How Emotional Regulation is Like Bike Riding
<p>Think of teaching regulation skills like teaching children to ride a bicycle. We don’t just put a kid on a bike and expect them to figure it out for themselves.</p>
<p>First, we might teach them how to balance and explain the mechanics of keeping the bike upright. Next, we might hold on to the back of the bike as they practice pedalling and work on finding their balance.</p>
<p>After lots of practice with a lot of adult support and coaching (and possibly many falls, scrapes, and bruises), involving lots of patience, help, and encouragement with a trusted adult right by their side…</p>
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