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HOW DOES A CHILD BECOME CALM

Every child has to learn how to handle his or her own distress.

Initially the parents calm the child.

As they read their child’s cues and see what works, they come up with a set

of soothing strategies that work for their child.

The child begins to mentally process these strategies and gradually takes

over the task of self-calming.

The process of becoming a well-regulated person depends on certain skills.

The child also needs models in the environment for how to become a good

self-calmer.

Here are some methods that help a child become well-regulated:

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