233. The Hidden Skill Kids Need to Control Their Behaviour
About this episode
Dr. Caroline Buzanko discusses the importance of self-monitoring in helping children manage their emotions and behavior.
Children rarely “choose” big reactions. Most of the time, they simply don’t notice what is happening inside their body until it’s too late. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions , Dr. Caroline Buzanko explains how to teach kids one of the most important emotion regulation skills: self-monitoring . When children learn to recognize early body signals—tight shoulders, a racing heart, frustration rising—they gain the ability to pause and respond differently. That shift changes behaviour at school, improves friendships, and reduces daily power struggles at home. Dr. Caroline walks through practical ways adults can guide children to notice emotional signals, understand what their body is communicating, and choose strategies before reactions escalate. You’ll learn: • Why emotional awareness is the starting point for behaviour change • How “Hulk brain” takes over when kids miss early warning signs • The power of body-clue mapping and emotional awareness activities • How to create simple self-monitoring systems kids will actually use • Ways parents and teachers can reinforce progress without pressure These tools help children move from reacting automatically to responding with…
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