Active calming is an essential life skill, the key to the Power of Perception and the prerequisite for self-regulation. The four core calming activities used in Conscious Discipline are S.T.A.R., Balloon, Pretzel and Drain.
Shubert’s mom and dad incorporate these calming techniques into their daily activities. They’ve also placed printouts of the free downloadable poster from the Free Resources Toolkit as helpful reminders throughout the home. The more we model, teach, post and practice these techniques with children, the more easily they will be able to access them during times of distress.
