How to Regulate Yourself When Your Child is Dysregulated

If you’ve ever stood face-to-face with a child in full-blown meltdown mode—screaming, hitting, crying, or shutting down—you know the pressure.Your heart races. Your brain scrambles for the “right” response.And suddenly, you’re the one feeling completely dysregulated.This is one of the hardest truths about parenting—especially in foster care:You can’t support a dysregulated child unless you know how to regulate yourself.And that’s not easy when the moment feels personal, chaotic, or just plain exhausting.Let’s break it down:What regulation actually is (and what it’s not)Why foster parents are more prone to dysregulationReal strategies you can use in the momentWhat to say when you freezeAnd how to recover when it doesn’t go well (because sometimes, it won’t)First 5 Scripts Freebie: https://stan.store/fearless_fosteringFoster Mama Lifeline Community: https://stan.store/fearless_fostering/p/reclaimed-mama-community-pfdw5q2k