There are several ways you can help your child who has experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or trauma. Below, you'll find resources and proven methods for supporting children who have been through trauma. It's important to remember that one of the best ways to support your child is to make sure you're in a healthy emotional state yourself. Just like an airplane emergency, adults should secure their oxygen mask before assisting children. Parents and other adults need to be emotionally stable to effectively help children. Additionally, many of the activities you do to take care of yourself can also benefit your child, and you can even do them together. Have you and your family tried any activities from the Stress Busters Wheel?
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Emotional regulation is an essential skill for children to develop, as it forms the foundation for their mental and emotional well-being. When children are unable to regulate their emotions effectively, it can lead to a range of challenges, including difficulty in managing stress, building healthy relationships, and coping with daily life.
Through simple yet impactful activities and techniques, such as mindfulness exercises, deep breathing techniques, and creative expression, children can identify and manage their feelings in healthy ways. These activities not only help children cope with immediate emotional challenges but also equip them with lifelong skills for resilience and self-care. Explore the links below for a variety of activities designed to support children in developing their emotional regulation skills.
This is a list of some wonderful easy ways of helping your child get better control of their emotions.
This is a grounding breathing and 5 senses exercise video you can do with your child that helps them to learn how to regulate their emotions and bring them back to the moment.
Grounding Exercise for Kids and Teens (Indoors) hildren's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life - YouTube
Need ideas for your younger child under the age of 6? There are lots of wonderful parenting ideas available on the First 5 website linked below.
https://www.first5california.com/en-us/articles/finding-calm-9-ways-to-help-your-child-stay-steady/
Deeper dive for regulating techniques: there are a lot of videos you can watch with your child that will teach them about emotions and how to handle them. There are also lots of videos for parenting techniques at the Mind Institute Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@childmindinstitute
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