How kids ‘borrow our calm'

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We're here with our weekly 3 things...

1️⃣ A question from our community

2️⃣ Our actionable tips

3️⃣ A resource from our toolkit

1. The question

“I’ve heard you use the phrase ‘borrow my calm,’ but can you explain what that looks like in real life?”

2. Our answer

This is such an important question! 

Catchphrases like this are so common, but it’s easy to overlook the deeper meaning behind them.

The phrase ‘borrow our calm’ shows how kids really rely on their parents (or caregivers) to help regulate their emotions, especially in moments when they’re feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated.

Our kids' brains are still developing the ability to self-soothe or self-regulate, right? 

They look to us, their trusted adults, for cues on how to navigate their big emotions. 

So when we’re able to remain calm during our kid’s emotional storm, their nervous system can almost “sync-up” with our steady one, gradually helping them find their own calm. 

Essentially, your regulated state becomes the anchor for their stormy emotions.

But, before we can truly reap the full benefits of co-regulation, we have to ensure that we're securely connected to our kids.

How do we do this? 

We dive deeper into this concept of connection… and explore practical strategies to make it work in your home in our webinar…

Building Connections through Co-Regulation: The Role of Parent-Child Connection and Emotional Regulation in Early Childhood. 

We’ll touch on topics like:

• Take Care of Yourself to Take Care of Them
• Be the Calm in Their Storm
• Connection Before Correction
• Play Your Way to Co-Regulation

Interested in watching this webinar for FREE?

3. From our toolkit

You can… starting next Monday, January 27th! 🎉

Have you ever wished you could sit down with the world’s leading parenting experts and ask them your burning questions about raising young kids?

That’s exactly what the Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference offers… access to over 40 world-class experts.

From January 27–31, 2025, they’ll be sharing their best tools and strategies to help you navigate the first three years of your child’s life with confidence and joy. 

That said, our webinar (and much of the other content) can easily apply to kids of all ages!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Ways to help your child feel more independent, confident, and ready for the world.
• Answers about milestones like talking, walking, or toilet learning—so you know what’s next and how to help.
• Tools that make parenting feel lighter, calmer, and more joyful for you.

Sounds like a dream, right? 

And the best part? This event is COMPLETELY FREE, and it’s designed to give parents like you the tools to create a home where your kids can thrive.

Reserve your FREE spot today using this link!

We hope to see you there!

♥️Jenilee & Greg