Staying calm when our child's emotions are running high.
Jun 20, 2025In this week’s video blog, I’m talking about something all parents struggle with at some point—staying calm when your child is in full fight, flight, or freeze mode.
You’ll learn:
- Why it’s so easy to "catch" your child’s anxiety (hello mirror neurons!)
- Why reacting in the heat of the moment often makes things worse.
- A simple grounding techniques you can use to calm your own nervous system.
- Powerful phrases to keep yourself steady when emotions are high
The truth is: your calm helps their calm.
Watch the video for tips you can use on even the trickiest mornings.
If you’re not always sure what to say or do when your child goes into fight, flight, or freeze before school, you’re not alone. I’ve created a free guide that walks you through simple, practical steps to help bring your child back to calm. You can download it here and keep it handy for those tricky mornings.
Nicky Odgers
