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We all wish it were easier right? Helping children during the middle of a meltdown! What we wouldn't give for a magic wand or on-demand wizard who could help prevent outbursts and help children control their impulses. Well, it's not as easy as waiving a magic wand, but it's also not as hard as it might feel. In fact, our every day actions, questions, and comments can help children become more self-regulated, and to regain a more neutral emotional state after they've had a meltdown. In today’s podcast I explore a simple, but effective way to intentionally teach a “soft skill” like self-regulation, using what we call, Power Packs™.