And, as always, Lauren gives some great ideas for how to easily modify these for your younger kiddos.

    Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.

    Does Blake Keep the Secret? (Priest)I Have the Power to Get Out (Zayas)One of a Kind (Dominguez)Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (Sanders)


    Listener Question: How do I know which of these books is appropriate for my child or student? How do I know what to change to make it more appropriate?

    Try-at-home tip: Let your kids lead.


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    Children's EmotionsEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)

    Podcast:

    Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 2)Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 1)Changing the Culture of Child AbuseWhat is Emotional Abuse?A Sequence for Emotional RegulationCommunicating with Kids?: Saying How You Feel

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • In this second installment of Lauren's series on books that help kids deal with hard topics, she's sharing 4 more books. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups.

    Most books on these topics are designed for kids ages 5-12, but they can be modified for younger kids. It can be helpful to introduce the topics early as long as they're introduced in a developmentally appropriate way. Lauren gives some great ideas for how to easily modify these for your younger kiddos.

    Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.

    Mommy Always Comes Back to You (Yeung & Liang)When Sad Scary Things Happen: Coping with Childhood Trauma (Arnold-McEwan)Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger (Cole)See Ya Later Croc-A-Gator (Shelton & Kralia)


    Try-at-home tip: Use water as a tool of regulation with your kids.


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    Children's EmotionsEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)

    Podcast:

    Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 1)Changing the Culture of Child AbuseWhat is Emotional Abuse?A Sequence for Emotional RegulationCommunicating with Kids?: Saying How You Feel

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • This is the first episode of a review series where Lauren introduces children's books that address topics like private parts, abuse, and anxiety. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups. Check them out online for reviews and Lauren will give her opinion of each book.

    Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.

    My Body is Mine (Marnach)God Made All of Me (Holcomb & Holcomb)Somedays He Growled (Ostrowski)


    Try-at-home tip: Read books with your kiddos!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    Children's EmotionsEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)

    Podcast:

    Changing the Culture of Child AbuseWhat is Emotional Abuse?A Sequence for Emotional RegulationCommunicating with Kids?: Saying How You Feel

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Annnnd....she's back! After taking July off to enjoy the summer, Lauren is back with the final installment of emotional regulation strategies. So far Lauren has shared over 30 emotional regulation tools that you can use to build your toolbox. If you missed them, go back and listen to episodes 1-6 so that you can start curating a list of strategies that work for the kids in your life.

    This is now officially the last episode in the regulation series - Lauren couldn't help herself sharing just one last set of regulation tools! In this episode, Lauren shares new regulation strategies that focus on blowing. Some of these may be a little annoying for the adults around, but blowing is a great tool for helping kids regulate their emotions.

    Whistle, kazoo, harmonica, pinwheels, balloons, starfish breathKazooHarmonicaPinwheelsBalloonsStreamersStarfish breathsCotton balls or tissues


    Coming up next week is a new series on using books to help kids learn about and deal with hard things. Tune in next week for the first installment!


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: What if I try these things and nothing is working?

    Try-at-home tip: Using fire exposure as meditation.


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 6)Chaos to Calm (Part 5)Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • For the past 6 weeks, Lauren has shared close to 30 emotional regulation tools that you can use to build your toolbox. If you missed them, go back and listen to episodes 1-5 so that you can start curating a list of strategies that work for the kids in your life.

    This is the last episode before Lauren's summer break. The podcast will be on break for all of July, but Lauren will be back in August with a series on books that help kids learn about and deal with hard topics. So, enjoy your July and we'll be excited to reconnect later this summer!

    In this episode, Lauren shares 5 new regulation strategies that you can use with your kiddos to help prevent emotional dysregulation or to regulate emotions in the moment when they are happening.

    Feather or leaf blowingMountain breathingAlphabet or color breathingClapping games or finger drummingAnimal walk or charadesAnimal breathing


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do I teach my kid these techniques? When I try to teach them, they get more upset.

    Try-at-home tip: Create an accountability group around these tools and implementing them.

    Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 5)Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids (but these can be used with people of any age too!).

    In this episode, Lauren goes through a quick review of the regulation techniques shared in the first 4 parts of this series. She also shares even more regulation tools. Some of these tools are preventative and other are reactive; with a lot of tools in your toolbox, you always have what you need to help kids avoid or deal with difficult feelings.

    CleaningSorting or organizingStorytelling or story writingImaginary playHumming or singingScreaming


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: These are all helpful, but how can I remember to do these things in the moment?

    Try-at-home tip: Take a walk.

    Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 4)Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids (but these can be used with people of any age too!).

    In this episode, Lauren shares 5 more regulation tools that you can use with people of all ages (most of these were developed with kids in mind, but can be easily adapted). Everyone needs a toolbox so that you can use different things depending on the day, feelings, or behaviors happening at the time. Today's techniques are all gamified regulation tools. These are fun ones!

    Simon SaysI Spy Scavenger HuntsYes andPillow PlungeOrigami or Paper Airplanes


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: I'm stressed out and feel very tense. I feel like I'm holding on to all these emotions. What do I do to react to my kids better?

    Try-at-home tip: Water paint.

    Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 3)Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids (but these can be used with people of any age too!).

    In this episode, Lauren shares the first 6 emotional regulation strategies. All of today's approaches are nature and outdoors based which is perfect as we head into these warmer months. When you have a lot of options available, you can try each one and find the techniques that work best for you and your kiddos.

    Get Out in NatureWaterCloud Watch, Moon Watch, Airplane WatchNature-Based ArtFind Art Forms that Feel Like NatureBring Nature Inside


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: I frequently and regularly am losing my cool with my kids. What do I do?

    Try-at-home tip: Use a temperature change to "shock" system into neutral zone.

    Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 2)Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Lauren is back with 5 more regulation strategies that you can try with the kiddos in your life! For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week. In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids.

    In this episode, Lauren re-introduces the categorization system that she uses with young kids to help them identify their emotional states. And then shares the first 5 emotional regulation strategies:

    Acupressure PointsGratitude PracticeValidationWhisper WishFantasy Strategy (with a bit of humor!)


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: What can I do, as the adult, to regulate?

    Try-at-home tip: When energy goes up, go outside!

    Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Chaos to Calm (Part 1)Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Today is the first day of a 6 week series on regulation strategies. For the rest of May and all of June, Lauren is going to share 5 regulation strategies per week! In each episode, Lauren will explain how each strategy works to regulate and then give you specific examples of how you can start using these strategies with young kids.

    In this episode, Lauren re-introduces the categorization system that she uses with young kids to help them identify their emotional states. And then shares the first 5 emotional regulation strategies:

    Tense and releaseBalancingHumorShaking Your Body or DancingBreathwork


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How many regulation tools are enough tools for the toolbox?

    Try-at-home tip: Water exposure! Any exposure to water at all is super-calming and can bring the energy down almost instantly.

    Update: There will be no podcast episodes in July. Lauren is taking a little break during a busy summer month, but will be back in August with an exciting new series!


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    The First Step to Emotional RegulationEmotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors BehindSelf Regulation - First of the 5 Needs Areas

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • We are kicking off a new mini-series on regulation strategies, so we're reviving this episode from 2021 as a way to get you in the right headspace for the next couple of episodes.

    In this episode, Lauren walks us through the 2 strategies for regulation: the Bottom-Up or Top-Down Approach.

    Breaking down the approaches:

    Bottom-up: These strategies are used for the oldest part of your brain: the emotional brain. The Amygdala hijacks your thinking brain and causes a reaction. Activities to offset that reaction include movement, breathing, and touch and are proven to be successful when used “in the moment”.

    Top-Down: These strategies are used with the thinking brain. These options force you to slow down. Regular use makes that part of your brain stronger. When your thinking brain is stronger, it can override the reactive emotional brain. Top-Down activities include mindfulness, meditation, and stretching. Turning these activities into habits keeps you in a balanced, neutral state for longer periods of time. That means fewer breakdowns, less mood swings, and fewer emotional state changes.


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do I provide consistency to a child in multiple settings?

    Try-at-home tip: Gratitude Practice.


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    Emotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up ApproachProgressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationAmygdala: The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain

    Podcast:

    Emotional Regulation with the Top Down or Bottom Up ApproachA Sequence for Emotional RegulationLeave Unwanted Behaviors Behind

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • We're taking a break from our micro-wellness series because the current culture around child abuse has been weighing on Lauren's heart and she didn't want to go another day without talking about it.

    In this episode, Lauren is talking about child abuse and how it can be prevented by teaching our little ones how to talk about their bodies and advocate for themselves. From the definition of what abuse is to sharing resources that you can use with kids as young as 1 or 2 years old, Lauren provides the information and resources you need to feel empowered to talk about this with your kids or other caregivers in your life.


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: What do we do if kids disclose abuse?

    Try-at-home tip: Try taking a regulating breath by expanding out your chest.

    References:
    The Mama Bear Effect
    Sex Ed Rescue
    ACEs Study

    Books:
    Who Has What? All About Girls' Bodies and Boys' Bodies (Robie Harris)
    The Parents Guide to Private Body Parts (Cath Hakanson)
    That's My Willy (Alex Waldron)
    What's Down There? Book About Girls Bodies (Alex Waldron)
    When Sad, Scary Things Happen (Erika Arnold-McEwan)
    Some Days He Growled (N. Kimball Ostrowski)
    Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger (Elizabeth Cole)
    I Have the Power to Get Out
    Does Blake Keep the Secret?
    My Body's Mine
    Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept
    The Amazing You

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    Children's EmotionsEmotional Brain: The Barking DogCommunicating with Kids: Saying How You Feel

    Podcast:

    How Emotional States Impact LearningMental Health Crisis in EducationQuestions and Answers from Listeners

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • The past few episodes have given you 5 minute micro-practices that you can add into your daily schedule to improve your physical and mental health. In this episode, Lauren focuses on how to use these micro-practices and micro-steps to achieve more balance in your life.

    Recently, Lauren has noticed so many people around her are just exhausted. Knowing how to recognize what to change and taking micro-steps to get there can make big changes in how you feel. It is possible to change your behavior patterns and re-wire your brain - you just need to know how to start.

    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: If you have 3 minutes a day to ground, what's the best thing you can do?

    Try-at-home tip: Try the size of your emotions strategy.


    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own CupRest & Digest: The Parasympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: The Sympathetic Nervous System

    Podcast:

    First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 MinutesLow Impact Workout in 5 Minutes or LessHIIT Workout in 5 Minutes or Less7 Things to do to Create a HabitThe Align Method Daily FiveNervous System 101

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

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  • Today we're switching gears for our micro-practices series, we've been focusing on the physical body but today we're going to shift focus to the mind. In this episode Lauren talks about the benefits of meditation and how you can start to add meditation into your daily routines. As someone who struggles with meditation, Lauren shares the tips and tricks she finds helpful to becoming successful at meditation.

    We're giving you this 5 minute habits series as a way to help you move from a survival state to a place where you are thriving. There is no fast way to do this, but adopting micro practices like these will help you to start healing and will move you towards more consistent practices.

    Use the tips for building lasting habits to make these daily practices!

    Make sure to check out the First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout!


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: I absolutely hate to meditate! What else can I do?

    Try-at-home tip: Cleaning your produce - look up the benefits of an ozone machine!

    Resources

    Fives Ives WebsiteInsight TimerCalm AppHeadspace

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own Cup

    Podcast:

    First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 MinutesLow Impact Workout in 5 Minutes or LessHIIT Workout in 5 Minutes or Less7 Things to do to Create a HabitManage Your Stress or It Will Manage YouThe Align Method Daily Five

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

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    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

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  • In today's installment of our micro practices series, we're giving you an opportunity to level up the 5 minute workout routines we've been doing. Lauren is walking us through a high intensity interval (HIIT) workout that will help you improve cardiovascular health with just a couple of exercises per day.

    We're giving you this 5 minute habits series as a way to help you move from a survival state to a place where you are thriving. There is no fast way to do this, but adopting micro practices like these will help you to start healing and will move you towards more consistent practices.

    Use the tips for building lasting habits to make these daily practices!

    Make sure to check out the First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout!


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do I heal my nervous system?

    Try-at-home tip: Temperature Play!

    Resources

    Feel Better in 5 with Ramgen ChatergeeFives Ives WebsiteAaron Alexander

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own Cup

    Podcast:

    First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 Minutes7 Things to do to Create a HabitManage Your Stress or It Will Manage YouThe Align Method Daily Five

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog

    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

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  • In today's installment of our micro practices series, Lauren walks us through a 5 minute low intensity workout. This workout may feel slightly easier than the other workouts we've shared, but these exercises are still extremely beneficial. Plus, they can be easily fit into your day.

    We're giving you this 5 minute habits series as a way to help you move from a survival state to a place where you are thriving. There is no fast way to do this, but adopting micro practices like these will help you to start healing and will move you towards more consistent practices.

    Use the tips for building lasting habits to make these daily practices!

    Make sure to check out the First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout!


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: I have 2s and 3s. How do I teach these toddlers to regulate?

    Try-at-home tip: Give the Easy Peasy Workout a try this week!

    Resources

    Feel Better in 5 with Ramgen ChatergeeFives Ives WebsiteAaron Alexander

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own Cup

    Podcast:

    First episode in the series! The 5-Minute WorkoutRest to Sweat in 5 Minutes7 Things to do to Create a HabitManage Your Stress or It Will Manage YouThe Align Method Daily Five

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog

    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

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  • Today we're continuing our series on workouts that can improve your body in 5 minutes. It is so important to maintain muscular strength as you age. Adding even 5 minutes of strength training to your day can help with mental health, stress reduction, sleep, and improves your long-term health.

    In this episode Lauren shares a 5 minute HIIT workout that anyone can do can add to their daily routine. HIIT workouts can be uncomfortable because they get your heart up quickly, but even 5 minutes of HIIT exercises help to prevent diabetes, decreases visceral fat, and keeps your body strong as you age.

    Use the tips for building lasting habits to make these daily practices!

    Make sure to check out the First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout!


    Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do I respond when I lose it with my kid?

    Try-at-home tip: No tip [again!] today! Just try the Power 5 this week.

    Resources

    Feel Better in 5 with Ramgen ChatergeeFives Ives Website - check out our new project! Aaron Alexander

    Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:

    Blog Post:

    What is self care?How Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationSelf Care: Filling Your Own Cup

    Podcast:

    First episode in the series! The 5-Minute Workout7 Things to do to Create a HabitManage Your Stress or It Will Manage YouThe Align Method Daily Five

    Our Online Courses:

    Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

    Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

    Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog

    Are you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!
    Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.