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: Teach children that feelings are temporary. Just like clouds, emotions like anger or sadness will eventually pass through.

: View arguments as a chance to teach social skills like repair and empathy, rather than just something to be avoided. Impact of the "Whole-Brain" Approach The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strateg...

: Encourage children to tell the story of a frightening or upsetting event. Putting words to feelings helps the logical left brain process the intense emotions of the right brain. : Teach children that feelings are temporary

: Build the "memory muscle" by asking children about their day and helping them integrate past experiences with their current reality. Impact of the "Whole-Brain" Approach : Encourage children

: Build a child's social brain by emphasizing the importance of "mindsight" in relationships—recognizing one's own feelings while being attuned to others.

: Use tools like the "Wheel of Awareness" to help children focus on the hub of their mind rather than getting lost on the "rim" of intense distractions or emotions.