The Power of Co-Regulation – Supporting Kids Through Emotional Ups and Downs

10/11/2025 13 min Temporada 4 Episodio 44
The Power of Co-Regulation – Supporting Kids Through Emotional Ups and Downs

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💛 Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Parent Thing, Tarryn Bovia dives deep into one of the most transformative tools in parenting — co-regulation.Discover how your calm nervous system becomes your child’s emotional anchor and how your presence teaches them safety, trust, and resilience. Learn practical tools to help your kids move through emotional ups and downs while you stay grounded, connected, and confident.Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or anything in between, this episode will help you understand the neuroscience of emotional connection — and how your body’s calm can literally change your child’s brain.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat co-regulation really means — and why it’s more powerful than disciplineHow your stress response affects your child’s behaviorThe neuroscience behind nervous system safety and emotional developmentPractical co-regulation tools you can use during meltdowns or transitionsHow to model emotional regulation and create family rituals of calmWhy healing your own nervous system is the first step to supporting your child’s🌿 Tarryn’s Key TakeawayYour calm is your child’s safety. When you regulate your own nervous system, you teach your child — not through words, but through presence — that big feelings are safe, love is steady, and connection is stronger than chaos.🛠️ Resources MentionedFree Downloadable: https://linktr.ee/theparentthingLearn more about Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching for Parents at theparentthing.comConnect with Tarryn on Instagram and TikTok: @theparentthing💬 Connect + ShareIf this episode inspired you, share it with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who needs a reminder that they’re not alone in the hard moments.Tag @theparentthing and use the hashtag #TheParentThingPodcast — we love seeing your takeaways and hearing your stories!Don’t forget to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — your reviews help more parents find the tools and hope they need.

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