Self-regulation is the ability to manage your emotions and behaviour within the demands of any situation. It includes being able to resist highly emotional reactions. to calm yourself down when you get upset and adjust to changes in expectations.

Children find transitions between situations extremely difficult and one method of managing situations such as these is to have a list of methods and strategies to help your child cope when things get too much.

This chart helps you and your child work together when situations become too difficult to allow them to rely upon these strategies and independently work through moments when emotional regulation and distress are prevalent.

To use this resource effectively, parents must first walk through how this resource will be used within the household and provide an opportunity for students and children to use it when situations become overwhelming for them. This will build independence and confidence in your child.