Psychologist John Gottman found parents fall into two patterns: emotion coaching or emotion dismissing. Here's the real difference, and how it shapes your child.

Understanding the Polyvagal Theory provides parents with powerful insights into how their child’s nervous system responds to stress and safety. By using coregulation—modeling calmness, validating emotions, and offering soothing interactions—parents can help their anxious child feel secure and foster emotional regulation and resilience.