Regulation Revolution

Join Amy and Barry in a deep dive into classroom dynamics as they explore the intricacies of regulation and co-regulation. Discover how teachers navigate their own regulation alongside the needs of their students' 30 unique nervous systems. From strategies for maintaining a balanced classroom environment to the impact of emergency drills on student anxiety and regulation, this episode sheds light on the challenges and strategies of being the main co-regulator in the room. 

How do I do relationship with a teenager, when it doesn't work the same way it did as a kid? Join us in talking about regulation in the teen and young adult years - and how do we survive this time period as adults in relationship with young people during this tumultuous period. We all think the teens are going through the growth spurt but this is an extremely difficult time period for many parents as well. Amy often says "give me a dirty diaper any day - much easier than this transition to adulthood thing!"

Join Amy and Barry in an insightful discussion about emotion regulation in school-age children. In this episode, we explore what regulation and dysregulation look like in kids aged 3-12, as they navigate preschool, elementary, and middle school years. Discover what children need from adults during this critical developmental stage and explore common triggers that challenge adult regulation. Share your examples of signs of dysregulation and gain valuable insights into supporting children's emotional well-being.

So what is co-regulation? Who do we co-regulate with? How does it impact a child's development - our relationships? Co-regulation is a lot about how our nervous system is talking with another nervous system - maybe our partner, a friend, a pet - or it could be with the rhythm of a song - or the sounds of the ocean or nature. The more co-regulation we receive growing up - the better our self-regulation tends to be. Check it out - let us know your thoughts - what do you want to hear more about? If you prefer video - want to see who's doing all this talking - check out and subscribe to our youtube channel in addition to following us on your favorite podcast app!

**This is a new corrected audio file - the original upload was cut short - we apologize." We continue discussion on co-regulation and how we support children's emotional regulation abilities which serve as a foundation for achieving success in areas like relationships, work and happiness - which is usually the #1 goal we have for children! Let us know your thoughts - what would you like to hear more about? We want to help everyone be OK even when things are not OK! If you enjoy video versions, want to see who's talking etc visit our youtube page for the video version of this podcast!

This is a corrected file - we apologize the first upload of this episode the file was cut short by 11 minutes - so if you listened before and want to try it again - it's all here this time! We are discussing children being born into generation Alpha and Beta recently or coming up and how we as parents and caregivers and other adults influencing the emotional development of children can best support that important - early foundation!

Part 2 - a continuation of looking at the impact caregivers can have on setting up their infants and young children for success in regulating their world.

Let's start in the beginning - regulation is born before the baby! Did you know babies are born with full grown Tigers? Want to know more about how regulation is started - how we set a good foundation for children to have good emotion regulation? Listen to this episode and then go on to part 2 - They've Arrived - to hear more about after babies are born. PS - the quote at the beginning of this episode is from Marion I van den Heuvel (2022) we failed to give her name - so sorry Marion - thank you for your research on babies!

Join us for Regulation Revolution, a podcast that focuses on the importance of emotional regulation in all aspects of life. Our mission is to empower our listeners to recognize dysregulation, build emotional intelligence, and lead a fulfilling life. Through our podcasts, you'll gain insight into the science of emotional regulation, learn techniques for recognizing dysregulation in yourself and others and receive tools for co-regulation. Tune in and join us on this exciting journey!