The Notice and Know TechniqueThe other day, I was thinking about the challenges inherent in raising intense children…and I know full well all that it can entail. I came up with an easy two-step process to keep ourselves grounded and self-regulated, first, so we can have a better chance to help our kids do the same!Click image above to see this on Instagram, Step One: NoticeStep One: We need to notice how we are feeling. It’s helpful to take stock of what our own nervous systems are are doing…and the first line of defense is always to calm ourselves first! See our reel on this topic on Instagram.Step Two: KnowStep Two: Know that our children are not out to get us…they are out to get our help!That’s it. These are the first steps towards helping our children get back to calm. It all starts with us. Join the Kidlutions FamilyUntil next time,Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! You can also find her @thetenacioustherapist on Instagram, where she helps other therapists create a life they love. She’d love to see your smiling face there! Affiliate links may be used in this post. Please see our full disclaimer, located at the top of our page for more information.