Yesterday at the grocery store, I watched a 5-year-old begin to get upset about not getting candy. Instead of a meltdown, she took a deep breath and said, “I’m feeling disappointed, but I understand.” The mom next to me whispered, “How did you do that?” Here’s the truth: Kids who remain calm during big emotions have parents who taught them these 6 emotional regulation strategies: Name emotions before they erupt “I can see your body getting tight. Are you feeling frustrated?” Help them recognize