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In the earliest years of life, children can’t regulate their emotions on their own—they rely on the calm presence of a caregiver to help them feel safe and secure. This process is known as co-regulation: the supportive, responsive way adults help infants and toddlers manage big feelings before they can do it alone.
This article from Zero to Three explores how co-regulation begins at birth, offering practical strategies for everyday moments. From holding a crying baby to using a calm tone during a toddler’s meltdown, caregivers can be a child’s emotional anchor. Simple techniques—like sitting close, breathing together, and labeling emotions—help lay the foundation for lifelong emotional resilience.
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