Modeling Self-Regulation: What Children Learn From Our Reactions

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of modeling self-regulation for children through adult reactions in stressful situations.

In this episode, Steven Foster and Yogi Patel Share a real classroom moment that highlights the power of modeling self-regulation. When a teacher steps away to calm herself rather than react, children witness something many have never experienced—an adult handling frustration with awareness and care. We discuss how creating safe environments, enjoying time with children, and building emotional language through labeling feelings can transform behavior over time. This conversation offers prac...

People in this episode

Host: Yogi Patel

Guest: Steven Foster

Topics covered

• self-regulation
• modeling behavior
• emotional awareness
• classroom management
• parenting strategies

Keywords

• self-regulation
• modeling behavior
• emotional language
• classroom moments
• parenting

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