Emotional regulation is more than just maintaining a state of calmness. It requires an awareness of self and the ability to connect with others we trust.

Another part of emotional regulation is being able to sit in our negative emotions, which are a normal part of the human experience. 

If we model that sadness is bad our children will try to avoid it at all costs. If we label our emotions, rather than avoid them, we are better able to face them head on in the future. 

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