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A 'Calm Down' kit

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Alexis Ralphs
Feb 03, 2025
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A 'Calm Down' kit

Help your child self-regulate with sensory play

How do you soothe your child when she is angry or upset?

A hug and some quiet time always works.

But, as we grow, we have to learn ways to calm ourselves down. There won't always be a friendly adult around to co-regulate, to help us take a few deep breaths and regain our poise.

I created The Play Tools as tech…

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