25 Things to Say Instead of “Calm Down”
Short phrases for meltdowns that help a child settle, sorted by age.
- 25 phrases for toddlers, school-age kids and teens
- What each phrase does and why
- A fridge-sized printable version
Tired parents look for help at 2am and in the five minutes after school drop-off, not during office hours. These turn the advice you give in posts and sessions into things they can use that same day, from a free list of calm-down phrases to a small group for parents of teens.
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Short phrases for meltdowns that help a child settle, sorted by age.
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