Co-Regulation: Stepping in with soothing, responsive interactions to help a person be able to regulate their emotions.   OR Borrowing the ability to attain a regulated state from another person who is emotionally regulated and responsive to our need for assistance.
First – you need to regulate yourself.  

Be aware of own triggers
Find /create your own system of support
Find activities, interests to help you regulate (music, movies, hobbies, exercise)
Find what grounds and anchors you, a source of strength, comfort, and clarity of purpose like personal faith, nature, meditations

Second - let them borrow some of your regulation.  

Be (and remain) present
Reflect back calm and responsiveness  
Hold space

The final step of regulation is to actively teach children how to regulate themselves, giving them tools to use.

Mindfulness
Name It to Tame It  
Creative Expressions of Emotions  
Movement & Rhythm 
Breathing  
Sensory Engagement   
Hunger or Thirst  
Grounding Techniques  
Play  

Resources:
Mona Delahooke https://monadelahooke.com/
Deb Dana https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/
The Whole Brain Child- Dr. Siegel and Dr. Bryson

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