Cottage News June 2025

WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY the 4th of JULY

Food For Thought:

I did not write this but thought it was profound: Teaching kids how to regulate their emotions is crime prevention. It’s addiction prevention. It’s suicide prevention. It’s generational healing. It’s how we stop raging adults who explode, implode, or shut down at the first sign of discomfort. Emotional regulation is not just a soft skill. It is survival. It is the foundation of a society where people can disagree without dehumanizing each other, where accountability is not seen as an attack, and where conflict doesn’t always have to mean violence. You want a better world? Start with emotional education.

So how do you help your kids regulate their emotions? Starts by helping them identify and name their feelings. Model healthy emotional responses, and teach them calming techniques and good communication skills. Role modeling is going to be one of your best techniques. Talk to them. Share your feelings and why you are feeling that way. “I’m sad because I’m late for work”…Then tell them how you can resolve that in a positive way. “This is what I can do to make it better. I can call my friends at work to tell them I’m late. Tomorrow we can get up earlier I can be on time” and then teach them to look at their feelings and problems in the same light There’s always a solution.

Dance: June 5 & June 19

Themes: Gardening, creative art, baking, Father’s day, nutrition

Show and Tell: ONE SMALL TOY - and toys that invite constructive play with other kids, if possible.

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